Tomorrowland 2012 Volume 2 – Official Double CD Compilation

Released in the summer of 2012, this official Tomorrowland double-CD compilation captures the sound of Tomorrowland during one of the defining years in the festival’s early international growth. More specifically, the edition shown here is Tomorrowland 2012 Volume 2, released in Belgium through ID&T / EMI with catalogue number 9149062 and barcode 5099991490629. Contemporary discographic records date the Belgian release to 27 July 2012, the opening day of Tomorrowland 2012.

The set is divided into two different listening experiences. CD1 was compiled and mixed by Tomorrowland resident Yves V and contains a continuous 23-track festival-style mix. CD2 was compiled by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and presents 13 tracks in unmixed form.

Among the artists featured are some of the biggest names in electronic music of the period, including David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Steve Aoki, deadmau5, Otto Knows, NERVO, Laidback Luke, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Yves V. Tracks include Greyhound by Swedish House Mafia, Million Voices by Otto Knows, The Alphabeat by David Guetta, Atom by Nari & Milani and the Yves V vs. Wolfpack remix of Momentum.

Key details

• Edition: Tomorrowland 2012 Volume 2
• Format: 2 × CD
• Release date in Belgium: 27 July 2012
• Label: ID&T / EMI
• Catalogue number: 9149062
• EAN / barcode: 5099991490629
• CD1: 23 tracks, compiled and mixed by Yves V
• CD2: 13-track unmixed CD, compiled by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
• Artwork: credited on the original packaging to P. Moerland
• Extra: the front cover explicitly states “Includes Tomorrowland Posterfold”
• Copyright: © 2012 EMI Music Belgium, a Capitol Music label

The packaging

The physical edition is particularly interesting from a collector’s perspective. As visible in the original example shown here, it uses an illustrated fold-out package rather than a simple standard jewel-case presentation. The artwork extends across the interior and depicts the colourful fantasy landscape associated with Tomorrowland at the time. The two CDs are housed within the folding construction, while the package also incorporates the advertised Tomorrowland posterfold.

The front prominently carries the classic Tomorrowland butterfly-and-eye emblem and the slogan “Yesterday is History, Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is Mystery.” Its fantasy landscape, monumental structures and dreamlike scenery make the release a small physical snapshot of Tomorrowland’s visual identity before the festival's later theme-specific collector editions became increasingly elaborate.