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Excellent new rework of Chaka Khan 'I'm Every Woman'

Check The Guns are back with the second to last instalment in their Tape Edit series.
It's onwards and upwards for 004 where side one sees a deconstructed work out of The Fatback Bands 'The girl is so fine'. Track 2 'House Down' is a no holds barred party tune for the discerning dance floor that will do all the work for you.

On the flip 'Sugar Samba' is a rework of the London records classic from Julia and co. Finishing off we have an edit of Heatwaves 'Super Soul Sister' which is a gem of a vocal funk track that gives as good as it gets and leaves you wanting more.

From Valencia to Detroit, from Detroit to New York via Bristol and from there to Johannesburg " Daniel Kyo connects the dots on this gorgeous slice of disco-house meets urban beats. All that, on a very limited 12' with screen-printed artwork.

Finally.. its here the full Deep Disco and Boogie vol.1 compilation containing 8 full lenght rare disco/boogie winners! The UK-based dealer and collector Zaf Chowdry a.k.a. Zafsmusic.com, selected some of his finest and in-demand jams for this double pack. The compilation opens with the sought after extended mix of a KILLER and ultra-rare disco track by China Burton, which has possibly one of the most heaviest break-downs around. Ojeda Penn delivers a dancefloor smasher called 'Brotherson', heavy bassline. 'Afternoon of a Faun' is most known for being sampled by Moodymann in 'Mahogany Brown'. 'Cash - Hot Thang' closes the first half of the compilation as a proper boogie funk slammer. 'Chemistry - Closer' is a production by Dr. Otto Gomez, known for his recent reissue on PPU records. It is originally featured as a b-side on the hard to find Chemistry 12" on Masterpiece records. 'Rock Your Roll' is one of the lesser known tracks by Roy Ayers, but def a must have. 'Set It Out' by Razzmatazz was originally released in 1982 on Hit Records, a perfect boogie tune with strong synths and vocals. The CD features the 12" mix of Master Force's 'Don't Fight The Feeling', featuring a sick breakdown, a solid disco stomper and still a heavily sought after tune.

Kicking things off in style is New York's Deep & Disco with the heavily groovy Knock Me Out.
While Irish masters of cut n paste business, Get Down Edits, take more of a disco funk path with the highly infectious 'Make Your Body Move'.
Finally, all the way from Monte Carlo, Rocco Raimundo (the man behind the massive We Love Dreams from last year) threatens to tear up the dance floor with the ecstatic 'Must Be Love'. Lovingly edited and re-mastered for 100% disco action.

Volume 3 of the highly collectable Digital Deviance series has landed ! And yet again it is another big-hitting, floor-filling compilation of their top selling reworks for all you digital disco DJs out there. Featuring hot versions by a stellar line up of today's top disco connoisseurs including Dr Dunks, The Revenge, Onur Engin, Pete Herbert, Dicky Trisco, Social Disco Club, InnerWestSoul and Situation, these tracks have received huge support from all the world's best disco jockeys and are tried and tested dance floor bombs .The CD includes a number of exclusive reworks by many of the featured editors that have never been released before and will only be available via this format. These include massive cuts like 'Music' by The Revenge & 'Sunset' by Pete Herbert. Also available for the first time in digital format is the highly in demand 'Get Up' by InnerWestSoul which was originally put out only as an extremely LTD vinyl release. The music has been pressed onto black based vinyl-look CDs and housed in beautiful sleeves to create a very hi-end package.
Collect them all while you can and enjoy the music!

Disco House 2012: "Disco Sound Goes House" ist das Motto dieser erfolgreichen CD-Serie, die einige Dance- und DiscoSongs aus den 70s, 80s und 90s präsentiert, die hier in neuen Reload-Versionen von den angesagtesten DJs und Acts geboten werden. Zusätzlich enthält die Compilation aber auch reichlich neue, heiße Songs und Club-Charts-Stürmer, die aber den Geist der guten, alten Dancefloor-Zeiten innehaben und diesen mit den Club-Sounds von heute paaren.

12 massive House hits taken from main italian & int'l DJ charts. All extended, original & unmixed tunes , with artists as David Jones, Richard Grey & Nari & Milani, Sean Finn, Michael Antley ... and many more !!!

4th edition in 2012 for this incredibile collection of greatest Dance & House tunes in extended & unmixed edition. 20 incredible tunes, incl. Bob Sinclar, Benny Benassi, Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick ft Skin, Black Legend, Nadia Ali...And many more hits !!!








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Far Out Recordings present the seventh 12' single of the Monster Disco Orchestra series. Far Out completes the first phase of the FOMDO series with a huge release from KIRK DEGIORGIO, THEO PARRISH & JOHN MORALES.

The first six instalments 'Mystery' (remixes from John Morales and 4 Hero), 'Dead Dance' (remixes from Mark E and LTJ Xperience), 'Freefall' (remixes from Jose Carretas and G & D), 'He's Alright' (Mark E & MODE), 'The Last Carnival' (Isoul8) and 'Keep Believing (Can You Feel It) (Theo Parrish & Kompleks) sold-out instantly. Again strictly limited to just 500 copies, FOMDO07 brings together three monster producers from Essex house electronic soul boy Kirk Degiorgio, the Detroit master Theo Parrish and original disco remix man John Morales.

Kirk Degiorgio returns to Far Out following his 2001 Offworld - Two Worlds album project and a number of Far Out remixes with a signature heavy techno mix of Vendetta ready for the electronic dancefloors and Kirk's huge techno club nights. With glitchy siren synths to the fore this hard hitting piece of highly original techno music. Kirk stretches the boundaries once more.

World famous producer and DJ Theo Parrish has become a buy-on-sight name keeping complex, emotional deep house on the map. Theo's sound is here in full widescreen with blissful production as the Detroit bass and samples create this addictive relaxed mix; Keep Believing was one of the deep house tracks of 2011 - and having sold-out is available again in concise radio edit form here.

John Morales is the pioneer of the remix and original producer of Jocelyn Brown, Galaxy, Five Star, Shalamar and all things disco fabulous. The previously unreleased disco dub version of 'He's Alright' ends this heavyweight vinyl EP, which collects the highlights of the underground and exclusive FOMDO remix 12' project so far.

Joe Davis (label founder) created the Monster Disco Orchestra alongside Far Out producers David Brinkworth (Harmonic 313) and Daniel 'Venom' Maunick (son of Bluey Incognito) the latter of whom wrote Vendetta. The original track was recorded in Brazil with the Monster Disco Orchestra led by Azymuth's Jose Roberto Bertrami, arranged by Arthur Verocai and with Rio's finest musicians and hugely talented string section it is supersized disco like you've never heard remixed by true electronic producer greats.

'I grew up around soul and black music and when I started buying records at 12 years old, disco and funk was really taking off in the UK. The reason for making this record was my continued attachment to soul and black music alongside Brazilian music, which is so important to me and ultimately the basis of Far Out.' Joe Davis

Dance in action compilation, created by DJ Danilo Orsini. On previous winter release was a tribal compiled selection. This new one is for Progressive Dance music lovers !! 13 tunes to dance !!!

Faze Action have never been comfortable with the nu disco tag, and in an age where it's dominated by digitally designed and somewhat pedestrian in its tempo the Lee brothers return with a dynamic live sound that sets them apart. "Freak for Your Love" is the lead track from their forthcoming album Information Overload and straddles a sick dubbed out punk funk groove that brings to mind the sort of incessantly sweat inducing music DFA was releasing in the label's first few years. A pleasant new direction for Faze Action is explored further on the accompanying "New Wave Disco Dub Mix" that delves further into the realm of echo and delay over that strident groove. The mysterious ST holds court on the flip with two rerubs that switch the emphasis up towards a throwback bumping 90s house flex without loosing the original's charm.

oogie Originals fourth release see's two names to the label (yet familiar faces).

Haku is Chris Barker (one half of Deep Space Orchestra) and he delivers an immense A-side in "Naiad" that steers through every dance genre possible. From disco to rave, vie house, boogie and even a smattering of techno, this track has a little bit of everything. It is backed up by DFA and On The Prowl Honcho Jacques Renault, who uses his magic touch to smooth out the intensity and position the track in a completely different light.

The flip has two tracks from Little Creatures (Cosmic Boogie and Andy Mac) that have a tougher, more machine driven sound. The main track "Bearfoot" is laced with old school vocals, synths and all the classic drum machines...whilst 'I Think I Feel Alright' is a more musical affair - with subtle touches of piano intertwining to create a laid back but driving vibe that can work on the ears or the feet.

Ultra-phat re-edits of two classics from one the biggest acts of the
Philly sound. Essential.

Welcome to our brand new release Hed Kandi: Deep House. With this release Hed Kandi takes you on a deep, sexy and soulful journey, to a world where secret warehouse and loft parties hold sway as the exclusive hangout destinations for the coolest and most fashionable crowds.

Keeping up their ethos of dancefloor "edits with the love left in" HMD bounce back on A1 with monster from their 3rd compilation. Never before released as a 12" and much in demand from DJs who have heard it in HMD sets, its a whole Horse Meat Disco original track laid out underneath the original vocal acapella. Playable peak time or at the end of the night its as deep as disco gets!

On B1 a majestic and imperial take on a classic ONE MORE TIME the HMDers push the way too short original track and lengthen it into a luscious, euphoric anthem. HMD take all responsibility for end of the night spontaneous dancefloor hug-ins.

On B2 the boys have taken the squelchy synths of a real underground track and turned up the intensity that they felt seem to disapated in the original. Keeping the vocals pretty much as they are including all the whoops and yelps that make the track so exciting HMD have stayed true to the original but have just given it the Horse Meat touch. A bit of added percusion and a whole lotta love.

The 5th release on 'House Mannequin' includes four rough and edge disco/house tracks.
This release fits the dance-floor, open air situations as well as your headphones. Recommended!

Main House Music Tracks included in this double CD !!! 20 House Tracks as Sak Noel, R.I.O., Tom Boxer, Tom Hangs, Frankie Knuckles, and many more. All unmixed, extended & original versions !!

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Following two well-received 12' singles in 2011, Bristol's Bedmo Disco Records - 'The Sound of Bedminster' - returns in 2012 with something rather special: the debut reedits EP from longtime family member JIMMY THE TWIN.

Now firmly established within the international disco network thanks to contributions from the likes of Pete Herbert, Sare Havlicek, Mustang and Downtown Party Network, Budapest based label Spacewalker Recordings slip out their latest dose of discoid brilliance with Julian Sanza at the helm. Collaring the Argentine is quite the coup given his sizeable discography for the likes of Rebirth, Solardisco and Lost My Dog among others, as well as his involvement on keys for the excellent 2020 Soundsystem. Proceedings commence with the classic disco strings of "Dangerous Groove" treated with contemporary studio dust and slick echo laden filtration and aligned to a flirtatiously low slung bump, and the track gets hollowed out for an excellent fizzing dub disco remix by the Brazilian half of The Rimshooters aka Rotciv. "Royal Pains" has Sanza on more playful form, triggering vocal loops over a dusty beat whilst teasing out a sublime disco infused house groove in a manner akin to Jiscomusic era Mark E. Completing the cosmopolitan line-up is London based DJ and producer Kid Who of Mindless Boogie fame who turns in a fine remix that strips down "Royal Pains" into a refined laser disco jam.

Famed for their self-released KM Editions series, Keyboard Masher join Daphni and Tom Croose in the Resista family with the roaring 'Afro Editions', two faultless edits that distill the spirit of mother Africa.

Opener 'JuJu' is an epic fifteen minute long journey filled with joyous, duelling guitars, syncopated percussion, shuffling rhythms and a myriad of unexpected passages and turns. Captivating from the off, there's only one word to describe 'JuJu' - magical.

On the flip ' Tcham Tcham' takes a more direct route to the dancefloor... Riding on a more electronic 4/4 beat, it's unashamedly leftfield, with a thunderous chug, a great guitar riff and deadpan calls of 'Tcham Tcham', which all builds up to an anthemic climax. Drop it and watch the dancefloor melt.

Introducing 'Kleine Reise Records', a Berlin based label flowering from the roots of their beloved clubs Kleine Reise & Loftus Hall; a natural progression to further share our world of sound.

Life is change, tastes evolve, the only essential ingredient is for our music to have soul.
Free from the shackles of any particular style or genre and from the constraints of time, we begin a journey through the sonic universe.
Our first offering comes from two of Kleine Reise's founding members Dara Drea O'Neill and Peter Power.
On the A-side we have Sun-K, composed during several sundowns at the hazy heights of last Summer. Channeling the collective spirit of the open-air arena, it offers the first glimpse into Peter's Ufordian fantasy.
On the B-Side; Dara takes a bare-back ride through a pitched dreamscape. The constant flapping wings of a Little Dragon guides him. If you stretch out your arms it feels like flying.
Lastly with 'Red Roses' Peter conjures up an irresistible dream-like, slo-mo workout, guaranteed to be drifting out across the Adriatic beach parties this summer

Take a little trip with us. Love The KR Family

Continuing on from the massive Kon 12" released on Basic Fingers we welcome back our good friend Kok. On the A side Koko delivers a real uplifting feel-good disco/boogie scorcher that will make you wish for those hot summer parties .
Stay With Me by Norman Connors is perhaps not his most known track but we'll guarantee this bad boy will be the prime time number for many DJ's as Koko's really take this track to another level. Soulfulness at its very best! On the B-side Burning Up by Imagination has, since it's release almost 30 years ago ripped up dancefloors all over with it's piano chord hook and a steady bassline. This mix is an updated version with lots more production details and plenty of Koko flavour.
Its already been tried and tested in the Basic Finger kitchen with an exceptional result.

Lets Ride is the third artist album by KRAFTY KUTS. On this album KRAFTY has produced 16 tracks with many Featured Vocalists that showcase the many influences of today¹s dance music and show the eclectic side of Krafty Kuts and his world famous DJ sets. Be it hip hop,breaks, Drum and Bass, Rave or Dub step there is something for everyone on this album.

Vibrations are fast gaining a reputation as Britain's finest exponent of vintage-leaning, analogue jack music, and this EP from the mysterious Last Floor Hotel is another winner to add to their list of fine releases. "Track One" opens with a flurry of drum machine driven power accented with acid gurgles and chilling organ chords that recall Legowelt at his finest. "Between Them" meanwhile opens proceedings with a bleep filled intro, with distant Chicago-inspired vintage bass weighting everything down as shady Detroit melodies seep through a lo-fi haze. On the flip, "Ride Me 660" is a sparse and moody acid number with neon, syrup coated bass which adds a heavy atmosphere to the EP. The record is closed out with a remix by none other than Luv Jam, who reworks "Between Them" into an airy Balearic number, with 303 flecks combining with bright melodies and a driving bassline to create the musical equivalent of stepping into a warm bath.

Great Funky House from Paris. Limited to 300 copies. Save your copy!

Small World Disco Edits are back at it again, this time with a release from the head honcho himself, LTJ! Working under his LTJ Edit Rework guise and on point as ever. Three great edits, all testaments to the reason LTJ is such a respected figure in the edit world.

The Majesty's Pleasure label returns after an extended break with their fourth issue of disco-centric edits and it's clear the time out of the spotlight has left this mystery bunch of dusty fingered tweakers fully refreshed. Whilst previous volumes have dipped toes in funk filled and Philly string led waters, Majesty's Pleasure Vol 4 focuses fully on music from the post-disco /proto-house period of the 1980s and sounds very much like a Beautiful Swimmers DJ set condensed into just 12 inches of vinyl. The concerted diggers out there will be consulting their sample notes for the source material on each of these ("Space Palace" has the most obvious hook) whilst those who've simply been enjoying output from the intermittent EROS label will love both sides here.

MERC 009 sees another Mark E 2 tracker with SNOW WALKER & ENVIRONMENT.

Snow walker combines an uptempo relentless percussive hard nosed rolling drum rhythm, running parallel with shimmering disco lights, synth blobs and a messed up yeti vocal nag, nestling comfortably somewhere between the black country and the black forest.

Environment however pushes itself all deepness and glory with electronic female vox, looping sub bass boogie and a slow Sasquatch techno sensibility.

Official compilation for the " Il Mirabelle " club near Mantova. Wellknown for the sound of the DJs that play mostly disco, soul, afro funk, brazil styles. A great collection of unfergettable tunes ( Monyaka, Edwin Starr, The Sunshine Band, Candido, Gilberto Gil, ... and many more !!!!

ISM Records drop this tasty 12" sampler of what to expect from their forthcoming Midnight Riot compilation that showcases the finest slo mo cuts, boogie joints and late night takes. The four tracks included here represent the DJ friendly contributions with Drop Out Orchestra, Ajello, The Legendary 1979 Orchestra and Mr Chicago present. The latter steps up first with "Bad Dub" which expertly submerges a mid 90s US rock n roll classic in all manner of echo and delay, whilst fellow Scandinavians Drop Out Orchestra provide an equally inventive electro groove rendition of a Sylvester standard with "Get Up". Dinner City Sound contributor The Legendary 1979 Orchestra brings some effervescent disco vibes to the B Side with "The Living" notable for its rough drum programming as much as the slick sample looping. Little needs to be said about Italians Ajello other than they know how to construct a disco groove that combines classic and contemporary touches and "That Groove Again" is a perfect example of this talent.