Rod Stewart steals from Jorge Ben – and gets the biggest hit of his career with this Brazilian funk-influenced disco tune that crossed over big! The single features a special disco mix by Jim Burgess. 12-inch, Vinyl record
A wonderful single from Street People – one that's got soaring harmonies that almost take us back to earlier east coast soul, but which are also put together with a tighter groove for the clubs! The cut's one of their best – and it really has the group hitting on all burners. The ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Fantastic! This is the kind of stuff that the 12-inch format was invented for. The track has loads of changes and spare passages – and the cool electronic work by Giorgio Moroder sends us over the top every time. Sure, it's a disco cliche – but this original version is still pretty ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
A high-drama disco classic – one to rival even the power of "I Will Survive"! This classic duet was the "new" tune on Donna's 2LP Greatest Hits set at the end of the 70s – and is presented here in a super-long version that runs for nearly 12 minutes long, served up ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Strange stuff! "Automatic Lover" is a clear Kraftwerk rip off, complete with robotic vocals, and a cold German backing. Very different than anything else Sylvia ever did, and proof that she was certainly a nutter! 12-inch, Vinyl record
An incredible single from Tavares – mellow-stepping club work, served up in some amazingly warm production from Bobby Martin – with a laidback Philly groove that brings out some wonderful harmonies from the group! The tune's incredibly catchy, and even the instrumental is great – ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Their super-huge worldwide crossover hit – and not a bad groover at that! The single features a US remix by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero, plus the original UK rmx from the import. (Rock, Soul)12-inch, Vinyl record
(Cover has ring and edge wear, bumped corner, and is lightly bent at the edges.)
What was more or less a novelty disco track turned out to be a huge hit comeback for Joe Tex – and over the years, it's really gotten a warm spot in our hearts – in part because Joe's great vocals really make the whole thing work! 12-inch, Vinyl record
One of the greatest reggae crossover tunes of all time! "Now That We Found Love" is a killer tune written by Gamble & Huff – and redone by Third World in a smooth stepping mode that forges Philly modern with Jamaican rhythms, a perfect blend in this case, and an instant classic! (Reggae, Soul)12-inch, Vinyl record
A groove that's way different than the disco you might hear on this side of the Atlantic in the late 70s – more a tight Afro Funk approach, served up here with riffing guitars and lots of tight horns that descend in a really cool way with the vocals! "We Like To Party" follows in a ... (Global Grooves, Soul)read more12-inch, Vinyl record
TLC's monster hit, and probably THE track that helped fund Organized Noise's more eccentric experiments to come with Outkast. Dallas Austin on the DARP remix. 12-inch, Vinyl record
A seminal bit of post-disco club – the standout hit by German madrockers Trio – and a tune that always captures our ears, no matter how many times we hear it! 12-inch, Vinyl record
A fantastic 500th release by the BBE label – one that looks back at the past, and soars to the future! This special extended single package is a fantastic return to form for everyone involved – as underground club legends Patrick Adams and Leroy Burgess get a whole new groove from ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
What can we say? "Ring My Bell" was one of the biggest crossover disco tracks of the late 70s – with a cool electronic groove on the beat, and lyrics and production by Frederick Knight, making the southern soul singer one of the more unlikely disco forces of the time. This 12" ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Before Don Was went on to become a huge hit making producer, he cut a number of tasty post disco tracks, like these two excellent Danceteria style numbers, all three versions with an irresistable Lower East Side 80s groove! 12-inch, Vinyl record
A totally great boogie track, with an uptempo groove that pops along in an unstoppable roller disco mode with some very soulful vocals by Jean. 12-inch, Vinyl record
A totally excellent midtempo modern soul groover from Lenny Williams, popping along on smooth groove clearly aimed at the dancefloor, but filled out nicely with sophisticated production! 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label pressing in a ABC Disco sleeve, with a promo stamp.)
A rare disco groover with lots of wicked percussion underneath the bassline – and a cool mish-mash of influences that seems to bring together Miami and Munich disco in one sweet groover! Joanne's vocals give the tune a nice soulful grounding – while guitars, percussion, and spaced-out ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
With Brian McKnight and Joe. "Coming Back Home" is remixed by Freddy Bastone and Jeff Bernstein. "Brand New Dance" produced by Masters At Work. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(In a red and white Apexton sleeve, lightly stained at the spine, with some stuck-on paper, and an index label with BPM. Label has BPM written in pen.)
A snapping little 80s groover – produced by Patrick Adams and Greg Carmichael, with a sound that's a bit rougher than some of their earlier club tracks – but mostly because of the heavy use of electric drums on the beat! Fonda's vocals are deep and soulful as ever – and even the ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Stevie Wonder's tribute to MLK, backed with some nice bits from the two sets of speeches Motown released, Free At Last and The Great March To Freedom: "I Have A Dream", "Drum Major Instinct Sermon", "Dr King's Desired Eulogy" and "I've Been To The ... read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Genius, pure genius – Trevor Horn's transformation of the overcluttered Yes groove down into a lean, mean bit of bass and funk for the 80s! The whole thing snaps, crackles, and vamps along magnificently – a blueprint for Art Of Noise, and countless other groups to come! The remix is ... (Rock, Soul)read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Karen's big cut, the only one we'll remember her for, and a big campy track in its day. Served up here on an original West End single, with vocal and instrumental versions both stretching past the 8 minute mark. 12-inch, Vinyl record
Includes "Pump It Up" by Joe Budden, "If I Can't" by 50 Cent, "Situations" by Bravehearts and Nas, "Gasoline" by E-40, "Neva Scared" by Bone Crusher, and "Off The Wall" by Skillz. (Hip Hop, Soul)12-inch, Vinyl record