Could go on forever if i had the time, but as not i’ll point you in the right directions:

Archives with audio clips:

http://www.backtotheoldskool.co.uk/rave_history_index.htm

http://www.hardcorewillneverdie.com/archive.html

And of course the definitive forum for all things old skool:

http://www.backtotheoldskool.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php

You will also find discogs of great help:

http://www.discogs.com/home

And wicked music stores to get you started:

http://www.discogs.com/home
http://www.musicstack.com/

Plus all things Ebay:

http://music.listings.ebay.co.uk/Dance_Hardcore-Rave_W0QQfclZ3QQfromZR11QQsacatZ58641QQsocmdZListingItemList (hardcore section)

http://music.listings.ebay.co.uk/Dance_Old-Skool_W0QQdfspZ32QQfclZ3QQfromZR11QQsacatZ98913QQsocmdZListingItemList (old skool section)

Knock yourself out dude! (God i’m feeling nice today.)

raaa raaa