after the instant sold-out of their first 12-, light touches records is back with three new hot tunes: -get up!- is a midtempo intense stomp with extended acidic guitar solo, a well tested secret weapon to make your dancefloor sweat. on b side -let s do it- delivers an uptempo disco number with uplifting vocals and arrangements. closing the b side, -around- is a moody soulful tune that morphs into a relentless hypnotic groove in the second part. for the most demanding djs out there. all tracks have been carefully edited without overdubs, in order to bring the spirit of classic disco manipulators to today s dancefloors! light touches records is devoted to shed a new light to hot rarities, unknown grooves as well as forgotten classics.

returning to giallo after the as-played-by-helena-hauff et al split black gloves ii , bogdan draži&#263,,,, is back with four trax on black wax . three new blisteringly blown out grained to fuck voodoo bangers plus a remix from the mighty dmitry distant. haunted organs, lost jungle tribes, hot cannibal nights... all documented under piles of dirt and ancient spells. not to be missed!

sleazy disco piece with well known disco themes .... the revenge of music sounds better lady ... pimp of the year . tip!

this wonderful, balearic tinged disco rarity is getting the official reissue treatment finally! nicolette larsons lotta love has long been a sought after jam, with the promo only 12inch version changing hands for big dough! mixed by the legendary florida born and nyc dwelling mixer and dj extraordinaire jim burgess, this one straddles that gorgeous line of being a bit rock (neil young wrote the track) and totally disco in all the right ways. a truly sweet slice of music here backed with a nice cover of sam cooke s classic standard you send me . often bootlegged, there s been some shoddy facsimiles kicking around over the years this high quality, official, 100% legit reissue has been lovingly remastered by above board distribution in conjunction with warner brothers from the master tapes. what more can you ask for? this 2018 repress is a reproduction of the 1978 wb promo only 12inch complete with warner brothers artwork. essential business.

chuck cissel, from tulsa, oklahoma, recoded just two albums in 1979 and 1982 respectively, both for arista at the time and reissued together on cd by expansion in 2014. he is best known in disco circles for ‘cisselin’ hot’, but over the last two decades has become renonwned for “don’t tell me you’re sorry” in northern and crossover soul circles. today it is his most sought after record, orignal copies worth £150. the track is also written about in richard searling’s new book “putting the record straight”.

remastered reissue of a 1985 disco classic.

when the one o ones originally released radio cosmo disco back in 1977 it was confined to 7inch, which is no place for such majestic cosmic groove exploration. now best records are continuing their quest to repress every hidden gem of italian dance music and beyond, and they re doing radio cosmo 101 the right way. the full disco version of the track gets to stretch out on a full 12inch side, and does so in a dreamy haze of feel good funk. you can still hear the radio edit on the flip, and the original instrumental jam is included for those who want to drift away on those sumptuous tones of the backing track.

official mr bongo reissue. replica original cover artwork. recorded in 1978, this is a latter-period gem from the larger than life legend, combining the glitz and glamour of disco’s heyday with maia’s raw funk and soul roots. for “disco club”, maia left his usual band and went into the legendary estudios level with an ensemble of rio’s finest including paulinha braga on drums, jamil joanes on bass, robson jorge on clarinet, hyldon de souza on guitar, sidinho on percussion, trombonists edmundo maciel and darcy seixas, and juarez assis on tenor sax. arranger and keyboardist lincoln olivetti was a crucial presence during these sessions – he added the all-important string flourish and brassy joy to the uptempo tracks, leaving maia enough room to express himself.

excellent groovin disco infected house / deep house

hotmood’s second release on his own imprint with partner tug boatmen solidifying the chicago/mexico partnership that gave us the first 6 hotmoods. volume 6 sold out quick but luckily volume 7 picks up right where the guadalajaran god of groove left off. 4 cuts of deep loungey disco/funk.

thatmanmonkz turns up the winter time heat with 4 slices sure to toast all the buns.

for the newest release on disco halal and his solo debut on his own label, moscoman has shared one of his personal weapons with the world. the disco halal boss explains: you need to know where you came from to know where youre going. for my first original ep on disco halal, its time to go back to the middle eastern roots of the label. its a special track that has been the ace up my sleeve on countless dance floors across the globe. accompanied by my fellow travellers simple symmetry on remix duties, im proud to release this two sided work. a patented dance floor scorcher, ‘i ran, sees middle-eastern vocals thread their way through a lofty percussive blend, simmering up a psychedelic energy which will be turning dance-floors upside down for times to come. on the flip, trusty disco halal comrades simple symmetry, the duo responsible for ‘voodoo your ex, one of 2017s most rinsed anthems, spin ‘i ran into a chugging guitar anthem, all in cinematic twist and turns.

a 1986 disco classic from the o’jays back on wax!

kalabrese sagt: hört sich wie ein versteckter talking heads track an! ja, irgendwie schon. 80er leftfield pop mit der nuance einer modernen disco-produktion und einer dafür großartigen auswahl an remixern: the juan maclean, daniele baldelli & dj rocca, michael reinboth die wissen, wie man so einen track schmooven lässt.

plantae, russia s young shining star steps up for heko records.

70s disco slammer

following the release of his first twelve inches in 2016, andy fox is back with another exciting maxi-ep. a rich and diverse palette of 7 tracks occupies the record, touching on italo disco, some sparks of bass driven synthwave and the late 80s house sound. ritmo! is full of melodies, injecting beats and energy that create an addictive drive and momentum. the record is featuring an impressive list of artists as vocal collaboration as well, leading to an expressive journey that evolves throughout its infectious grooves and powerful 4/4s. it’s the dynamic and propulsive power sparked by the 80s sounds that makes ritmo! an album you would want in your collection, or on your decks while playing at the club.

after a quiet year, the obscure duo g&d has found the right way together for the new g&d 02. the new vinyl ep is a juice of disco, boogie and cosmic sounds. four killer tracks of different shades of genres. supported by red greg, sadar bahar, lee collins, ge-ology, volcov, twice, daniele baldelli, joe davis, mark grusanne, ltj xperience, the grasso brothers.

dudi004 is this wonderful 9 track record (4 remixes + 5 originals) by aporia. the singer with the angel-like voice and the marvelous synthesizer melodies from new zealand. lean back and dive into wonderland. these tracks are smooth like baby skin. trippy synths and balearic gentleness or as aporia describes it supernatural, synthetic, tropical rock n roll. furthermore, we include 4 fantastique remixes by lits801, aussteiger, cosmic palms and s&w.

tengrams are brothers alessandro and davide, who collectively have a deep and long understanding of dance music. davide is a co-founder of n.o.i.a, one of italy s first electronic live acts to perform and record with drum machines and synthesizers as early as 1978. he was also behind seminal italo outfit klein + m.b.o and proto house hit dirty talk. since then they have released under an array of aliases, have clocked up numerous club hits and this new project brings them back to their electronic roots, with influences like sci-fi movies and old school electro and italo looming large. -devious- is a very breezy and energetic track with a rolling arpeggio and rich keyboards section over a simply but groovy tr-808 pattern. classical italo space disco sound updated to nowadays. -translucent- sounds like a dreamy electro-ballad heavily influenced by kraftwerk. -pop song- keeps the same 80 s electro vibes with simple, wistful melodies and a great funk bass line. -disco dub- is a pretty damn cool early eighties electronica, with a great pumping -robo-funk- linndrum!

it is with great pleasure that we at giallo disco invite the one and only danny wolfers aka legowelt aka the maestro franz falckenhaus to our prestigious ranks. the obscure, previously cdr only side project franz falckenhaus has stood out for many of us as one of mr wolfer s most accomplished works. full on vhs grained cold war paranoia. like if fulci directed a bond movie starring udo keir and edwige fenech. shades of fabio frizzi, minimal synth and aphex twin, all combine for this cinematic masterpiece. culled from the three cds originally released on strange life records, it is with immense pride that we provide this collection for the first time on vinyl, lovingly remastered with exceptional new art by the one and only eric a. lee.

the inimitable cc:disco! has partnered with hyped underground label soothsayer to curate the first in a collaborative series of compilations entitled first light. soothsayer presents first light: volume 1 compiled by cc:disco! is due for release in february 2018 on vinyl

malmö s own sune fills in for better listen s tenth release, continuing a run of sweet scandinavian finds for the label. the butter love ep is a true reflection of the crime city man s sound jovial, dusty disco and soul samples adorned by heady drum machine programming.

amsterdam-based duo dj windows xp provide the next ep for live ones, serving up apple infused, sample driven rhythms that ll pop cherries you never knew you had. the pair have previously offered provoking selections on dj haus imprint e-beamz and the amsterdam based who s susan to high acclaim. the biggest contradiction is that none of their music is actually produced on a windows computer - and quite rightly so. what will come next from the duo depends entirely on whether they finally decide to perform that software update.
12 inch vinyl manila sleeve + hand stamp

für diesen africa seven trip machen wir eine reise nach 1979. funky disco music war ekos dritte lp. es ist mit dem sound, den die bei africa seven haben, verbunden, und nach so vielen jahren haben sie eko endlich in kamerun gefunden und ihn davon überzeugt, dass eine neuauflage definitiv notwendig ist. die lp eröffnet mit dem hellen und erhebenden disco-swing-juwel und titeltrack funky disco music-. punchy hörner, afro-rhythmen und vicky edimo s funky bass treiben diesen groover an, bevor sich das album in die jazz-funk-disco-hymne ndolo embe mulemadolo vertieft. in anlehnung an das zeitalter paris 1979 une chanson sans paroles ist ein französischer power-pop-tune der auf afro swing trifft.

following on from the runaway success of le-edits number 1, dimitri eases us into 2018 with style and grace by presenting us with another fine set of reworkings from deep within the vaults. in this era of cheap and nasty bootlegs, badly looped breakdowns and bedroom producers butchering the classics with no soul or quality control it was time for a change, an antidote. le-edits is exactly that, a platform for dimitri to express his appreciation of this most influential musical artform in the best way possible - utilising the master tapes, pressing onto virgin vinyl, taking extra care with the label aesthetics and everything else in-between. what you hold in your hands is a labour of love, a journey! once the needle hits the groove and you re immersed in the music it will all make sense, you will feel the force of the chic in the music!

nanni and francois le roy are both accomplished producers and djs in their own right. together as ruff stuff they make extremely well produced tracks that always have one thing in common – making dancefloors go crazy. after starting their own vinyl-only imprint (ruff stuff music) with four fully sold out releases, we are excited to get four banging disco house heaters that work equally well as dj tools and at a house party.
implementing their knowledge gained as hard-core clubbers throughout the 90s, nanny and francois make tracks that they know will evoke strong reactions from the dance floor. this release is equal parts thumping, driving, peak-time house and bright and beautiful disco bangers with a bit of italo flare! with its beautifully worked afro samples mixed perfectly with techno-infused house drums and hats, “kiss of death” is set to be huge on dancefloors from the clubs in berlin and london to the open fields of dekmantel and dimensions.

great early 1979 disco funk by al hudson. time for some roller skate disco parties!!!

the next moton release comprises of three tracks carefully selected by love vinyls jake holloway. jake co-owns the second hand department in the store with the mighty zaf. he also is a graphic designer working for one of the world s most prestigious labels barely breaking even/bbe jake djs in around london with regular sets at brilliant corners, spiritland, servant jazz quarters and will be playing at the southern soul festival this summer in montenegro. when label bosses dave jarvis and diesel asked jake to choose the tracks for the release he soon got to work and come up with these three under the radar gems.. morning shunt is a ferocious afro/disco/reggae uptempo dancefloor bomb, hailing from london this fantastic genre crossing tune was ripe for an edit. jaques theme is another off-radar carib-disco banger which will appeal to both the disco and balearic heads. the bandit with it s tuff breaks and spanish guitar will also appeal to the balearic fraternity as well as the b-boys. so three tracks, all of which fall into differing genres making this a very different and varied sounding release!

the amazon club is back on voodoo gold records with a 10 track release. loaded with their signature, hazy tropical funk and disco rhythms, this follow-up from their last years debut will take you back on a trip to the sultry hideout of our worlds greatest paradise.

they say that good things come in threes… it must be true and favorite recordings also proudly presents the third edition of its acclaimed french disco boogie sounds compilation series. like on prior volumes, the complete tracklist is selected by label head honcho, charles maurice (aka pascal rioux), who’s unearthed 13 more forgotten and hidden tracks, all produced whether in france, in french, or by french artists between 1977 and 1987. with most of these titles now very hard to find in their original edition and unknown by many, this compilation should be a must have for any disco-boogie-funk music lover and collector. fully remastered from originals at the carvery cut (uk), french disco boogie sounds vol.3 (1977-1987, selected by charles maurice) is presented by favorite recordings in a gatefold vinyl double lp

12 disco-rumba-flamenco-boogie bombs, a time machine to the spanish boites and discotheques of the late 70s . the disco music, philadelphia sound and salsoul fever were also present in the rumba-pop and flamenco-funk scene of spain in the late ‘70s / early ‘80s. producers, sound engineers and studio musicians collaborated closely with flamenco / rumba singers and bands. among others, the production / studio work that genius josep llobell did for the belter label in barcelona is highlighted

an essential 2 x 12- overview of some of the legendary frankie knuckles trax classics.
what else needs to be said? one of the godfathers of our scene, a true classic himself, frankie behind the wheels or behind the boards was simply top shelf all the way down the line. a real original whose influence and touch can still be felt today. his releases on trax at the time were the hottest things ever and they still resonate on the dancefloor today with equal measure. featured here are some of the best tracks fusing frankie s love of disco, euro-pop, italo and more produced in his initial mid to late 80 s golden period. cuts like baby wants to ride , bad boy and more, featuring the unmistakable vocal talents of the equally legendary jamie principle. it s all here. the perfect starting point for those who have recently discovered the man and his body of work, or equally as stimulating for those who wish to have some classics in their collection. each track is a classic, each one stands up today and effortlessly rocks the club. remastered in conjunction with trax, repressed from the finest audio sources available. often imitated, never replicated!

slamming disco / boogie ... remaster

whiskey disco small batch 5 welcomes the long-awaited appearance by the man sitting in whiskey towers, sleazy mcqueen. this three-tracker perfectly encapsulates the label boss unique take on housey disco. from the boogie-heavy pretty baby, a late night chugger which has seen an earlier version released on house of disco to the party starting leftfield antics of smq s old band, tres gueros and rounding out with the smq dub of berliner snax recent album, out now.

brooklyn’s dither down records presents galaxians debut long player let the rhythm in, available now on limited edition double gatefold heavyweight vinyl and download. firmly rooted in the club culture and dance lineage of their hometown leeds, ltri s eight tracks bristle and pulse with the same energy that the band s live performances have become well know for. the album s soulful, muscular sound resonates with a raw playfulness, and with the addition of singer emma mason in 2016 the band have forged a path to a sound steeped in the tradition of new york disco and boogie heavyweights such as inner life, gwen guthrie, and producer/writer leroy burgess.

mondo groove celebrates italo-disco in fine style delighting us with the most important tunes from the legendary phantom records a ride deep into the world of the label that has not only produced renowned music, but has been acknowledged as a serious influence on modern disco sounds. emerging in the late 70s to early 80s, italo bridged the gap between disco and house, and was a staple of seminal chicago djs like frankie knuckles (who pioneered many of the drum machines and synths that are still in use today). i-robots, a true connoisseur of the genre, hailing from the piedmont area of italy, curated and carefully selected the tracks on this compilation. this eleven track collection features originals and rarities, officially repressed here for the first time, and 2 tracks re-edited by i-robots. the lp comes with the original phantom records logo on the front, scans of original 7-inch and lps covers, as well as photos of the era on the back.

the first and only licensed reissue of this rare 1979 two disc set rescued from obscurity by chris veltri (groove merchant records, sf) back in 2004. few have heard it till now. t.j. recorded these four tracks in the south bay, solo-style after stints in bay area bands the mysterious minds and dawn & the sunsets. this release contains two 12 inch discs with four side-long tracks housed in a beautiful 70s style matte tip-on gatefold jacket. disc one plays at 33 1/3 rpm and disc two at 45 rpm. a download card is included.

limited edition of 200 numbered copies, vinyl only release.
rare brazilian song from legendary azymuth inspired gigi during his journey in sao paulo in 2013 circa getting deeper with live shaker and drums. marsupials kicked out an eagle with more groove from their fold to spread her wings and fly, inspired by the original song like an eagle of dennis parker.

phonk d debuts on ndyd records with his latest baby, the disco goodies which contain four stellar tracks, each one with a unique twist and made within the last three years. like wine these creations got better with time. from the smoothly rolling darlin playa to the more dreamy pink champagne, the german veteran-producer excels in many ways when it comes to funky and discoish sampling. the intensity doesnt stop on ‘paradise voyage and the fat-paced ‘maintain is truly maintaining the highest level possible in terms of dance-floor-filling sounds. ‘disco goodies are packed with highlights and sounds that that are going to stick to your memory like kids to cotton candy. ndyd german record label launched in 2014. founded by kris santiago to serve the purpose of promoting and releasing disco and house music.

ltd disco classic

2020 repress .. the legendary dimitri from tokyo wields his blade on two disco classics and re-ignites them for the dance floor in his trade mark hi fidelity style. the results are to be expected 100% dance floor dynamite! enjoy the music!

2018 repress .. disco deviance welcome new kid on the block love drop to the imprint and he delivers two absolutely stomping disco reworks that pay homage to the raw cut up n paste style of glorious disco days gone by. employing equal amounts of jack and disco they are both guaranteed to relight your dance floor in the style of better know editors like rahaan and frank booker. and demonstrating a real ear for how to use the blade to work the groove love drop announces his arrival in convincing style. enjoy the music!

danny krivit has been holding this edit release for a special occasion. now, his secret garage classic is revealed. remastered specifically for vinyl and sound quality, tested and approved by danny with shorty’s award winning sbs system in ny. this is another dancefloor hit which danny has been playing for a long time, people keep asking him -what is it?- you can get it now on vinyl only! joey took out the vocal and turned it into a instrumental disco track. it makes you dance from the beginning and keeps building till dancers lose their minds!!

just in time for the season, seaside maestro jean claude gavri returns with this long awaited 3rd instalment of the seaside edits series. both tracks on side a are top notch 117 afro disco floor fillers by disco tech & lillo carillo. on the flip, the man himself label owner jcg is giving us a sneak peek inside his vinyl vault with off broadway, a balearic afro synth heaven, for these very lucky few that earned their ticket to the deeper zones of your collection.

wow! super dynamische synthie getriebene nummer, wächst mit jedem play. „desert“ hat es nicht minder in sich: slo-mo disco für die nacht ohne ende. enzo elia vom gabba sound system wie vom anderen stern. das artwork wurde, wie bei allen compost disco 12”s – von benjamin röder (charlie, spectacle) design

kosmoramadisco vol. 1 is the first of a series of compilations that kosmoramadisco label wants to release from this year to the near future. the vol. 1 shows a sampler of few of the first tracks produced by different electronic artists. the label presents a wide range of electronic styles all with a spaceship common ground, from italo to dark disco and slow mo all wrapped in club dancing format.

clandestine welcomes dark horse disco with tasty disco tunes