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Original Re-press of the Original Italo-Disco Hit Recorded in 1983 by 18-year-old producer Roberto Ferrante and voiced by otherwise unknown Douglas Roop, a soldier who was working at the south Europe NATO headquarters in Naples, ìCome on Closerî was such a classic of early Chicago house that original pressings sell on eBay for upwards of $200. It was sampled on Neon Indianís ìPsychic Chasms,î giving it another small resurgence in popularity online.

Smilax Records presents a selection of the best tracks in the compilation Salento Calls Italy. Hits like Kalinifta, Por La Noche and the new single Danilo Seclì Master Blaster, Sweet Harmony and unreleased remix official Best of the Best

01. Danilo Seclì - Master Blaster (Radio Version)
02. Anthony B feat Capleton, Sizzla & Jah Clarity - Best Of The Best (Danilo Seclì Official Remix)
03. Danilo Seclì ft. Sud Sound System - Festa (Radio Version)
04. Danilo Seclì vs Santoro & Bovino feat. Cesko & Puccia from Après La Classe - Por La Noche (Radio Version)
05. Danilo Seclì feat. BoomDaBash - Mister President (Radio Edit)
06. Danilo Seclì - Sweet Harmony (Radio Version)
07. Vivaz & Danilo Seclì VS Santoro & Bovino Feat. Cesko & Puccia - Zimba (Radio Version)
08. Danilo Seclì vs Santoro & Bovino feat. Boomdabash - Go Down (Radio Version)
09. Danilo Seclì & Marco Santoro feat. Zimbaria - Le Sei Menu Nu Quartu (Remix)
10. Danilo Seclì vs Santoro & Bovino feat. Cesko from Après La Classe - Kalinifta (Radio Version
11. Danilo Seclì ft. Manu Funk & Blandini - Sono Fuori (Original Mix)
12. Danilo Seclì vs Santoro & Bovino feat. Gabriele Blandini - Music For The People (Original Mix)
13. Danilo Seclì vs Santoro & Bovino feat. Cesko from Après La Classe - Kalinifta (Federico Scavo Remix)
14. Vivaz & Danilo Seclì VS Santoro & Bovino Feat. Cesko & Puccia - Zimba (Pacolab vs Mr Glitch Version)
15. Danilo Seclì feat Sud Sound System - Festa (Papaleu Remix)
16. Danilo Seclì - Master Blaster (Absolut Groovers Mix)

Original Re-press of the Original Italo-Disco Hit Recorded in 1983 by 18-year-old producer Roberto Ferrante and voiced by otherwise unknown Douglas Roop, a soldier who was working at the south Europe NATO headquarters in Naples, ìCome on Closerî was such a classic of early Chicago house that original pressings sell on eBay for upwards of $200. It was sampled on Neon Indianís ìPsychic Chasms,î giving it another small resurgence in popularity online.

First 2016 release from Disco Modernism, Milan! Fred Ventura new single is a classic Italoconnection production of a song originally written in 1984 and never finished until today. The new arrangements are almost totally inspired by the first demo and only a few ingredients have been added to the final track.
To complete the package we asked some of our favourite contemporary producers to rework the song in their unique style. Flemming Dalum go back to the early 80's typical sounds for his rework, Phil R rebuild the song with his personal and melodic touch, Codazzi increase the BPM for another of his pumping remixes. The release is strictly limited to 300 12' vinyls, 150 colored copies plus 150 classic black vinyls.
Digital version will be released in February 2016 enjoy it!

All tracks are original record productions House Of Music 1984, unreleased until April 2015. This record is in loving memory of Vincenzo Balestrieri, "Offshore Powerboat Racing World Champion", 1968, 1970.From the first to mid-sixties the "Offshore Powerboat Racing" was emerging as a worldwide sport. Great Britain, France, Sweden and Italy were holding regular events that, along with the existing US venues, became part of the World Championship Tour. In 1968, after a four-year domination by the Americans, Italian count Vincenzo Balestrieri Cosimelli of Rome, (Dec. 18, 1926 - March 31, 2012) was able to clinch the world title by winning 5 of the season's races:
1 - Sam Griffith Memorial Race, Florida, US
2 - Naples Trophy, Naples, Italy
3 - Viareggio-Bastia-Viareggio, Italy
4 - France's Dauphin D'Or, France
5 - Swedish Grand Prix, Sweden
..and by taking the second place at the Wills International Race, England. In 1970, Balestrieri repeated his feat by winning his second title of Champion of The World.

for the 1st time the Official remastered reissue of the original 1984 recording with original artwork - full picture sleeve ! 350 limited copies, vinyl, 2014 under license of Expanded Musuc srl Italy Kirlian Camera are one of the pioneers of the Italian electronic scene. Active since 1979 under the name Suicide Commando, the band changed name in 1980 releasing the first demo-tape Dawn and the self-titled mini-album in late 1981. The early records contain a mix of synth pop and new wave/dance songs, while towards the end of the 1980s' Kirlian Camera's music became darker, turning into electro-gothic sound. Nearly every release since then has explored different fields, from industrial to ambient and trip-hop.

Official limited 300 copies reissue of the rare Blow Up records release of the Italo masterpiece Pink Footpath by Loui$. Originally released in 1985 and here officially remastered and released for the first time with original artwork and full picture sleeve under license of Gianni John' Tirelli. On the A side is Magic Dance and on the flip side the instrumental version of the track Pink Footpath' that with its analogue bassline , synths and mediterranean guitar riffs become a must to have and one of the most played tunes in Ibiza / New york / Chicago crossing the Italo disco and disco borders.

I had just opened "Click Records", my record label in the center of Milan, a short walk from CBS. Was in the '80s and in my office there was a constant coming and going of artists, many young talents at the first experience, others already well under way and some who later became famous as Pino Mango and Eros Ramazzotti - with which I composed the song "Un Amico" who later won St. Vincent festival catapulting him to the Sanremo Festival.

One day appeared to me a certain Luigi Fregapane (aka Louis) with a demo by himself produced in Turin. I listened to the track several times, and with a smile to him I gave my OK for that song sketched by hand.

The voice of Louis was amazing, and his dowry of guitarist eclectic and very personal was evident . I phoned Alberto Radius and booked a few days of studio to produce the track we later called "Magic Dance". Once the A side was done , I personally decided to work on a remix to which I gave the name "Pink Footphat" after being delighted observing an infinity of pink flowers covering like a carpet the street I was walking through in Milan.' Gianni Tirelli

Italo disco for the freaks out there! Elitechnique with their new Disques Panoramiques project. Five 45's scheduled with italo styled cover versions of 80's rarities. Featuring female vocals on top of their slow and sexy disco grooves. Original versions by Patrizia Pellegrino and Valerie Dore coming in fine crafted Elitechnique versions. No samples used, all music performed with the elite technique from Phako and Florintintin. Limited edition of 200 copies.

Since its inception in 2009 Slow Motion has set the standard for new wave of Italian dance music producers. With over 15 releases in the archive the Italo/Berlin based label is now about to drop it's first ever compilation; 'Italian Dance Wave'. Bringing together some of the secret weapons that label boss Franz Underwear has had tucked away in his record bag with brand new tracks from the likes of Clap Rules, Bottin and Riders of the Lost Arp this compilation packs a mighty punch with its 22 tracks. 16 of the finest cuts that have been causing damage on the dancefloor will also be released on vinyl alongside the CD and digi-pack versions.

Welcome to the Bordello A Rimini beach club! Salta & Roma is a Danish entitled collaboration between Mike Salta and Morten Roma. Having shared a passion since they were kids for Italo disco and cosmic space music when it emerged in the late 70's, the offspring in this project has natural reflections and retro elements from this legendary period of electronic music.

After 25 years Bordello A Parigi offers you these mid-80's italo-disco-bangers on vinyl again. Three old killer releases transformed in one reissue. The three course menu contains the two 1985 hard hittin' D. Carred obscurities and continues with this spicey hidden gem 'I'll Go Where I Like To Go' from Rambles, which was D. Carred's first production on vinyl in 1984.

Original Re-issue of the 1985 Italo-Disco classic...

Neon is not a common name for italian post punk lovers. Born in Florence, the cradle of peninsula's wave, they were probably the first important post punk gothic band in our country and they are still nowadays one of the most active band in 80's Italian new wave time, still marking Italian rock history. The band, which was born first as a duo at the end of the 70's in Florence's undeground culture, soon stands out for its KRAFTWERK and new wave icons' synth, which made their style a unique 80's cultural dream's specimen, together with newromantic and post punk tought of bands like JOY DIVISION, ULTRAVOX and HUMAN LEAGUE. In 1980, the band got off to an electronic start with the single Information of death, and later, through several line up changes, it achieves to synthetize a mix of obsessive electro sounds, obscure athmospheres and quite original pop melodies which take shapes in later works like Tapes of darkness (1981), Obsession (1982), My blues is you (1983), Dark age (1984), in 1985 Rituals sanctioned Neon as the best Italian new wave band of that year. Drums ñ Gianni Cuoghi Engineer ñ Gigi Giorgetti, Stefano Barnaba Guitar ñ Adriano Primadei Synthesizer, Electronic Drums (Rhythm Machines), Tape (Tape Treatments), Vocals, Written-by ñ Marcello Michelotti

1st copies on colored vinyl , numbered limited - includes exclusive 3 Vinyl, 12", 33 RPM, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Triple Gatefold, Coloured
Special Limited Edition 100 Copies Only. Included Special Cd Master Tape and Postcard Signed
Disco Modernism is proud to announce the imminent release of the 30th anniversary remix project of the most successful Fred Ventura single to date. Originally produced by godfathers of Italo disco Turatti and Chieregato and released on Gong records at the end of november 1984, this extremely limited deluxe gatefold package contains an amazing array of finely crafted remixes from amazing talents from across the globe

Limited 300 copies - Official Remastered Reissue of the 1984 Original Recording of this ultrarare timeless masterpiece.

The second volume in the Salamanca edit series.

The multitalented Roberto Auser returns to his Dutch West Coast dancefloor roots! Heavy three tracker on the Pinkman sublabel Charlois, with sounds varying from tripping intergalactic tribal electro to southern space disco.

Original Re-issue of the 1985 Italo-Disco classic...

Original Re-issue of the 1985 Italo-Disco classic...

Party Apex Newness Dancing Action in short P.A.N.D.A. This was the theme song of the PANDA club in mid 80's Italy where Marcello Bertini aka DJ Arch (Arch stands for architect, he was studying architecture at that time) was a resident DJ. It was pressed on limited edition vinyl to promote the club and parties. A few decades later this 12 was re-discovered and became an in great demand record for italo collectors. Bordello A Parigi got in touch with Marcello Bertini and found out he still had all the original mastertapes, laqcuers and even the CMYK films for the sleeve: a true italo treasure. Get ready for some dancing action!

Where else to go for a new slant on Spaghetti Dance than its homeland: Italia! Irregular Disco Workers, Andrea Frittella and Gregorio Assandri, have been delivering their own brand of floor packing neo disco for a number of years. Italofficina sees the duo finally getting the vinyl treatment. Bordello A Parigi alumnus, and fellow countryman, Hard Ton has been drafted in for some extra mirrorball muscle on "Dimmi Di Si". Expect smiles, tears and shimmying bodies from this love-tinted sherbert-filled romance romp. Lush synth melt and mesh with smooth vocals in this late night outing. Twilight is the time and Irregular Disco Workers are providing the atmosphere. "Les Folies" is soft and nurturing, funk flanked and infectiously grooved. Chocolate covered bass lines, crisp claps with an addictive quality that warrants a health warning. The flip introduces itself with the sun streaked arpeggios of "Electronic Emotions". Clean shaven the track pulses with energy, gentle builds tumbling into breaks brimming with blissed-out tones. The curtain fall comes with the considered moods of "Crisi Mistica". Broad bass and steady thump part as a sleek melody is set in motion, bars twirling into a moonlit end. Summer time coming early in the Bordello.

Tango! Volume three in the rare Argentinian grooves, reworked by disco connaisseur Ricardo Piccolo. Limited supplies!

For the 2nd reference we have another project from Manel Ruiz (6tma / Sistema / Medio Escínico / Factor City) and Pepe Yeti (Medio Escínico / En Penumbra), in which deliver 4 tracks of spanish EBM with high quality and rawness. Darkness, coldness and impudence that are a breath of fresh air for the national dark scene.

Another monster Italo Disco Classic on Fonogrammi Particolari !
The release is strictly limited to 300 12' vinyls, 150 colored copies plus 150 classic black vinyls.

Released by Pizzico for the first time in 2009 with the moniker "Erre", Marco Antonio Spaventi was one of the most pleasant surprises about what an excellent techno producer can do with his beloved background: Italo disco. Influenced by soundtrack masters as Vangelis, John Carpenter and most of all italian maestro's like Nico Fidenco, Pino Donaggio, Francesco De Masi, and appearing in the sky like a laser beam in a post-atomic Bronx filmed by Enzo G. Castellari, the positive first album of MA Spaventi called "Viaggi" is landing. A real journey into obscure worlds, dirty streets, atomic sunsets, broken hearts and analog feelings, a blessing for your most romantic and cinematic essence. Could this folding full length fit the modern dance floors Maybe It could be better for the outcast clubs of a near future: synths atmosphere are sweet and pressing at the same time, the melodies and beats fit together in a succession of deep emotions, the "tape" sounds old school and totally irresistible. Pizzico is proud to present MA Spaventi's VIAGGI: nine exclusive tracks for a brand new album, invoking and evoking dusty Italo vibes, analog synths and written soundtracks for unwritten movies.
FEEDBACK:
IN FLAGRANTI: really nice!
PHORESKI: Excellent work!!! Looking forward to getting a copy when released...
TONY D'ONGHIA (DLSO): Web coverage and radio airplay guaranteed
AVANTI: WOW! Really Amazing! Cosmic and Trippy Stuff.
KID WHO: Swampy, stoned Italo groovers and expansive Giallo atmospheres... I'm a big fan of MA Spaventi and this doesn't disappoint!
PEEDOO: (Hell Yeah, Mantra): amazing
CRAIG BATLEY (Magic Feet): lovely sounding album
LERI AHEL (Mutant Disco Radio Show): Brilliant! Thanks. All around great album.
DJ ROCCA: great album, i need vinyl!!
SARE HAVLICEK: Cool LP, deep and mellow at the same time! My favourites are NRPN5 and Pausa.
FRANZ SCALA (Slow Motion): Just Amazing...
CHRISTIAN ZINGALES (Blow Up): review guaranteed
ANDREA POMINI (Dj Mag Italia): review guaranteed
MARCUS 'MAKOSSA' WAGNER (Makossa & Megablast): Aspetta Un Attimo Sounds good to me !
RANGE OVER DISCO: ready to 'viaggiare'!
ENZO PONZIO (Black Magic): great work... Pizzico doesn't disappoint
TIM SWEENEY (BEATS IN SPACE): Some lovely music on here
IRREGULAR DISCO WORKERS: Really cool package, a very complete album, fresh, obscure, dreamy and analogic,ready for upcoming summer season. Full Support!
MASSIMILIANO PAGLIARA: Absolutely lovely!
MARVIN & GUY: Stupendo veramente (really amazing)
PETE HERBERT Thanks for sending the album to check... Some very nice moments on there for me.. Prima Che mi perda especially..
FABRIZIO MAMMARELLA Stupendo!
MICHELE TESSADRI (Get Wet Music): Good stuff! 'un disgustoso amico' and 'bloccato in treno' on repeat..
ICHISAN: Great music... Would love to play this out asap!

Limited Original Warehouse find 1982 original pressing from the experimental band from the Bigazzi brothers founders of Materiali Sonori & Fuzz Dance labels that also produced Alexander Robotnick.

Bordello A Parigi continues the Riviera Disco series with a top choice selection of artists from all over the world. Volume 4 includes four club bangers from the hands of Salta & Roma from Denmark, Taras Van De Voorde from The Netherlands, (The Real) Kent Clark from England and Leach from Belgium. Limited supplies!

One of the rarest gems of the italo disco genre starting the "La Discoteca" sub label.Here we find disco, R&B, italo, and electro all inside one track in the traditional "vocal" and "instrumental" version. Everything is based on synth and bass lines with a stunning sexy female vocal from JO JO !
Reissued thanks to the Help of Massimo Monti and "Il Messia" Claudio Pisani D.J.

Second outstanding release on ARCHIVIO FONOGRAFICO's sub label BORDERLINE EDITIONS ! Limited remastered official re-issie originally out on the legendary S.P.Q.R. label LIMITED 300 COPIES ON STANDARD BLACK VINYL / PICTURE COVER LIMITED SUPPLIES / 1st copies only on colored vinyl One of the most electronic italo records ever made. Originally a tribute for the Cellophane club in Rimini.

Official 2014 re-issue ! LIMITED 300 COPIES ON STANDARD BLACK VINYL / LIMITED SUPPLIES / TImeless record released in 1983 anticipatng the sound of the next decades and still sounding extemely actual !

Clone Classic Cuts serves another cult Italo disco classic! Gorgeous female vocals slapped on that lovely 80's synthesizer/drum programming.

Another monster Italo Disco Classic on Fonogrammi Particolari !
The release is strictly limited to 300 12' vinyls, 150 colored copies plus 150 classic black vinyls.

Since late seventy's N.O.I.A. have always been well present on the electronic scene.
In 2015, they are back on Italian Records with their 1983 original versions, plus a NEW REMIX using the same vintage equipment and keeping the old school vibe !!!
The other NEW Version is made by I-ROBOTS,already well know for his recent reworks of UTOPIA by GIORGIO MORODER, celebrates ITALO DISCO with his modern and powerful step.

Bilbao's greatest DJ team and heads of the Vocoder Club, WLDV (We Love Dolce Vita) hit hard with their debut EP for Giallo Disco, From Total Low Motion Action to Sinister Splat-alo Pounders, this is music for your over pressurised space suit as you float further from the ship. With nods to Horror Greats from Fidenco to Frizzi, WLDV is complimented from a remix by the uber-talented Berlin feline Lazercat, who takes Blue Thunder to underwater Drexciyan territory. Mastered by Alek Stark, Art by Eric Lee, prepare for Cosmosis.

Disco Modernism is proud to announce the imminent release of a brand new 12' by Italian new wave trio Out Of Limbo. 'Cold Stars' is taken from the band first album 'Kino' and it's been remixed by the Italoconnection team of Fred Ventura and Paolo Gozzetti using their trademark modern Italo sounds, powerful and melodic with a great respect of the original composition. On the B side you'll find three great songs in a more reflective mood produced by the band, B3 is a cover version of a song made popular in the early 80's by British new wave band The Passions.

LIMITED 300 COPIES ON STANDARD BLACK VINYL / LIMITED SUPPLIES / 1st copies in yellow vinyl original recording 1984 released by Jumbo Records Epic vocals and ultragroovy synthlines made this release one of the Italo Disco "must to have" record !!!

KILLER Italian Library LP from the Fabio Fabor's Edizioni Musicali MINSTREL - RING label, music by Carlo Savina and his orchestra. Shocking and still underrated Electronic panoramic Lounge sounds spaced out by Jazz-Funk and dope Funk Breaks, amazing Electronic Underwater effects. Music inspired by sea islands for a total Lounge aquatic trip. Stunning bassline opens "CANARIES", the best shot from this album: Piano Fender on slow drum breaks, infectious acustic guitars. Electronic/Synthesizer central solo, mental Breaks!