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Brand new 12 from Traveller Records, hot on the heels of the boogie masterclass that was Alphabet City, comes Rayko to school you in nu-italo recreation. This is chuggy Moroderish dancefloor stuff of the highest order - watch the crowd dissapear into the tunnel from the beginning titles of 70s/80s Dr.Who - and fall out the other side into the Tomorrows World studio!

Room 315 step up to the fledgling Kinfolk imprint for three tasty psyche-edit numbers; opener "The Eon Men" sets the standard with its robust bass pulse driving a slow beat forward on a flurry of digitised synth solo and live guitar action, whilst "Night On The Shore" begins as a sinister number with lurching bass, but soon opens itself up with its solitary guitar line and floating synth pads which recall the end credits to an 80s thriller, all driven along with minimal 808 percussion. On the flip, edit masters Soft Rocks provide their own version of "The Eon Men", taking the grizzled quality of the original and creating their own minimal wave inspired reworking, with a brittle bassline joined by shady echoes of dub music in its cavernous backdrop and savage low end.

After the success of Rayko's Juno chart topping 'People' EP (Retro006), Retrospective label heads Ruben & Ra step back into the breach for the label's 7th release.

Aficionado is a Manchester institution, a Sunday night session devoted to the musical miracles which many overlook.
Moonboots and Jason Boardman have, over many long years at the helm, championed an endless list of lost classics and new delights. It's the very definition of Balearic, without genre or agenda...

So it's high time they had a platform to showcase some of their buried treasure with the rest of us. The debut release defines what they're about perfectly.
The super talented Shawn Lee (and his Ping Pong Orchestra ) has released some truly amazing music since the mid-nineties, one of his songs was even covered by the stout chinned talent show crooner / pop sensation Will Young.
But it's Shawn's recent work on Ubiquity which has really shone. 'San Diego' first appeared on the Miles Of Styles album and became an end of night staple at Aficionado.
So, who better to take the gentle melodic bossa of the original to the beach bar than Balearic stalwart & 'nado regular guest DJ, Phil Mison
Phil expertly re-arranges the song, bringing the percussive elements & acoustic guitar to the fore and adding a splash of sonic confectionery.

It's basically sunshine on vinyl. Roll on summer

The Situation crew have paid their dues with some of the better disco edits to surface in recent times - a particularly slick and slippery revision of a Quantic standard for Disco Deviance still gets rotation from those in the know. It's nice to see the slightly elusive Five Valley crew return to the art of the twelve inch with something a bit more substantial in form of a new label Situationism and some original material for the debut release. "Barcelona" is presented in three different danceable situations (geddit) with the disco version a particular highlight. The excellent Psychemagik are also called on to remix the track in their own inimitable somewhere between house and disco style.

NEW from Joey Negro's Z Records, hand numbered 12's 1 - 430.
This 3 track EP from SPIRIT CATCHER aka THOMAS SOHET & JEAN VANESSE brings out some serious 80s boogie-esque funk! "STREET SKILLS" takes on the A-side while the bumpin "RENDEZ-VOUS" and "ABSOLUTE DROP" hold down the flip.

GAMM is mucho mucho proud to invite Suonho to the GAMM family.
He's already a well established name on the edit scene, especially after his huge Donny Hathaway edit last year. On GAMM he's now droppin' two heavyweight reworks on one of our all-time social ghetto soul tunes "The World Is A Ghetto". Suonho made classy edits of both the original War version but also George Benson's epic jazz-funk version.

To be honest, we can't choose a winner as we love both version equally but we guarantee you'll use both versions.

Lets take em' to the ghetto!

Historical 70's Disco music tunes. 10 original extended versions including Bob-A-Rela, Tee Cee's, Vincent Montana, Calender, .... and many more !!!

Ivory Boy and Pash are back once again as The Peanuts, huge funky release on No More Hits. The label has had a short hiatus but now is back with a bang!
The guys have been working on this release for some time now, a lot of effort has been put in and it really shows!
A1: So Happy
Original mark one Rhodes keys, clavinet and micro korg by Alex Trebo
B1: Fuir Au Delais
Flute by brother martin
Original mark one Rhodes keys, clavinet and micro korg by Alex Trebo Backing vocals by Diana

Disco Discharge is back! The highly acclaimed series returns for its fourth set of releases throughout March, April and May to once again
lift the spirits and provide a perfect Disco soundtrack to spring 2012! As usual the winning combination of ace compiler Mr Pinks is
accompanied by expert Disco commentator Alan Jones. A deadly combination with a proven track record

(Original 12' Mix) 6.57


(Original Album Version) 15.00
[aD] CD 1-4 | Love Twins - Miami Heatwave (Original 12' Mix)







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(Original Album Version) 14.24

SIDE A
A1: Bring Back
Soulful track with Nicholas written all over it. Cool female vocal and a nice shuffle on the percussion. Synth and bass are trademark Nicholas/NMH style. Back to his best!!

A2: Reachin
Again, another instantly recognisable Nicholas production, the dude has style! Nice percussion and a hypnotic vocal. Great synth lines and pumping, old school house style flavour to the bass/keys.

Side B
B1: All I Got
Really simple but a effective track. Again, a real old school house vibe on this one brought to life by the synth and with a short vocal sample topping things off. Very well executed production.

B2: If You Want
More of a funk vibe going on here. Definite dancefloor hit, that's much deeper than the rest of the record, and it hits the spot! Bass is brilliant, vocal superb - just makes you want to groove!! Hit!

DJ Promo only !! Tango house re-edit of Chic's funky 1979 track from their classic Risqué album

Welcome to the world's third most famous Olsen after Fred and the twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley. It's called Olsen, of course, because the man behind it, Terje, bears that name. Although many people in the industry know all about Terje's exploits - a mysterious encounter with Neverland, DJing hither and thither and becoming a top remixer de nos jours - but little is known of his amazing pedigree.

Smalltown Supersound is proud to present the first single taken from Idjut Boys' debut album, Cellar Door, that will be released in 24th July on Smalltown Supersound.



The 12" is a one sided single and is limited to 500 copies worldwide.

Another critical release, following the deadly DJs Pareja single of last month. Perfectly timed and cued after the recent Raudive long-player on Stefan Goldmann's Macro label. Raudive is Oliver Ho's darker, more 'new-wave' operative, and these latest productions have caught the attention of the folks at History Clock - and it's a perfect alliance. The 'Levels EP' is a debased mix of sleazy, after-hours acid-dancehall with the icy cool of minimal, machine-music dynamics. Essential, in a word.

Three funk and disco classics touched by the hand of Todd on the first DM of 2012!

Volume six of the limited edition strictly vinyl only GUYNAMUKAT Afro Disco Boogie Edit series has arrived with four deliciously trimmed and tucked edits to delight your record bag and excite your dancefloor.Side one kicks off with a very obscure but none the less irresistable slab of female vocal boogie from the golden year of 82.... ''Shake It Baby'' has a throbbing wobbly disco bass with a memorable chorus.
A2. Low Slung Disco does exactly what it says on the tin.....Gently easing in with some slap bass boogie before those glorious Vince Montana-esque strings drama kick in to hipnotic effect. On to the flip we head to the Carribean Islands for some reggaefied feel good sun kissed tropical disco with some obligitory steel drums for a dramatic finish.The 12 ends with a holy grail Nigerian afro boogie obscurity which an original copy sold for an unbelievable $2,000 in 2006 !! GUYNAMUKAT make one single track from the two different versions on the album tightening up the groove accordingly and making good use of those synths and the funkier elements of the track. Early DJ support comes from Pat Les Stache,Faze Action,Suonho,Volcov,LTJ Experience etc

Black belt disco choppers Marvin & Guy board the runaway Let's Get Lost train with two housed up disco edits under their hats. Two very well known tracks get a very unexpected dose of medicine and the prognosis is very good indeed.

Brilliant EP featuring four killer Italo classics from cult new wave label Italian Records. All from 1983, these tracks highlight the label's successful move into the burgeoning Italo-disco sound with three of the cuts mixed by legendary producer Tony Carrasco (part of seminal Italo outfit Klein & MBO) who tweaked the bands' post-punk electronic songs into epic disco/proto-house tinged soundscapes.

IS IT BALEARIC continue a very fine run of form, with another essential 12 from newcomer Aihki, featuring a great rework from Canada's hottest Disco export Eddie C !

Reissue of the original Samba records 12 ' release of two superb and hugely in-demand funky Afro disco monsters 'Sexy Dancer' and 'Step On' by Nigerian funkster Harry Mosco. Originally released in very limited numbers back in 1980 on the tiny Samba record label, both tracks are amazing with super funky B-lines creating a wicked afro party vibe. The original changes hands for big bucks and has become even more in-demand recently after both tracks stood out on the much heralded Kon & Amir compilation. Top quality disco!

Magic Wand is a secretive side label project from IS IT BALEARIC
This is their fourth release in the celebrated series, and comes jam-packed with four fantastic Balearic wonders, respectfully extended and amended
Magic
As always, only one limited pressing will be available

new repressed !!

A SELECTION OF REMIXES AND EDITS FROM THE LIKES OF RAY MANG / GREG WILSON / FAZE ACTION / BRENNAN GREEN & YAM WHO

Discofox Party: Der Discofox ist heute einer der populärsten Paartänze und kommt niemals aus der Mode. Bei Titeln wie Ein Stern, Aber Bitte Mit Sahne, Über Den Wolken, Flashdance, Love Is Everywhere, Ein Bisschen Spaß Muss Sein und vielen mehr kann das Tanzbein einfach nicht still stehen! Diese Hits dürfen auf keiner Tanz-Party fehlen.

OM OFFSHOOT SMOKE N MIRRORS WITH A KILLER RELEASE FROM HOT TODDY (CRAZY P) MIXES FROM THE HUE & RON BASEJAM

NEW OFFSHOOT FROM GIANT CUTS FOR THE MORE SLO MO / HOUSE STUFF. 1ST UP IS UP & COMING PRODUCER 78 EDITS AKA JAMIE BUCHANAN FROM EDINBURGH A REAL TALENT IN THE MAKING HE HAS A TRACK UP COMING ON THE NEXT HOUSE IS THE CURE EP. DJ SUPPORT: SLEAZYBEATS / RAYKO / DEADLY SINS / MAZI & MORE..

Fantastic limited reissue of John Ozila's killer funk album from 1979. Released on French label Disques Vogue, this super-rare LP is chock full of amazing Afro and Latin flavoured disco/boogie gems including the cosmic disco classic 'Funky Boogie'. Previously a fiercely-guarded record collectors' secret, this blisteringly hot and energetic disco workout has recently gained massive new wave of fans after the Pilooski edit of it featured in a TV ad. The album also features joyous afro-boogie bubbler 'Let's Go Boogie', the great brassy salsa-funk of 'Vamos A Bailar' and superb hypnotic spacey groover 'L'Orange Bleue'. Top quality release!

Fantastic sounding reissue of The Fresh Band's highly sought-after 1984 classic 'Come Back Lover'. Produced by The Strikers' Darryl Gibbs and mixed to maximum effect by the one and only Tony Humphries, this super cool disco boogie floor-burner made it big in the Underground dance clubs of Chicago & New York, receiving heavy rotation from legendary DJs like Mancuso, Levan and Ron Hardy. One of only a handful of releases on obscure NY label Are n' Be, the original on the A-side features a super-uplifting piano, a hypnotic bassline (later sampled by Bob Sinclar), an über-tight slap guitar and silky smooth vocals all melting together to create a euphoric slice of funky heaven! On the flip, we have the astounding nine minute Tony Humphries Dub Mix which moves towards a deeper, headier groove, with atmospheric echoing vocals and mind-blowing piano breaks. Great stuff!

The blade wielding edit team known as Beard Science return for 2012 !
Four more lost classics given the short back and sides (and a few extensions)

Up front white label test pressings of the long overdue debut opus from underground dance icon Ali Renault! You might know Renault from his work as part of Heartbreak, or from many a fine release on the seminal Dissident, or maybe more under the radar releases on Cyber Dance, Future Flash and more. An impressive understanding of the four corners of the electro galaxy in Detroit, Rimini, Den Haag and London has permeated all Renault material and is certainly evident here. Across this eight-track double vinyl pack, Renault squeezes out plenty of bicep rippling moments fit for speaker exposure at World Unknown. Additional nods to Renault's influences come in the shape of a guest vocal spot from the iconic Italo voice that is Fred Ventura, whose delightfully off key tones line "Fade Away".

Whilst some people claim that the number seven is lucky, some people, like Duff, don't believe in luck, or if there is such a thing as luck you make your own. You can't rely on anyone else to hold your hand you know, you gotsta forge your own path, they aren't called the mean streets for nothing. Duff is the sort of man who not only makes his own luck (cos who else is gonna look after you) but he keeps an eye on his bredren too. Those in the neighbourhood feel safe because All's Good in Duff's hood, always has been, always will be, the police don't even come there, because they don't have to, that block is on lock-down brother. Though he isn't some type of machismo, over-the-top (hat back go-on Sly) caricature, it's just the way it is, nuthin to argue about. He has a way about him, the glare of a Pitbull and the smile of Don Juan, Dusty is his girl yep that's her real name, the name her mamma gave her on the day she was introduced to this world. The girl is fine that's for sure but what else would you expect from the honey that rides shotgun with the sonic Casanova. She might call herself lucky. Duff would disagree.

Those cheeky Texans are back with another sure fire strictly vinyl only four tracker of funky disco jams,disco reggae shananigans and boogie bullets.Over the last 4 years the Killer Disco & Funk crew have dropped almost 20 releases across their 45 & 12 inch labels all with one sole purpose to provide you the DJ with enough ammunition to destroy the dancefloor with musical firepower .With their exclusive range of exclusive edits & tracks many fans have been picked up on the way including Danny Krivit,Idjut Boys,Greg Wilson,Faze Action to name but a few.

Diner City Sound continues the super edits vibe where they left off, with a four-track release from Mannmademusic! Excellently crafted, all four tracks have a warm and deep feel. So Much Love is a particular fav! This will revive any dancefloor!