Back catalogue: Disco/Nu-Disco

Cat: GATT 002. Rel: 11 May 23

Finger On The Trigger (4:37)

Crazy In Kingston (7 Inch rework) (4:04)

Review: On the second volume in the GATT edits series, Swedish scalpel fiend Beatconductor once again pairs a previously unheard rework with something sought-after from his catalogue. In the latter category you'll find flipside 'Crazy in Kingston', an early noughties mash-up that adds Beyonce's superb lead vocals (and Jay-Z's on-point rap verse) from the peerless 'Crazy in Love' with a dusty old reggae riddim. It's a simple idea, beautifully executed. The brand-new (or at least previously unheard) cut this time around is 'Finger on the Trigger', a lolloping, life-affirming tweak of a 1970s dancefloor soul number that sits somewhere between the stomping heaviness of Detroit Soul and the proto-disco deliciousness of Philly Soul.

Tags: Soul Disco | Reggae Disco | Jamaican

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BEATCONDUCTOR

The Drag Stop (hand-stamped 7")

Cat: GATT 001. Rel: 11 May 23

The Drag Stop (4:20)

Something Better (edit) (4:26)

Review: Some hand-stamped 7" white-gold here with Beactconducter serving up a couple of brilliant disco dazzlers for late night sessions. 'The Drag Stop' pairs some aching soft-rock vocals with tumbling congas and chunky disco drums that march on wards and upwards as the synths bring some cosmic drama. On the flip is a more retro sousing disco gem with 'Something Better' (edit). It has funky drums and piano chords dancing next to hip swinging finger clicks and some big vocals. All in all a vital pick up that offers two some dance-y disco delights.

Gespielt von: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

Tags: Balearic Disco | Soul Disco | Rock Disco

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BEATCONDUCTOR

GATT 003 (hand-stamped 7")

Cat: GATT 003. Rel: 01 Jun 23

Human Emotions (4:50)

I Can FIXX A Hole (4:44)

Review: Long-serving scalpel fiend Beatconductor is in old-school mash-up mode on this tidy seven-inch single, which serves as the third release on his freshly minted GATT imprint. On 'Human Emotions' he cannily combines two classic cuts: the instrumental of Human League synth-pop classic 'Don't You Want Me' and the full female acapella from a loved-up, glassy-eyed soul/R&B gem that should be familiar to most. He does something for more revolutionary on the surprisingly brilliant 'I Can FIXX A Hole', where the acapella from a Pepper-time era Fab Four favourite rises above a tweaked, slightly dubbed-out version of a vintage, Rhodes-sporting Hall & Oates groove. It shouldn't work, but it genuinely does!

Tags: Disco House

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BEATCONDUCTOR

GATT 004 (hand-stamped 7")

Cat: GATT 004. Rel: 16 Sep 22

Think About It (4:25)

Let It Happen (unreleased 7" mix) (4:26)

Review: This is the fourth in a new series of stamped 7" releases from Gatt artist Beatconductor. There is nothing smart about the work on 'sink About It' which simply brings a classic vocal to a big beat. It's an easy way to get any party going. On the flip is 'Let It Happen' (unreleased 7" mix) which his more nuanced and interesting, with funky bass lines, loose limbed percussion and gorgeously twinkling keys all raining down from above.

Tags: Disco House

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BENITA

Time For A Change (7")

Lawson Entertainment Japan

Cat: ATH 055. Rel: 16 Nov 17

Time For A Change (3:25)

Time For A Change (Hot mix) (3:24)

Review: In the sales notes accompanying this latest slice of 7" gold from Athens of the North, boss man Euan Fryer admits that he spent a good "four or five years" trying to locate an original copy of "Time For Change" before finally tracking down original singer Benita. She was more than happy for him to reissue the record, which is one of the most inspired and well-made disco-soul records you're ever likely to hear (how it remained a lost classic, we'll never know). Benita's lyrics and vocals are superb, the horns are punchy, and the B-side "Hot Mix" contains one of the best slap-bass solos you'll ever hear. In a word: essential.

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Loredana BERTE

E La Luna Busso (remastered) (7")

Groovin Italy

Cat: GR 1272. Rel: 29 Oct 20

E La Luna Busso (4:34)

In Alto Mare (4:25)

Review: Loredana Berte's career started in the mid seventies and went on to make her into one of the most iconic Italian singers of her generation. Her 1980's album proved her most acclaimed and now Groovin Records serve up two of its most standout cuts. The fuse big hearted vocals, cosmic disco keys and funky reggae beat that will warm any early evening party right up. 'In Alto Mare' is the more upbeat of the two thanks to its funky riffs and big piano stabs, but both still sound mighty fine after 40 years.

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BEVERELY SKEETE

Warm (reissue) (7")

Mr Bongo

Cat: MRB 7208. Rel: 28 Oct 22

Warm (5:42)

If The Feeling Is Right (5:08)

Review: Mr Bongo take a trip back into the golden era of boogie with this choice reissue from the mighty Elite label. There were countless classics on there back in the day, but they were rarely pressed in mammoth quantities and so some have become highly prized items in the ever-ravenous second hand scene. Beverley Skeete laid down some killer singles in the early stretch of her career, and 'Warm' is one of them. Originally out in 1985 and sounding as funky as ever, it's a great opportunity to cop this jam, which comes backed with the lilting finery of 'If The Feeling Is Right', an evergreen downtempo soul jam originally put out in 1983.

Tags: Disco Funk | Soul Disco

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Don BLACKMAN

Say You'll Be Mine (7" + insert)

Mr Bongo

Cat: MRB 7211. Rel: 14 Jul 23

Say You'll Be Mine (5:21)

Your Love Makes Me Crazy (6:27)

Review: A vault of formerly unreleased Don Blackman material recently surfaced via the Chicago DJ/producer/digger Marc Davis, who in recent years struck up a relationship with the children of the mysterious New York pianist and songwriter. Now this wealth of jams finally gets released: 40 years' worth of unheard Blackman - cassettes, CDs, discs, reel-to-reels, paperwork, even VHS tapes - inevitably once more reignites the obsessive fan interest in his music, which sprang from its already-mystical cult status in the rare funk and soul-digging world.

Tags: Disco Funk | Jazz Funk

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BOO

Boogie Drive 678 (Muro Re Edit) (7")

Cat: HR 7S268. Rel: 17 Apr 23

Boogie Drive 678 (DJ Muro re-edit) (4:56)

Boogie Drive 678 (DJ Muro re-edit - Steel Pan dub) (4:52)

Review: Boo is a solo Japanese boogie vocalist who was largely active in the noughties; his most eminent album 'Post Soulman' was released in two volumes, and did thrilling justice to Boo's soulful vocals and faux-Philadelphia street beatstyle. Now rereleased as a single (originally one of the tracks from the album), 'BOOGIE DRIVE 678' gets a good look back on. With a busy mix and lyrics reflecting on the butterflies one feels when encountering someone who makes us feel "high inside", this reissue also comes with the venerable steel pan mix on the B.

Tags: Disco House | Jazz Funk Disco | Soul Disco | Japanese Disco

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BOSQ / KALETA

Meji Meji (Folamour remix) (7")

Bacalao

Cat: BAC 011. Rel: 19 Dec 23

Meji Meji (Folamour remix) (4:27)

Sonayon (Disco dub) (5:11)

Review: Bosq and Kaleta's most recent single, an inspired Afro-disco two-tracker featuring 'Meji Meji' and 'Sonayon', has been given the remix treatment. On side A, Folamour successfully re-imagines 'Meji Meji' as a joyous, sun-bright slab of cheery deep house/colourful nu-disco fusion, wisely making the most of Kaleta's infectious vocals, the original disco bassline, and the pair's chirpy horns. Over on side B, Bosq takes over and delivers a delicious 'disco dub' of 'Sonayon'. A little more stripped-back and groove-based than the original nix with breakdowns and special effects aplenty, Bosq makes merry with horns, highlife guitars and more Afrobeat style bass guitar pressure.

Tags: Disco House | African Disco | Afro House

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BOULEVARD

Ready For Your Love (reissue) (7")

Mother I'd Like To Funk France

Cat: MILF 002. Rel: 18 Sep 23

Ready For Your Love (4:47)

Still Ready (4:40)

Review: Mother's I'd Like To Funk shows off their reissue credentials once more here with a real sizzler from Danish pop group Boulevard. The tracks are from their little-known 1981 album American Dream and have been fully licensed here. A-side 'Ready For Your Love' is a sweet street soul gem with snappy drums and fleshy arps next to the aloof male vocals. 'Still Ready' on the flip is a Synthphonic Dub that has a very similar rhythm and sound but with some more native chords over the top and an extra bounce and talk box vocals.

Tags: Disco Funk

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Craig BRATLEY feat AMY DOUGLAS

No In Between (7")

Magic Feet

Cat: MF 022. Rel: 11 Jul 23

No In Between (Ashigaru dub) (4:12)

No In Between (4:47)

Review: With a catalogue that contains a mixture of mind-altering chuggers, deep house, disco and Balearic beats, second-guessing what Craig Bratley will release next has always been a tricky proposition. Even so, joining forces with Brooklyn maverick - and honey-voiced singer - Amy Douglas for a spot of bleeping revivalist synth soul was one of them. Douglas is at her emotive best on the B-side original mix, singing sweetly about complicated relationships over a thrillingly lo-fi low-tempo groove rich in squelchy bass and 8-bit lead lines. The A-side 'Ashigaru Dub' is arguably even better, brilliantly re-framing the track as a heady, intoxicating and sub-heavy dub workout of the sort that Mad Professor probably knocks out in his sleep. In a word: inspired!

Gespielt von: Mimi, Juno Recommends Disco, Saucy Lady

Tags: Disco House | Balearic Disco | Dub Reggae | Downtempo House

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BRIEF ENCOUNTER

Where Will I Go (7")

Cat: ATH 070. Rel: 30 Jun 21

Where Will I Go (4:09)

Always (4:34)

Review: North Carolina's Brief Encounter were one of the bands to define the 70's US soul sound but, unlike many of their peers, the group remained in the sights of crate diggers and specialists, straying away from significant commercial success. This particular single, for instance, wasn't even released officially and has remained the stuff of legends until now, so it's thanks to the reliable Athens Of The North that we're able to give it a spin on our turntables. Put simply, "Where Will I Go" and "Always" are two unmissable soul ballads that are simply impossible not to appreciate and get excited by - they encapsulate a particular note of optimism and romance that represented the 1970s in America, taking us on a journey into the past. Don't miss it!

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BRIEF ENCOUNTER

What About Love (7")

Expansion

Cat: EXS 027. Rel: 10 Mar 22

What About Love (3:10)

Got A Good Feeling (4:01)

Review: North Carolina outfit Brief Encounter have long been a cult band amongst funk, soul and disco collectors, leading to reissues of both of their albums (1977's Introducing... The Brief Encounter and 1981's We Want To Play). Here Expansion Records continues the trend of delving deep into their catalogue by offering a new edition of 1976 single 'What About Love'. The title track is undeniably excellent - a sweet, funky and attractive chunk of disco-era dancefloor soul just dripping with emotion. Over on the flip you'll find original B-side 'Get Right Down and Do It', a heavier slab of horn-toting disco-funk pleasure that boasts a seriously addictive bassline and some surprisingly surprising synthesizer flourishes.

Tags: Disco Funk | Soul Disco

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BROTHERHOOD BAND feat TAJI

Leather Pants (7")

Cat: ATH 104. Rel: 24 Feb 22

Leather Pants (4:24)

Nicci's Theme (3:35)

Review: The relentless Athens Of The North is having a busy month even by its own high standards. February alone has at least three new 45rpms dropping and this might be the best: Homegrown Syndrome were a band that ended up in LA but giggled all round Memphis. Some members had played with an earlier band but they all came good on these previously unleashed tunes that have been found in the attic of Jerry Jones. 'Got The Love' is a chunky funky stepper with swirling synths and disco energy. 'Party Vibes' then takes off once more on hip swig claps, big arching chords and strident drums.

Gespielt von: Marcoradi as Hear and Now, Juno Recommends Disco

Tags: Jazz Funk Disco

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Bill BROWN / THE SOUL INJECTION

Dreamworld Fantasies (7")

Super Disco Edits

Cat: SDE 51. Rel: 28 Sep 20

Dreamworld Fantasies (4:13)

Stay Off The Moon (2:33)

Review: Bill Brown and Al Hall jr met in 1971 in south central LA and shared the same flat as jazz man Doug Carn and Brownstone vocalist Billy Wilson. They often played together and some of the sessions gave rise to the two hard to find tracks offered up here. 'Dreamworld Fantasie' is a first release of an unissued 1977 disco and soul gem that muses on how we'd all like our lives to be - and right now such escapist vibes have never been more in need. Flip it over and you'll find a rare though previously released 1971 single 'Stay Off The moon', which delivers a poignant political message that resonates to this day.

Gespielt von: Roual Galloway, I Love Disco!, Red Greg, Originals, Soul Music, Dynamite Cuts

Tags: Soul Disco

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Berro E Sombaro (Record Store Day RSD 2023)

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Chuck BROWN & THE SOUL SEARCHERS

Berro E Sombaro (Record Store Day RSD 2023) (limited 7")

Diplomats Of Soul

Cat: 7RSDDOS 1. Rel: 02 May 23

Berro E Sombaro (3:07)

Never Gonna Give You Up (7" edit) (4:21)

Review: Washington DC group Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers have got a real belting Latin tune on their hands here with 'Berro e Sombaro'. It's a tune that has been sampled many times over the years though you will be hard-pushed to find an original version anywhere. It was originally the last tune on Chuck's Bustin Loose album from 1979 and soon became a go-to funk track with a big impact that also saw it make a mark on the 80s rare groove scene. On the flipside here is an exclusive 7" edit of 'Never Gonna Give You Up', which was composed by Gamble & Huff composed and has never been on 45 rpm before.

Gespielt von: * Record Breakin' Music *, Juno Recommends Disco

Tags: Rare groove | Balearic Disco | Latin Funk

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CABOPOLONIO

Storia Fantasy (7")

Reparto Vinile Italy

Cat: RV 002. Rel: 28 Nov 22

Storia Fantasy (vocal version) (5:38)

Storia Fantasy (instrumental version) (5:37)

Review: 'Storia Fantasy' is a second release from Reparto Vinile that again marries Italo influences to a range of different genres. The label is based in Monferrato in Italy (which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and it is helmed by influential Italian Luca Bernascone. Here he assumes his new production alias Cabopolonio for a super new single. The vocal version is a nice mood tempo roller with lush pines and cosmic twinkles, vibraphone melodies and a nice retro edge to it. The instrumental version is a little more deep and slow. The dub element means it seduces even more and marks a second fine drop from this label.

Gespielt von: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space, LEGO EDIT

Tags: Disco Funk | Soul Disco | Italian

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CANNON & MIRRORBALL

Hot Lovin' (7")

Disco Bits

Cat: DBS 1012. Rel: 12 Oct 20

Hot Lovin' (Don't Stop, Don't Quit) (3:39)

Shack Attack (3:20)

Review: More from the cheeky scamps behind the Disco Bits label, an imprint whose releases regularly blur the boundaries between re-editing, re-making and remixing. Here they welcome back imprint regulars Cannon & Mirrorball (we laughed, at least), who once again serve up two guaranteed disco floor-slayers. A-side 'Hot Lovin (Don't Stop, Don't Quit)' sits somewhere between disco-house and hip-house, with excitement-building raps lifted from vintage hip-hop cuts sitting atop a non-stop beat crafted from tooled-up elements from a celebratory disco favourite. As the title suggests, 'Shack Attack' cheekily blends elements from Banbarra classic 'Shack Up' and B-52s hit 'Love Shack', adding some other choice samples to create a tidy, well-made mash-up that sounds tailor-made for disco dancefloors.

Tags: Disco House

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CARIBOU aka CORTEX

Californie (7")

Trad Vibe

Cat: TV 018. Rel: 01 Nov 21

Californie (3:51)

Stevie (3:46)

Review: .No, this is not a surprise jazz-funk outing from Dan 'Caribou' Snaith, but rather a reissue of the sole single that French outfit Cortex released as Caribou, way back in 1977. Copies of that record are now very hard to come by, so it's great that Trad Vibe have delivered this fresh edition. It's worth picking up for 'Californie' alone. The track is a near perfect fusion of the Gallic ensemble's usual loose jazz-funk sound and energetic, sun-drenched disco - all breathless electric piano solos, memorable guitar licks, dancefloor-friendly grooves and spiralling group vocals. Original flipside 'Stevie', a more relaxed and loved-up affair closer in tone to Cortex's usual material, once again resides on the reverse.

Tags: Jazz Funk Disco

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Christina CARMARGO

Moral Tem Hora (reissue) (7")

Disques Messager France

Cat: MESS 001RE. Rel: 04 Jul 23

Moral Tem Hora (2:51)

Minas Do Rei Salomao (2:40)

Review: Hot on the heels of this one first being reissued back in May, it now gets a second run courtesy of Disques Messager out of France. Cristina Camargo's 'Moral Tem Hora' was one of the standouts from the super Brazilian Disco Boogie Sounds (1978 - 1982: selected by Junior Santos) compilation. It's a perfect fusion of Latin flair, Brazilian disco and jazz funk magic that has fat bass riffs and lots of bright chords and busy percussion next to a classic vocal. On the flip things get slower, sentimental and all loved up on 'Minas Do Rei Salomao' which his a perfectly steamy jam for those hot afternoons under the sun.

Tags: Latin disco | Jazz Funk Disco | Disco Funk | Brazilian Disco | MPB

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Cornell CC CARTER

The Change (7")

Expansion

Cat: 7XE 007. Rel: 28 Feb 24

The Change (3:44)

Sometimes (4:18)

Review: Berkeley-born Cornell CC Carter returns with 'The Change,' which is the lead single from his upcoming album on Expansion. Initially making waves with his debut album Vindicated Soul in 2017, Carter has become a force in the UK soul scene with subsequent albums such as One Love, Absolutely, and Next Life. With a storied career that includes collaborations with The Isley Brothers and performances alongside James Brown, he has been a staple on Expansion's Soul Togetherness and Luxury Soul series, and graced the stage at the Luxury Soul Weekender in Blackpool. Here 'The Change' comes with 'Sometimes,' which is produced by Brian Carter and offers a nice counterpoint to the a-side.

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Tags: Soul Disco

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CASBAH 73 / DIMITRI FROM PARIS

Doing Our Own Thing (7")

Lovemonk Spain

Cat: LMNKV 111. Rel: 25 May 23

Doing Our Own Thing (Dimitri From Paris remix part 1) (5:01)

Doing Our Own Thing (Dimitri From Paris remix part 2) (4:57)

Review: Monsieur Dimitri from Paris works his magic on Casbah 73's organic disco grooves with a remix treatment that surpasses all expectations. Casbah's original track may sound like a band-recorded take with added production sheen, but it's actually a deceptively well-made track recorded by a talented solo artist. Dimitri brings added wompy disco-house heat to the track in two parts, with the first part focusing on the more bangerific elements of the original, and the B (part two) stripping things back to focus on the more minimal, solo dubby parts.

Tags: Disco House | Jazz Funk Disco

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CASERTA

Ricky 2 (7")

Cat: BB 45009. Rel: 16 Feb 21

Ricky 2 (Multi-track edit) (6:19)

Ricky 2 (Intoxicated mix) (6:15)

Review: Joseph Caserta's latest sneaky seven-inch is a sequel of sorts to his 2015 single 'Ricky', a deliciously hazy and groovy deep house jam that showcased breathy spoken word snippets from disco-soul lothario Rick James. This time round, the Boston-based producer and KON collaborator has decided to rework James' classic 'Give It To Me Baby' in honour of the track's 40th birthday. He presents a fabulous multi-track edit on side A, rightfully showcasing James' brilliant vocals, Latin-inspired horn lines and colourful synth sounds. He totally re-invents the track on the flip, placing snippets of James' vocals at the heart of a dark, dense, organ-rich early morning house workout.

Tags: Disco House | Tech House

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CASERTA

Curtis (7")

Cat: BB 45011. Rel: 11 May 21

Curtis (Caserta Boogie Oogie mix) (4:50)

Curtis (Caserta Curious mix) (4:23)

Review: If you are a funk and soul lover, chances are you will already have some Joseph Caserta jams in your bag. He is a 7" don who does a fine job of digging out golden oldies and reworking them for modern dance floors. He is legendary digger Kon's long time engineer and shows many of the skills that got him that job here on two different mixes of 'Curtis.' The first is a lush, soul drenched boogie version with heart-melting chords and a nice squelchy bassline. The Caserta Curious mix on the flip is all icy 808s and body-popping slow beats with smoochy feels.

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Tags: Disco House

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CASERTA

Most High (7")

Cat: BB 45013. Rel: 09 Nov 21

Most High (feat Just Blaze - part 1) (5:42)

Most High (part 2) (5:18)

Review: Massachusetts-based producer (and Bridge Boots main man) Joseph Caserta has a way of taking classics and introducing them to the dancefloor in a completely different way. Instead of reintroducing classics, from now on he introduces you to new ones. The first offering is 'Most High' featuring The Reverend Just Blaze. Rev Blaze comes with an uplifting sermon in his unmistakable vocal over a bed of energising horns, flutes, vibes and strings. Over on the flip, he goes deeper into the night on the soulful and emotive second part.

Tags: Disco House

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CASERTA

Teddy (7")

Cat: BB 45005. Rel: 12 Feb 20

Teddy (Caserta's Rooftop mix) (4:50)

Teddy (Caserta's Basement dub) (4:53)

Review: With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Caserta and the rest of the Bridge Boots crew have decided to offer-up something decidedly glassy-eyed and loved-up - specifically two fresh bootleg re-makes of Teddy Pendergass's 1978 Philadelphia Soul classic "When Somebody Loves You Back". The seven-inch singles boasts two distinctively different versions. On the A-side you'll find the "Rooftop Mix", a striped-back blend of dub disco and boogie in which Pendergrass's fine vocals rise above a rubbery bassline, colourful '80s soul synths and toe-tapping beats. Over on the B-side Caserta flips the script, layering selected snippets of Pendergrass's vocal over a deep, dark and bass-heavy house groove. It's sub-titled the "Basement Dub" and that's exactly what it is.

Tags: Disco House

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CASERTA

Marvin (7")

Cat: BB 45006. Rel: 06 May 20

Marvin (Casey Mistake mix) (5:02)

Marvin (dub That Got Away) (5:05)

Review: Having previously worked his magic on classic cuts from Diana Ross, Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass - among others - Bridge Boots boss Caserta has now moved on to Marvin Gaye. He's grabbed the acapella from a classic song - in this case one of Gaye's duets with Diana Ross, "My Mistake (Was To Love You)"- and incorporated it into a brand new track. The A-side "Casey Mistake Mix" sits somewhere between early '80s boogie and the mid-80s proto-house sound created by Boyd Jarvis, Timmy Regisford and Paul Simpson. Interestingly, Gaye and Ross's vocals fit it like a glove. The flipside "Dub That Got Away" is an altogether more bumpin' garage-house workout rich in cut-up vocals snippets and wobbly analogue bass.

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CASERTA

Diana (7")

Cat: BB 45003RP. Rel: 05 May 20

Diana (Caserta 7 The long Way mix) (6:00)

Diana (Caserta Sing-A-long dub) (5:17)

Review: Bridge Boots main man Caserta has previously proved to be one of the most talented re-editors around, up there with higher profile artists such as the Reflex and Joey Negro. His latest offering, a red seven-inch single featuring new rearrangements of Diana Ross hit "I'm Coming Out", is another beauty. On the A-side he offers up a "Long Way Mix" that gives more prominence to Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards' killer backing track (partly via stripping it back to the groove at key points) while retaining most of Ross' vocals. On the flip you'll find a "Sing-A-Long Dub" that strips it back further during key instrumental passages to allow the Motown legend's vocals to shine.

Tags: Disco Funk | Soul Disco

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CASERTA / LUCKY RY

Bobby II (7")

Cat: BB 45004. Rel: 15 Jan 20

Bobby II (Caserta & Lucky Ry 70's mix) (5:04)

Bobby II (Caserta & Lucky Ry 80's mix) (4:45)

Review: Studio surgeons Caserta & Lucky Ry have been busy revisiting a dance floor classic that they now serve up as two different remakes. Once again it is a blue-eyed gem that forms the source material for the pair to impress with their own versions. The "70's Mix" is a laid back soul gem with big horns and smooth, smoochy vocals that will get any bar grooving. Over on the flip, the "80's Mix", has bigger drums and more tiny percussive textures bumping things up while the vocal is passed through a vocoder for that perfect future-retro feel.

Tags: Soul Disco

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CENTRAL LINE

Love Will Find It (limited numbered hand-stamped 7")

GUS US

Cat: GUSCL 002. Rel: 06 Dec 22

Love Will Find It (3:54)

Do You Remember (4:34)

Review: It's rare we hear reissues from those close to the original horses' mouths, but the work of G.U.S. Records is an exception. Run by vinyl and tape collector Gustavo C., the aim of the imprint is to re-release the soul, funk and early proto-electro of artists from Detroit whose music had only circulated in unreleased demo form. Mainly focusing on funk and boogie, '80s music abounds; notwitshstanding two former releases from rather unrecognised names, their third is a mega-rare single from Central Line. 'Love Will Find It' and 'Do You Remember' have never before seen the light of day, despite the four-piece band's long stint with the major label Mercury. The B-side is a favourite; a unusual slice of falsettoing boogie in triplet time.

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CHARMS / FRANCE LISE

Givin' It Up (reissue) (7")

Favorite France

Cat: FVR 188R. Rel: 04 Jul 23

Charms - "Givin' It Up" (3:40)

France Lise - "Pour Moi Ca Va" (3:28)

Review: Favorite Recordings has previously championed revered and little-known Francophile disco and boogie gems, mostly on dedicated compilations curated by dusty-fingered digger Charles Maurice. This '45' marks the launch of a new series along similar lines, with each release boasting two hard-to-find tracks accompanied by their original cover art (one on the front, the other on the back). On side A you'll find 'Give It Up' by Belgian band Charms, a warming and loved-up chunk of boogie/mid-80s soul brilliance stacked with luscious synth sounds, rubbery bass guitar and eyes-closed male lead vocals. Over on the reverse is France-Lise's 'Pour-moi ca ma', a simply superb slab of French language disco blessed with a killer bassline, funky guitar licks and some suitably heady horns. Tres bon!

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Tags: Disco Funk

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CHEQUERS

Hard Times (limited 7")

Freestyle

Cat: FSR 7098. Rel: 02 Mar 23

Hard Times (3:25)

If You Want My Love (3:30)

Review: 'Hard Times' is a mega rare outing from Chequers which they dropped back in 1983 at the height of popularity for this sport of sound. It's irresistible electro-boogie that will get you in a spin in no time. The squelchy bass, r&b vocals and withering sci-fi disco synths all bring real colour. Flip it over and you will find the equally stellar 'If You Want My Love'. This is the first time this one has ever been reissued by its Freestyle label. Don't sleep on this surefire party starter and underground classic.

Gespielt von: Craig Charles Funk And Soul

Tags: Disco Funk | Electrofunk

in stock $14.00

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Edition Hawara

Cat: EHW 006. Rel: 24 Nov 22

San Francisco Night (2:54)

San Francisco Night (Instrumental) (2:41)

Review: Austrian musician and producer Chris Duchatschek had an interesting career during the 1980s, moving from membership of anarchist band Drahdiwaberl (Falco was also a member) to manning the mixing desk on a string of now largely forgotten European pop hits. He also found time to release a handful of singles of his own, 'San Francisco Night' - which Edition Hawara has wisely chosen to reissue - being the best of them. It's a fantastic slab of spacey, star-gazing Balearic synth-pop - the track's White Isle credentials are assured by the seemingly random acoustic guitar jangle sitting in the background - featuring vocal daydreaming about Californian evenings. The flip-side instrumental take is, if anything, even better.

Gespielt von: Manu Archeo

Tags: Balearic Disco | Cosmic Disco

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