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Elephant Song Coloured Vinyl

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Miss D used to work as a model in New York. That she ended up in Vienna was sheer coincidence. That she became a recording artist was never planned, either. She moved to the Austrian capital with a well-known commercial producer in the mid-1980s, and soon she found herself recording TV ads for ice cream manufacturers.
One day in the recording studio, someone had the brilliant idea of making a proper record with her. The outcome was the highly sought-after disco oddity "Moving", most copies of which were destroyed due to a lack of commercial success.
Now getting a second chance, "Moving" is as strong as Austrian disco productions from that era come: slow, bouncy, full of personality and consistently surprising. So, three cheers to coincidences and random ideas in recording studios. This is a most memorable 7".

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Mac Jr.

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (ZYX)

The Crusaders = The Crusaders

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of this italo disco rarity from 1984 with Flemming Dalum & F. Ricci remixes.

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Street Life = ストリート・ライフ

LP | 1979 | JP | Original (MCA)

LP | 1977 | JP | Original (Polydor)

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing with Obi.

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Gloria Gaynor

Glorious

LP | 1984 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

Release: 1977 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Japanese pressing with OBI and insert. Cover with seam split on bottom spine

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Gloria Gaynor

I Am Gloria Gaynor

LP | 1987 | JP | Original (London)

Release: 1984 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Japanese pressing with OBI and insert. Copy close to VG+

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Bananarama

Wow!

Release: 1987 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

The Nm Band

She Wants

Only One Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The long awaited official reissue of ‘She Wants’, one of the first UK Street Soul singles originally released in 1985 by The NM Band.

The NM Band was an alias for UK Lovers Rock band Natural Mystic, responsible for a number of hits in the late 70’s and early 80’s most notably ‘Runaway Love’ and ‘Groove Rocking’. They released a string of acclaimed reggae LPs and toured extensively throughout the UK, but by 1985 wanted to try something away from their trademark roots reggae sound. Influenced by the availability of affordable hardware the band set about fusing Reggae and Soul using an Akai Drum machine, Yamaha DX7 and Roland sound module. ‘She Wants’ is one of the forebearers of UK Street Soul, raw machine drums paired with an incredibly soulful vocal from Ashley Sommers. The band created their own imprint ‘Mixdown’ to release the single, but it slipped under the radar, despite strong radio play from Choice FM and the then pirate station Kiss. The 12” is backed with Dub Version ‘She Wants’ (More).

A 140gram pressing in 3mm spine black disco sleeve with metallic sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.

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Paul Faber

12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Disco Moda)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Barbara York

Tonight

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Glossy Mistakes)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Tonight" is a captivating, extraordinarily song written and arranged by Paolo Gianolio (one of Mauro Malavasi's most valid collaborators), who strongly wanted Ivana Spagna as a vocalist. In those very early 80s Spagna used to lend her refined voice.to successful productions using various pseudonyms: Mirage, Carol Kane and Yvonne Kay and precisely Barbara York The piece released in 1982 with Delirium Records was then released in 1983 on Smash One Music by Pino Toma who jealously preserved it making it one of the many rare gems of Italo-Disco. Now after 40 years here it is revived by Best Record in all four original versions, perfectly remastered by Dom Scuteri.

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Cover Boys

Reality 2024 Repress

16,14 €* 16,99 € -5%

LP | 1979 | US | Original (Columbia)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a time where dancing has a kind of nostalgic feeling attached to it, Glossy Mistakes kicks off its brand new series of dancefloor-oriented EPs, Glossyfloor. The starting point of this adventure from the Madrid based label comes with the reissue of the highly demanded Cover Boys’ banger ‘Reality’, an absolute ode to one of human beings most basic instincts. Canadian producer Charles Biddle Jr. is the man behind the Cover Boys project, who arranged, wrote and sang ‘Reality’.

Originally released in 1984, this anthem seamlessly captures the 80s essence with an addictive bassline and a pop-infused chorus recalling a summery euphoric atmosphere. One of those tracks that sticks to your mind while having a strong power to move your body.

A2, the reggae version of the ‘Reality,’ is a refreshing cover with fantastic arrangements that flips the mood but holds the essence.
The B-side contains a remix from one of Australia’s finest producers, Hysteric, that provides brings his magical touch focusing his efforts in turning the original version even more dancefloor friendly, making it a perfect tool for DJs.

The frontcover artwork, Fluo Flowers, comes from Barcelona based painter, Jordi Aguilar, capturing with his painting the colorful soul of the whole release.

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Gladys Knight

Party Hardy / Happy Record Store Day 2023 Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1979 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Terre Haute Pressing

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Velvet Hammer

7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Soozi)

The Fantastic Aleems & Leroy Burgess

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two Velvet Hammer heaters reissued officially for the first time since 1977, 45 years since their original release this time on limited edition red vinyl. An essential slice of Chicago history via Soozi Records, ‘Party Hardy’ is a gorgeous disco groover whilst the B, ‘Happy’, is the ultimate feel-good modern soul classic and about as anthemic as they get. The appeal of this record knows no limits, whether you’ve heard it once or one hundred times. With mint originals being virtually impossible to get your hands on and 2nd hand copies that do come up, clocking in at £250+, this is a reissue which will please many a music lover. Red 7" vinyl in black sleeve.

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Get Down Friday Night Special Re-Mix Record Store Day 2023 Green Vinyl Edtion

12" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Nia)

Spray Orchestra Max Manuel

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New York boogie royalty right here, the holy trinity of The Fantastic Aleems, Leroy Burgess and John Morales. ‘Get Down Friday Night’ is a stone-cold classic, the Aleem twins taking care of the music, the legend Leroy behind the mic and mixed by the master Morales. Reissued for the first time since it’s 1982 release, it’s been a perennial underground club hit for 40 years and rightly deserves a home in every collection for that reason alone. Limited edition Green vinyl Green label version

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Transilvania / Energy

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

12" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Athens Of The North)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Sound Metaphors' collaboration with Constantino Paolini opens the Italian classics vaults yet again to bring back two more anthems of Italian dancefloor history. This time a selection of two Instrumental versions of the productions done with Patrizia Pellegrino. Spray Orchestra's “Transilvania” is the instrumental version of Patrizia Pellegrino's “Il Mondo Da Una Nuovola” and Max Manuel's “Energy”, an abstracted instrumental version of Patrizia Pellegrino's “Automaticamore”, both highly coveted in digger circles and originally released as 7”. Now brought to your collections in hefty 12” 45rpm remastered versions. Complemented with a slowed down acid remix of “Transilvania” by DJ Asshole.

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Coco And Ben

Good Feeling

Clap Hands / Double O One Disco

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Time for some rare late 70s soul royalty out of Memphis, Tennessee, a top rung rarity on the collector scene, Coco & Ben - Good Feelin'. Ben Robinson was recently tracked down by friends of the label Daniel Mathis and Robert Garcia, lucky for the world he was still sitting on the tapes for this slightly longer take (as well as some unreleased tracks) allowing us to cut this disco floater as a nice loud 12" for the first time, now sounding better than it ever has, don't sleep on the flip either. Utterly essential record.

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Highway Motion

7" | 1980 | UK | Reissue (Freestyle)

7" | 1983 | UK | Reissue (Mr Bongo)

Release: 1980 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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**7" vinyl in printed house-bag w/ Postcard insert**
Freestyle dig out another rarity in the form of a DIY brit-funk 7" from Highway Motion aka David Humphrey (a session drummer who played with Sparks, and with PiL on the iconic Metal Box LP & Death Disco 12"). Tinged with raw post-punk edge and 70s library music-style synth leads, this 45 is quite simply massive amounts of fun.
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David Humphrey's professional career as a drummer began aged 19 with Public Image Ltd, providing some of the drum tracks on their iconic Metal Box album and Death Disco single. Humphrey would then go on to work with Mike Oldfield and then Sparks, playing with the latter on their Number One Song in Heaven tour, Top of The Pops and recording sessions for Beat the Clock and Tryouts for the Human Race (those sessions were included and featured in Edgar Wright's recent film 'The Sparks Brothers).
In 1980, Clap Hands and Double O One Disco were recorded under the name 'Highway Motion' - intended by Humphrey as "raw experimental tracks" they were both laid down on a 4-track and subsequently released on the DIY Star Records imprint. Rough, grooving, candid and playful; these two tracks seem to somehow simultaneously meld the burgeoning brit-funk sound of the early 80s with a riotous post-punk edge, along with a good dollop of synth-led library music.
Following it's release David formed the group Reflex, recording and releasing the Funny Situation 7" in 1981 - forming the only other title in the Star Records catalogue. A more straight-up brit-funk dancer yet still pressed and sold in small quantities, Funny Situation became a sought-after record on the second hand collector's market, and finally saw reissue last September 2020 on the start-up Paint A Picture label - garnering plays from from Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 Music and Worldwide FM, StreetSounds radio and reaching No 1 in Juno records Chart. David has now started to working on new music using the name Davey H, and released his first new material in decades recently on Six Nine Records.

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Marcos Valle

Girassol

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It comes as no surprise to discover we are massive fans of Marcos Valle here at Mr Bongo, but this forgotten and obscure gem from the Brazilian maestro has proven to remain elusive to us until very recently.

'Girassol' is a lost Brazilian-boogie stunner from 1983. It was originally released as an ultra-rare promo only 7”. Composed by Marcos Valle, Paulo Sérgio Valle and Ribeiro José Francisco, this all-too-short nugget (under 2 minutes) was recorded and pressed on the Valle, Ribeiro & Associados Ltda. imprint for Rede CB De Supermercados. It was a promotional item to be distributed to customers of a supermarket chain as a gift. Due to not having any conventional distribution channels this resulted in the 7" becoming a slippery customer to find.

It’s a smooth AOR / Brazilian boogie joint with an uplifting chorus. The vibe is reminiscent of the much loved ‘Estrelar' era of Marcos Valle’s glorious recording career, and certainly one for fans of the Lincoln Olivetti, Robson Jorge production sound.

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Strada

It's The Monkey!

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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""It's the Monkey !" is one of the most striking and unique reissues of Best Record to date, rises like a flame from the history of the Italo-Disco. Very well arranged and enriched by a creative use of many different sounds. There is nothing else quite like it! Strada was born in a studio where the extraordinary arrangers Ennio Tricomi, Enzo Vallicelli and Romano Trevisani work with Enza Kucic's superb vocal skills, their favorite backing singer of Crusin' Records. "It's the Monkey", considered to be one of the Top Five Italo-Disco tracks of all time, is a electro monster with all kinds of weird sounds and effects, wicked synth stabs, very original use of drum kits and arpeggios! There is nothing else that looks and sounds like this piece apart from "Raging Waters" by Al Jarreau in the 12" Dance Remixed by Judy Weinstein and Larry Levan. But how can one claim that someone copied Levan when Strada's album was releases three months earlier? "Street Dance" on the flip is an underrated electronic track with a deep dance potential, rhythmically slightly slower, with very catchy synth strings. Among the most evocative and important reissues of the year!"

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Trouble In Side

Zulu Rap

LP | 1977 | JP | Original (H & L)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Worthy re-issue of obscure Trouble in Side, which is a one-off studio project entirely written, sung and arranged by Luigi Della Ragione. "Zulu Rap" represented a surprising alternative to the typical Italo-Disco sound perceived in Naples and around in the early 80s. This little-known production has some interesting arrangements, mostly in the short version, where the drum work out raised below, reminiscent of "Love Hangover" by Diana Ross. Actually at that time the Dance Music Report, in its 'Import' column wrote that the "intro" of the 'Alcoholic Version' was reminiscent of Madonna's "Holiday". while the 'Chinese Version' was inspired by a song from the Tears For Fears. Some of this news may pique the curiosity of DJs and collectors and provide enough motivation for the current reissue which faithfully reproduces the three 1984 versions as well as the original noteworthy cover artwork. If that wasn't enough: the B side of the original record had an extra track not listed, with the hand drums on a slower and unrelated "Zulu Rap" drum beat which is around 120 BPM, while the drums of the bonus track is about 113 BPM. A little more inside info... the beautiful Maria Chiara Perugini (aka Clio) is part of the choir vocals. She was part of the Airport label for the recording of her first solo song "Eyes". A historical re-release"

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The Stylistics

New Excellent

Don't turn your back on me

Release: 1977 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

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Japanese pressing with OBI and insert.

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Front Line Orchestra

12" | 1982 | US (RFC)

L J Johnson & Barbara Pennington

Release: 1982 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ long version

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24 Hours A Day

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Soul Purpose)

LP | 1981 | JP | Original (Victor)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Incredibly it’s 45 years since this timeless 45 first surfaced. But it’s only now that it’s become a dazzling duet...

UK record producer and songwriter Ian Levine cut his chops in 1976 linking up with Chicago studio wizards Paul Wilson and Danny Leake and cutting stunning Northern Soul tailor made with Windy City vocalists Barbara Pennington, LJ Johnson and Evelyn Thomas.The singles caused a sensation by giving the young producer his debut hits in the UK pop charts. Enthused by this success, Ian got back together with producer and songwriter Leake (who later worked with Stevie Wonder) and arranger Wilson (he went on to link up with Jerry Butler) and the trio masterminded a truly epic gem aimed at the booming USA Disco scene - Barbara Pennington’s 24 Hours A Day.

The incredible production. opus - complete with a stunning diva lead vocal, incredible scurrying strings,and an irresistibly catchy song that sounded like it was the equivalent of Ashford & Simpson on steroids -became me a massive disco anthem when released on the United Artists label. It was loved so much on both sides of the Atlantic that Ian uses the same backing track some time later to record a male vocalversion for AVI by LJ Johnson. Compared to the all conquering Barbara Pennington gem it went under the radar of everyone except the disco cognoscenti, despite being rather good in its own right.Now after tracking down the original 24 track studio masters, the two versions have been remixed by Paul Mooney to create a unique boy-girl duet.It sounds like it should have been done in the first place, and dare we say even better than the original “solo” versions.

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Arabesque

Greatest Hits

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (House Of Music)

Release: 1981 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Original japanese pressing without obi.

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Casco

Cybernetic Love

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (House Of Music)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Fantastic masterpiece, considered one of the best Italo-Disco songs ever. A mega-classic produced by Stefano Zito and Carlo Favilli (the latter passed away too soon) characterized by a heartbreaking melody and lush strings that exemplify the mood and rhythm of the Italo-Disco style with the use of some sounds of pre-bleepy keyboard and siren that technically make it one of the very first rave songs ever, inspiring the style of many artists that came later, like Duft Punk. However, many of them don't even come close with their imaginative computers to that bassline and string sounds that melted the souls of many of us back in that distant April 1983, even if it seems that part of the melodic line has been copied not very subtly by Casco from that of El Deux's Computer-Madchen released in 1982 in Switzerland, where Salvatore Cusato was working as a club-DJ. On the flip another excellent remix version by Danilo Braca of the song revisited a few years later. The confirmation of the wisdom and foresight of its producers, aware that the BPM would soon be lowered by a lot. In the more than 8 minutes of "Cyberlover" the constant melancholy background together with the drum/bass/synth lines are preserved intact, giving us a complete reissued product.

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Blackway & Helene

Music For Us

LP | 1983 | US | Original (Motown)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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"Music For Us" is Italo-Disco in its ‘pure state’ ! If the two original versions on this 12inch reissue's main side by House of Music are "untouchables", as the ‘purists’ rightly claim, the rebuilt version by Danilo Braca on the flip must also be considered a masterpiece! The original vocal is hot, Helene has a very sexy voice, while the instrumental has a strong groove, thanks to the excellent synthesizers and bass. It seems that Junei's 1987 'Let's Ride' was inspired by this milestone published five years earlier by Stefano Zito. The sequences of this song, which has become legendary, now sound good, precise and without the distortion of the previous reissues. By turning the vinyl you'll find a later work by Stefano Galante, the same composer and arranger who, along with Claudio Casalini, at the end of the 80s created a song renamed "Music For All Of Us". 13 sumptuous minutes completely rebuilt by Danilo Braca. The Italian DJ based in the Big Apple is a true magician in radically transforming a song without losing its original charm. His version, renewed with a more modern and universal taste, will certainly please everyone. Very captivating, it will attract many new young Italo-Disco fans.

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Bobby Nunn

Private Party

LP | 1974 | US | Original (Dakar)

Release: 1983 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

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Stuffed corners

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Hamilton Bohannon

Keep On Dancin'

LP | 1978 | PL | Original (Polskie Nagrania Muza)

Release: 1974 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: VG

Vinyl with scuffs and hairlines

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Chorus & Disco Company

Discoland

Release: 1978 / PL – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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LP | 1980 | DE | Original (Ariola)

Passengers

Girls Cost Money

Elaine Overholt, Judy Tate And Colina Phillips

Release: 1980 / DE – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Sticker on cover.

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Direct-To-Disc

LP | 1977 | CA | Original (Kiras Musical Works)

Roberto Onofri And Dee Jay Program Band

Release: 1977 / CA – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Sticker on cover.

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Let's Go Out

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

More, More, More Record Store Day 2019 Edition

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The second release 2020 of Best Record Italy is finally coming out with the Vinyl reissue 12" Extended Playing, Limited Edition, of Roberto Onofri And Dee Jay Program Band "Let's Go Out". Three original versions from 1983 plus the 2020 M.B. Disco Roller Edit" by Massimo Berardi (former Harlem Hustlers). Wow!

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Andrea True Connection

12" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Buddah)

Space Princess Record Store Day 2019 Edition

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Truly epic, saucy disco powerhouse, produced by Gregg Diamond and drenched in effortless sexuality from Andrea True. A clear classic of that era encapsulating everything the '70s was about.
Tom Moulton on the mix for this naughty 12 Inch reissue.

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Lonnie Liston Smith

12" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Epic)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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An official reissue of the collectable Disco 12 inch version of the two standout tracks from Lonnie Liston Smith’s 1978 LP ‘Exotic Mysteries’ remastered and released for RSD.
One side the cosmic, jazz-infused disco sounds of ‘Space Princess’ and the other housing the effortlessly beautiful smoothness contained in ‘Quiet Moments’.

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Rose Royce

Still In Love

12" | 1982 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two Rose Royce treasures from the 1982 Epic LP, “Stronger Than Ever” get a much deserved official, remastered reissue, with each side respectively fetching a pretty penny on their own.
First up, ‘Still In Love’, opens with otherworldly keys and a rumbling bass before diving into an alluring disco anthem where lively strings and animated pianos dance with a dose of ‘80s synth action. The powerful and emotive tones of Rose Norwalt swell with the rising string section, before making way for an exquisite piano solo that give this the power to enthral any dancefloor.
Take to the flip to find ‘Best Love’ which follows in those sparkling footsteps, utilising pitch bent top lines, graceful violins and a springing bassline that blend perfectly with Rose’s voice. A sweet and tender tale with an irresistibly soulful touch.
A Rose Royce double header spread lovingly over either side of a 12” for maximum clarity and punch.

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Plush

Free And Easy

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Jive)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Three 1982 disco classics from boogie trio Plush formed under the guidance of Angela Winbush, René Moore and Bobby Watson get the official, remastered reissue treatment from the original tapes.
Opening up the EP, an Angela & Rene original ‘Free & Easy’ is taken on by the Plush troupe, with the legendary Tee Scott providing a trademark extended mix. It kicks off with cosmic synths that dissipate into heavy funk, electric bass riffs, whilst scorching top lines and choice guitar licks trade off over the top. Scott’s magic is clear to see in the composition of this extended mix. A man who clearly knew how to work a dancefloor, his use of breakdowns especially, extending the anticipation and power the track commands on its dancers. From the bass breaks that weave in modulated synths, to those that utilise the glorious sustained piano chords, cutting to just vocals and percussion before everything is added back in for ultimate dancefloor elation.
First up on the B side, ‘We Got The Love’, a more soulful, slowed down tip where staccato guitar plucks and chunky slap bass marries with warm Rhodes chords, and lush vocal harmonies blend with the power of Siedah Garrett commanding the lead vocals. A passion ingrained in their voices that cannot be taught, hanging in the air, as they hang onto their phrases.
Lastly, ‘Livin For Your Love’ a boogie-based serenade written by Herman Chainey and Tony L. Phillips, intertwines Phillips’ deep dulcet tones with Plush’s backing. Add in a dose of pure ‘80s bass synth, twanging funk flashes and juicy bass guitar ripples and you’ve got a recipe sure to woo any wandering hearts out there.

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Sinnamon

I Need You Now

12" | 1975 | EU | Reissue (RCA)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sinnamon’s ’83 NYC boogie scorcher ‘I Need You Now’ gets the official remastered, reissue treatment - complete with the ‘Fierce Reprise’ dub mix alongside the accapella, providing essential sampling material.

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Buari

Karam Bani

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Sharp Flat)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Official, remastered reissue of this disco tinged, afro funk treasure and the first time the ‘Karam Bani’ single has been cut to 12” – maximising every ounce of highlife soul from Sidiku Buari’s productions.

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Tata

It's A Mess

Michael Boothman & Kysofusion Band

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two sizzling South African boogie tracks from Kabasa’s Tata Sibeko. A killer producer, arranger and bass wizard, Tata channels the gloomy current affairs landscape of 1985 into a glimmering Afro-synth nugget. As South African pop embraced 1980s synth sounds, Maxi Singles on 12-inch vinyl became a new canvas of expression with wider grooves for fat beats and extended mixes that suited dancefloors.
The supergroups of the 1970s fragmented into solo recording artists with the likes of Harari’s Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse releasing his seminal “Burnout” single in 1984. Former Kabasa frontman Tata Sibeko dropped “It’s A Mess” in 1985, addressing the world’s Cold War climate with an appeal to “learn to love each other” and “save ourselves from catastrophe.” The B-side “Afro Breakdance” marked the evolution of Tata’s Afro-global sensibilities from “Afro Funkin’” that had appeared five years earlier on Kabasa’s self-titled debut in 1980. Tata Sibeko (RIP) passed away in 2017 after approving the restoration and reissue of this single. This release is dedicated to his kindness, charm and creative zeal.

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Can't Stop Dancing Feat. Keith 'Designer' Prescott

12" | 1988 | EU | Reissue (Cree)

Release: 1988 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (S.P.Q.R.)

Steve Watson

Born To Boogie

Love Is Always on Your Mind / Bourgie Bourgie

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Deadstock found from previous distributor of the official remastered edition released in 2015 on S.P.Q.R. of a rare 80s disco classic by Steve Watson, containing the rare and sought after original extended version of Born To Boogie and not the more common shorter single edit. Don't sleep!

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Gladys Knight & The Pips

12" | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Buddah)

Coming To You Live / I Will Never Tell

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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It's always great to have access to quality masters from some of the world's greatest-ever artists and Gladys Knight hits that spot, especially via the original 12 inch version of Love Is Always On My Mind is another one of those impossibly rare Buddah 12 inches from the mid-70s.

This is really a 10 minute plus tour-de-force of relentless Disco with Gladys's impassioned vocals doing their usual superlative job. Mint 12 inch copies are reputedly worth £200 but the fact is that there's no mint original ones left anymore. Until now. Additionally we've cheated slightly by including one of Gladys Knight & The Pips in-demand Columbia recordings on the flip - the Ashford & Simpson penned classic Bourgie Bourgie on which Gladys laid down the definitive vocal to this club classic on the full 4.37 original 12 inch mix.

Two definitive dance-floor gems on one 12 inch pressing mastered from the original tapes. What more could you want ?

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Charles Earland

12" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Columbia)

12" | 1979 | US | Reissue (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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We are proud to present an official Sony reissue of Charles Earland's 'Coming To You Live' another one of those rare infectious 12" releases which has grown in stature over the years.
Championed by big names such as Gilles Peterson, Theo Parrish and Moodymann, it has become a firm favourite with dj's and clubbers alike, entertaining many discerning dance-floors.
Pressed on 180g vinyl shrink wrapped, using the original master tapes.

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Dohnnie

Dancin Is Your Love

12" | 1982 | US | Reissue (Peoples Potential Unlimited)

Release: 1979 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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1979 self release from Donald "Dohnnie" Walker, originally pressed as a 7inch single on his own imprint Posh Records/Plush Music.

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Superlife

Go Bananas

LP | 1975 | US | Original (CTI)

Release: 1982 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Originally recorded in Detroit, 1982 by the late Danan Potts a.k.a. Superlife. At that time Danan was hanging around the Recording Institute of Detroit where Juan Atkins was training in production. Danan was interested in Atkin's style of dance music and quickly recorded "Go Bananas". Bananas was released locally on Southern Sun Records in hyper limited quantity, it is today one of the most sought after underground detroit techno recordings of all time.

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Hubert Laws

The Chicago Theme

LP | 1978 | US | Reissue (Malaco)

Release: 1975 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG

Cover has slight lamination peel

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Freedom

Farther than imagination

Release: 1978 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Third World

Now that we found love

12" | 1978 | US (Island)

12" | 1984 | US (Are-N-Bee)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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/ one cold vibe

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Fresh Band

Come Back Lover

Release: 1984 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1978 | US (East End)

Bohannon

Let's start the dance

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Let Me Trouble)

Release: 1978 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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/ me and the gang lets start the dance

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Deborah Haslam

Let Me Trouble

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

12" | 1977 | IT | Reissue (Disco Segreta)

Spazio Vitale

Spazio Funky

Release: 1977 / IT – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

12" | 1978 | ES | Original (RCA Victor)

The Cats 'N' Jammer Kids

Disco Drum (Part. 1 Y 5)

Release: 1978 / ES – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG, Cover: G+

12" | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Royer)

Pierre Tchana

Super-Disco

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (La Casa Tropical)

Amajika

Got My Magic Working

Wow / Singin' And Steppin'

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Sealed, Cover: Sealed

Sealed copy!

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Surprise

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Babà)

LP | 1984 | EU | Original (Epic)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Former member of Ganymed (a seminal Austrian space disco band active in the late 70s) multi-instrumentalist with boundless talent and dozens of excellent recordings ranging from jazz to pop under his belt. Italian-based musician, singer, and composer Daniele Prencipe is definitely to be counted among the most underrated, despite clear proof of his fine skills with solo projects and behind Surprise where he leaves an indelible mark.

In particular with the tracks like "Wow" and "Singin' And Steppin'" thanks to the pioneering use of the Minimoog combined with a Vocoder. Here the arrangement is on another level and the original 7" released by Polydor back in 1983 is one of the rarest of its kind. Finally reissued by Babà Records, fully licensed by Daniele Prencipe himself.

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The Jacksons

Victory

Music Love Song / Mother Hernie 2024 Repress

Release: 1984 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

with hype sticker. Original inner sleeve

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Capone

12" | 1979 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Unknownunknown)

Release: 1979 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Originally released in 1979, strangely only in Portugal, yet produced by a French duo, Anselmi/Silvestre. “Music Love Song” is a 7 minute long European disco excursion with an unmistakably unique aesthetic, confidently breaking every rule in favour of a sound unheard of at the time. Employing unorthodox studio techniques that would have been unacceptable for most major labels this single only made it on a relatively small sublabel in Portugal for some mysterious reason. The result is a deeply cosmic/melancholic escapade with dreamy androgynous vocals and raging guitars at 130+ BPM - hard to forget. Officially re-issued, remastered and released with original artwork that is no less bold than the music.

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Ahmad Albar

Secita Serita

I Wanna Be With You / My Love For You Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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First ever 12” edition of Ahmad Albar’s spacey 1981Indonesian disco rarity, including an additional extended edit. Produced by Fariz RM. Tip!

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Winfield Parker

7" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Celestial Echo)

She's Gone / Mr C Record Store Day 2024 Edition

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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In a celebration of soul music's enduring legacy, Celestial Echo is excited to unveil the reissue of Winfield Parker's revered classic, 'I Wanna Be With You.' Originally released in Baltimore in 1979, this soulful gem has maintained its status as a sought-after treasure by soul DJs for decades. With original copies commanding prices well beyond £200, the decision to reissue this timeless piece of soul music history on vinyl is a testament to its everlasting dancefloor impact. Celestial Echo is proud to present the reissue on a limited edition 7-inch vinyl record, meticulously remastered and pressed on heavyweight vinyl for an authentic analog experience. It also features a picture sleeve and redesigned labels. The following releases on this brand new re-issue label will include tracks from Brutal Force and Curtis. Diggers, and rare soul lovers need only apply.

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Norman Connors

7" | 1981 | UK | Reissue (Arista)

12" | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Release: 1981 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Norman Connors' 'She's Gone' is a timeless blend of Soul and R&B from his 1981 album, 'Mr C'. 43 years since its initial release, 'She’s Gone' still endures as a masterpiece, showcasing Connors' musical prowess and ability to create unforgettable compositions. Lush arrangements, masterful instrumentation, and heartfelt vocals define the track with Norman Connors seamlessly fusing horns, strings, and rhythm instruments for a rich sonic experience. This 7'' heavyweight vinyl single, presented here exclusively for RSD is the first time this single has been available since 1981 & gives fans old and new the chance to own a slice of this classic, in demand Norman Connors production. remastered, but with slick early 80's aesthetics as was.

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Fascination

Out To Get You

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Special Groove)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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With the 12" vinyl reissue of Fascination made for Giancarlo Meo, the legendary producer of Easy Going, Vivien Vee, Capricorn, Amin-Peck, Steel Mind, Claudio Simonetti (aka Kasso) and many other artists, Best Record offers yet another excellent service for those who perhaps don't know they need it. Claudio Casalini 40 years ago was not only a record producer, but above all one of the most important DJ-clubs in Italy. He remembers well the cheering jet set audience in the elegant Roman lounges, with the dance floor packed with people vibrating to that fusion of disco, soul and funk sounds that characterized many Italo-Disco songs of those early Eighties. The three versions of "Out to Get You" contain all those sounds, but it is above all the version re-edited by the imaginative and passionate DJ Massimo Berardi that brings an important portion of musical restoration making it current, and therefore exciting and modern, absolutely suitable for dancing it again anywhere in the world.

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Luciana

Like A Rainy Day

Dangerous / Change Your Wicked Ways

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Small sticker on cover.

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Penny Ford

12" | 1985 | DE | Original (Total Experience)

7" | 1984 | JP | Original (Planet)

Release: 1985 / DE – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Price tag.

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Pointer Sisters

Neutron Dance

Release: 1984 / JP – Original

Genre: Hip Hop, Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: VG+

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Thank You)

Maldwyn Pope

Altered State

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Unknownunknown)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Starting his career with appearances on BBC Radio 1 and signing with Elton Johns label as a teenager, Maldwyn Pope's presence in music has been rich and productive from an early age eventually leading to working with people like Cliff Richards, Art Garfunkel and Bonnie Taylor. However, his presence in Italo-Disco has been quite scarce, but completely on point. "Altered State" is a masterpiece amongst enthusiasts and collectors of dancefloor sleaze and downtempo wellness. Heavy rock influence meets Rimini with this one off experiment from the seasoned multi instrumentalist. Original instrumental remix done by none other than Alessandro Novaga, the entity responsible behind one of Ron Hardy's favorite DJ tools (Faces Drums). B-side features an 11 minute excursion into a completely new altered state of dubby delayed trance, for special cosmic holes only. Re-issued with new full artwork.

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The Headquarters

Sweetie / Moshate

Don't Send Me Away / You Got Dat Right 2023 Remaster

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2 tracks taken from the "Sweetie" LP by South-African group, The Headquarters. Originally released in 1977 and very hard to come by in it's original form. The album tracks are loudly pressed on one side each in it's original length. "Real solid deep disco for the heads!"

Mastered by The Carvery.

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Garfield Fleming

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Becket)

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Isle Of Jura)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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A brand new cut and remaster for 2023 of the multi genre-busting release 'Don't Send Me Away', that transcended most dance scenes from Modern Soul, Rare Groove, Crossover and Boogie to become perhaps the most in-demand '80s record on the current collectors scene.

A certified classic from a Philly soul legend, Garfield Fleming, that never fails to hit you right in the heart. Already one of the most sought after 12 inches out there, the popularity of 'Don't Send Me Away' was cemented when a video of Garfield himself signing the track at a Paris record stall in late 2018, went viral with nearly 3,000,000 views to date.

With original 12 Inch copies trading hands for £300+ it was high time a remastered reissue hit the shelves, giving a whole new generation of listeners the chance to bask in the glory of this unquestionable anthem.

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Escape From New York

Save Our Love

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Miss You)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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The original single from Escape From New York finally gets an official reissue. Originally released in 1983 ‘Save Our Love’ was released a year before ‘Fire in My Heart’ and sets out their highly effective fusion of New Wave, Disco, Italo and Post Punk. Featuring Jaki Graham and D.C Lee on backing vocals, the 12” also includes an instrumental mix and cult classic ‘Slow Beat’ (Dance Mix). Escape From New York were short lived and disbanded in 1984 following the release of ‘Fire in My Heart’, ultimately buckling under the pressure of commercial expectations for their innovative brand of pop music. Fast forward to 2023 and history has been kind and these singles are now regarded as being pioneering classics.

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Paola Belloni

LP | 1982 | JP | Original (A&M)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Much coveted in certain collector circles, this release offers 4 tracks originally recorded in 1985 by, at the time, high school starlet Paola Belloni. All tracks are sung in Italian and consistently easy to appreciate but "Vattene" and "Un Uomo Semplice" steal the show with remarkable downtempo smoothness gliding in the lower BPM ranges. Although many studios at the time would have already standardized more synthetic sounds brought by widespread access to electronics in the mid 80's, these recordings offer a more organic and warm sounding instrumentation - one solid round aural aperitivos. Officially re-issued with original artwork and re-mastered at Manmade mastering in Berlin.

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Jeffrey Osborne

LP | 1983 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

Release: 1982 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing with OBI and insert.

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Philip Bailey

アナザ・フェイス

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (I.D. Limited)

Release: 1983 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: Near Mint, Cover: Near Mint

Japanese pressing with obi.

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Ryan Dalmini

She's My Love

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop

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12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Best Record Italy)

Mr. Master

A Dog In The Night

Titel Prisoner Of My Weakness

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Groundbreaking release from the early 80's produced with rather primitive synthesizers with as result "A Dog in the Night" a track with a thick sound, unusual for its time. Credited as "the sound of the future" in those days and sounding reevant today. The piece produced by Stefano Zito and arranged by Stefano Galante is after 40 years among the favorites of collectors and followers of Italo-Disco, being noted among the songs to be re-edited by Danilo Braca, the New York based Italian Dj known for his creativity! He manages to create wonderful reconstructions, often considered "works of art". Such as the version he remixed and revisited, with the strings played and recorded by Layer Bows, but above all with the additional lyrics written and performed by the superlative SuperJaimie (aka Charlotte Balibar); with her voice she gives a completely different air to this Italo-Disco jewel, now worthy of being brought to the attention of the new generations. Such a gem, made available again on high quality vinyl!

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Billy Evans

12" | 1985 | EU | Reissue (Kalita)

12" | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Best Recrord Italy)

Release: 1985 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Kalita are delighted to announce the first ever official reissue of Billy Evans" sought-after 1985 12" disco single "Prisoner Of My Weakness"! Over thirty-five years since initial release, and long acclaimed by collectors, DJs and dance music fans, the time is ripe to share Billy"s music once more. Originally privately released in a small run on Billy"s own label Tee Records, Kalita"s 12" reissue single features both the vocal and incredible dub mix versions of "Prisoner Of My Weakness", plus a brand-new phenomenal remix courtesy of Waxist, produced using the original multitrack analogue master tapes.

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Phono

Music Is My Sex

15,19 €* 15,99 € -5%

Moral Tem Hora / Minas Do Rei Salomão

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Limited edition of 300 copies in vinyl reissue at 180 grams."Music Is My Sex" is to be inserted in the Italo-Disco trend of the early 80s, but also with a nod to Funk and Disco Music from overseas. The use of the Nile Rodgers-style guitar completes a rhythmic base in which the bass is played on the synthesizer, while the melodic lines are entrusted, in addition to the voice, to the electronic keyboards. Three members of Phono sang the various verses, while the bridge was entrusted to a carpet of keyboards. The keyboardist and arranger Paolo Biasich, a great fan of electronics, had built some synthesizers (also used by Giorgio Moroder) used in the song at his home. The piece, with the kick drums played in quarters and the sound dubbed with a synthetic sample, recorded in Sandy Dian's studio in Gambellara (close to Vicenza), was conceived to make people dance, while the text by the eclectic author and dee-jay Art De Rosa was a declaration of love for the music that goes around ("around and around") and that "gives us more", coming to compete with sex . The vocal version on the A side of the vinyl is joined by an instrumental version on the flip that ends with a piano solo. Limited edition of 300 copies in vinyl reissue at 180 grams.

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Cristina Camargo

7" | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Disques Messagers)

Flying High / Guilty Record Store Day 2023 Edition

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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New Parisian label, Disques Messager, presents its first release and not the least. As its name suggests, the label has a simple leitmotiv: to place itself among the best messengers for rarities and sought-after gems of the international rare groove. A mission which begins rather well, with the official reissue of these two stirring titles by Brazilian singer and composer Cristina Camargo. Native of Rio De Janeiro, Cristina Camargo had quite a short career, releasing only 2 albums in 1980 and 1981, but still enough to collaborate with some of the best composers, musicians and producers at that time. Her first self-titled album was therefore produced by Robson Jorge & Lincoln Oliveti and recorded with some of the finest musicians. “Moral Tem Hora” comes from this same LP and is a perfect example of the unique alchemy that emerged when the Disco and Boogie invaded the Brazilian music scene. A quite hard to find Boogie killer, composed by famous brothers, Marcos and Paulo Sérgio Valle. On B side comes “Minas Do Rei Salomão”, a more chilled-out title extracted from Cristina’s 2 nd album, Santa Maravilha. With its funky slapped bass, airy keyboards and the sweet vocals of Cristina, the song seems made to sip a nice cocktail at Ipanema.

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Jackie Stoudemire

7" | 1982 | UK | Reissue (Tap)

The Dome City Rock Orchestra

Release: 1982 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Two classic Jackie Stoudemire gems, ‘Flying High’ and ‘Guilty’ get a long overdue reissue, the former of which has never been available on vinyl before.

Picked up by Tap Records impresario Jeremiah Yisrael, Jackie spent the lion’s share of 1982 in the studio with Yisrael, the prolific Gene Redd and dozens of musicians, including purportedly Barry White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra.

Ten songs were recorded over the course of the year, and two of the standouts are pressed loud and proud on either side of this limited 7 inch. First up the funk-fuelled, slick and stylish disco number ‘Flying High’, pressed for the first time ever to vinyl. ‘Guilty’ takes the B, one of the last songs Gene Redd would ever pen and some of the finest production work in a career that spanned four decades. Disco at its brilliant best. Yellow label version white sleeve.

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Quiet Village Record Store Day 2023 Edition

7" | 1977 | UK | Reissue (Colsoul)

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Mondo Groove)

Release: 1977 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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The heaviest of jazz funk grooves from the musical melting pot of New Orleans, The Dome City Rock Orchestra – Quiet Village is a super rare slice of tight-as-you-like talent, that commands prices of over £200 for an original 7 inch, if you can ever find one. Bursting with energy as synthesisers swirl around flutes, bongos dance over drums to create a cosmic whirlwind that enthrals any ear it worms its way into. Orange label version original black sleeve.

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Neon

Skydiver

Get On Up (Disco) White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Reissue of the italo disco classic produced, composed and arranged by Celso Valli

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Tyrone Davis

12" | 1979 | UK | Reissue (Columbia)

Release: 1979 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tyrone Davis was a hugely prolific Blues & Soul singer who was born in Mississippi in 1937. He started his career as Blues legend Freddie King's personal chauffeur and valet and cut a few Soul 45's that didn't make too much noise at the time. A few years later things had turned around for young Tyrone and he'd caught the ear of Chicago music impresario Carl Davis who had just set up his own label - Dakar Records. Having worked with legendary outfits including The Chi-Lites, Bohannon, Jackie Wilson and many more, Carl Davis was exactly the link that Tyrone needed to gain more exposure for his music. After a very successful career with Dakar and almost 25 singles with the label across 7 years, Tyrone signed to major Columbia which is where, in 1978, this much sought after promo-only Disco jammer came from. Released in limited quantities and only available as a Columbia white-label DJ promo 'Get Up (Disco)' is a total mid-tempo burner, raw funked-out Soul of the highest degree! True underground Disco flavour here, one for the freaks, smooth, but heavy enough to cause some serious damage in the dance. Featured here in it's original promo 12" mix, untouched and backed with the equally dope 'In The Mood' from 1979. Some of you will undoubtedly recognise 'In The Mood' as a jam that was heavily sampled by The Beatnuts, Faith Evans, MC Eiht, Redman and more! This one's a low slung, lights down lovers jam and the perfect foil to the A-side. Two heavyweight jams on one 12", remastered from the original source material and 100% legit, reissued with the full consent of Sony / Columbia Records. Essential for all Disco / Soul / Funk fans.

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Tom Browne

Funkin' for Jamaica

12" | 1980 | US (Arista)

Everybody Loves The Sunshine

Release: 1980 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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classic 1980 funk track sampled by NWA, EPMD, Slum Village, Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, ... / fungi mama

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Roy Ayers Ubiquity

12" | 1979 | US (Polydor)

Release: 1979 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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12" | 1983 | CA | Original (Matra)

Trans-X

3-D Dance

Release: 1983 / CA – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Medium: VG+, Cover: Generic

12" | 1987 | EU | Reissue (ZYX)

One System

Life Is Very Short

Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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LP | 1983 | JP | Original (CBS/Sony)

Philip Bailey

アナザ・フェイス

I Got The Feeling / Space Bass

Release: 1983 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Japanese pressing with obi.

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Two Tons Of Fun / Slick

12" | 1981 | US (Fantasy)

Release: 1981 / US

Genre: Organic Grooves

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2LP | 1979 | JP | Original (Casablanca)

Donna Summer

Bad Girls

The House Of The Rising Sun

Release: 1979 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing
OBI not included.

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Santa Esmeralda

LP | 1978 | JP | Original (Philips)

LP | 1980 | JP | Original (TSOP)

Release: 1978 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+

Japanese pressing without OBI!

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The O'Jays

The Year 2000

7" | 1980 | US | Reissue (Parkside)

Release: 1980 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Used Vinyl

Medium: VG+, Cover: Near Mint

Japanese pressing with OBI and insert.

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Sundown

Spaced Outta Place

12" | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Thank You)

Release: 1980 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Sound Signature is proud to present a re-issue of the 7-inch single from Sundown titled "Spaced Outta Place". Composed by Amp Fiddler, Spaced Outta Place was originally released in 1981 on Parkside Records.

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Dreams Come True

Sweet Magic