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This re-release from Italians Do It Better features "Want You Back", a sparkling, hazy electro-pop / oddball post-disco song sounding like it's been made on vintage 80s keyboards. We get two mixes of this, plus two versions (English! Spanish!) of B-side gem "All Out Of Order", a slo-mo electronic groover which gives Ramona's vocal the vocoder treatment.

Here's a new Small World Disco Edit, N.4
This one seals the return of LTJ to work for that label.

After turning down almost every imaginable group & record company on the planet, Glass Candy returns from the studio with their second remix in 11 years ...This time it's Appaloosa's "Intimate". Imagine the romantic Human League fronted by Nico covering Stereolab. That's about the only way we know how to describe this record. Glass Candy dips them in their signature analog glitter with some of Johnny's heaviest drums to date as the synthesizers gnaw at your speakers. The result is a beautiful pop song that will haunt you. This is also the first glimpse from Italians Do It Better's forthcoming AFTER DARK 2 compilation out later this year. The b side features the original version from Appaloosa. Who is in the studio working on their debut Lp for IDIB later this year. Bonus tracks include instrumentals, drums, and vocals

After playing Salma & Sabina, John Peel commented on his radio show: "Wasn't it the poet Keats who once said, 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever~' I think he may have had Salma & Sabina in mind."

From the liner notes of the original 1981 release: "This album contains the Hindi versions of the melodies of the World's Number One Pop group - ABBA. Their melodies are magic and their reproduction in any other language is a challenge which only the most talented and versatile musicians and singers can accept....With their stunning personalities, looks and voices, the Agha sisters are sure to become a phenomenon on the musical scene."

Nelue returns to the turntables with the second 12" featuring Spanish folk singstress Russian Red. "Deconstructed" is a summery disco-ish tune with a nice Balearic feel to it. And speaking of Balearic, try the laidback (or lazy') "Chick Me Up" on for size.

Remixes of the title track come from Nelue himself (Cosmic Remix) and disco/house meisters Crazy P, who gave the track a juicy, beefy re-rub. "Deconstructed" is the second of two 12s, the tracks of which are brought together on the CD "Deconstructed EP" (LMNK32). However the Crazy P remix is exclusive for the vinyl. Viva el vinilo

In den Fußspuren von Künstlern wie David Bowie, Iggy Pop und Depeche Mode, die einst nach Berlin kamen, um die legendäre dunkle Energie der Stadt einzufangen, sind nun auch !!! in Deutschlands Hauptstadt gereist, um eine Platte zu produzieren, die einerseits nachdenklich stimmt und andererseits ihr direktestes, um nicht zu sagen: poppigstes Album geworden ist.

Huge re-edit action of some all-time classic tunes on a limited edition coloured vinyl release..!UNMISSABLE!
TODD TERJE RE-EDITS / COLOURED VINYL !!!

ELECTRIC AVENUE RECORDS
QUALITY SLO MO NU DISCO RELEASE WITH REMIX FROM LTJ XPERIENCE

Yet another unmissable, under the counter trio of cuts, lovingly crafted from the most unusual of sample sources,
combined with squeeky clean production values that make this a dancefloor dead cert.
Moonshine bears more than a passing resemblance to Carl Craig's monumental 'Throw' and ploughs an equally devastating groove, utilizing, of all things a chunk of Glitter Band's 'Makes You Blind'.
On the flip the off-kilter but irresistble 'Revenge Of The Rock-O-Mites' is a re-imagining of the lead track from The Incredible Rock City Band's impossibly rare Electro-Funk EP from '83 & sounds like Allan Parsons remixed by Dexter.

Cristina Lover (Sofrito Edit) /
Palm Wine Disco (Hide and Smile Edit) /
La Rosa (Frankie Francis Edit) /
K-Dancé (Frankie Francis Edit)

Atlantic Conveyor / African Disco / Discolalle / Calypso Path
Sultry, slowed down, synthed out disco meets Fela in a steel pan dancefloor riot. Not to be missed.

Fresh Up is the top secret, just-for-fun label started by a legendary electronic producer based in the UK who has close ties to the Rephlex camp. Think Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, George Clinton and Dam Funk in equal parts and you're on the right path.

Disc 1 - Side 1
Artist Title Additional Info

1. The Love Unlimited Orchestra Love's Theme Single Version

2. The O'Jays Backstabbers

3. The Temptations Law Of The Land

4. Manu Dibango Soul Makossa Album Version

5. The Equals Black Skinned Blue Eyed Boys

6. Bobby Byrd Hot Pants (I'm Coming, Coming, I'm Coming) Single Version

7. Rare Earth Get Ready Single Version

8. Timebox Beggin'

9. Sly & The Family Stone Everyday People

10. The Staple Singers I'll Take You There

11. Isaac Hayes Theme From Shaft

12. Jimmy Ruffin Tell Me What You Want

13. The Stylistics Hey Girl Come And Get It

14. George McCrae Rock Your Baby Original Album Version

15. Sister Sledge Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me

16. Eddie Kendricks Girl You Need A Change Of Mind Album Edit

17. Gene Page Satin Soul

18. Carl Douglas Blue Eyed Soul Instrumental

19. Carol Douglas Doctor's Orders

20. Shirley And Company Shame Shame Shame Original 1975 Recording

21. Commodores Machine Gun Album Version



Disc 2 - Side 1
Artist Title Additional Info

1. Van McCoy The Hustle

2. KC & The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight

3. Gloria Gaynor Never Can Say Goodbye Album Version

4. Linda Lewis It's In His Kiss

5. Jackson 5 Forever Came Today Album Version

6. Blackbyrds Walking In Rhythm Album Version

7. Crown Heights Affair Dreaming A Dream

8. Tavares It Only Takes A Minute

9. Double Exposure Ten Percent

10. The Trammps That's Where The Happy People Go

11. Candi Staton Young Hearts Run Free LP Version

12. Kool & The Gang Open Sesame

13. The Originals Down To Love Town 12" Version

14. Diana Ross Love Hangover Album Version

15. Vicki Sue Robinson Turn The Beat Around

16. Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Cherchez La Femme/C'est si Bon



Disc 3 - Side 1
Artist Title Additional Info

1. Thelma Houston Don't Leave Me This Way Extended Version

2. First Choice Let No Man Put Asunder (It's Not Over) Original Album Version

3. El Coco Cocomotion Single Version

4. Cerrone Love In C Minor Album Version

5. Donna Summer I Feel Love Album Version

6. Giorgio Moroder From Here To Eternity Album Version

7. Chic Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)

8. Grace Jones I Need A Man Edit

9. Alec Costandinos Romeo & Juliet DJ Promo Only Edit Version

10. Bionic Boogie Risky Changes

11. Musique In The Bush Album Version

12. Bohannon Let's Start The Dance Edit

13. Sylvester You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

14. Voyage Souvenirs



Disc 4 - Side 1
Artist Title Additional Info

1. Dan Hartman Vertigo / Relight My Fire

2. Patti Brooks After Dark Single Version

3. The Three Degrees The Runner

4. Shalamar Take That To The Bank

5. Carrie Lucas Dance With You

6. Gino Soccio Dancer

7. Slick Space Bass

8. Tamiko Jones Can't Live Without Your Love 12" Version

9. Teena Marie I Need Your Lovin' Single Version

10. Coffee Casanova

11. Diana Ross The Boss 12" Remix

12. Cher Take Me Home Extended Version

13. Donna Summer Last Dance Album Edit

This is the track that forced Perseo into existence. Stockholm's Martin Vogel revamps the classic 80s-era Bruce Spingsteen rock power ballad into an epic cosmic burner. Vogel adds much needed synth and drums to fill out the sound and make it perfect for the clubs. This track has been killing the dancefloors for over a year and now it finally sees an "official" release. This track was made for the summer, and is perfect for a long drive with a loved one or a late night on the dancefloor. So grab someone and take it to the floor! Edition of 400 not to be repressed

Seminlal Belgian New Wave / Synth pop anthem 'Poupee Flash' by Premiere Classe gets a timely re issue. Released in 1982, this is one of those forgotten gems that may ignite a party but you'll never know the name of. Its demand grew when it was one of the stand out tracks taken from Metro Area's incredible Fabric Mix CD in 2009. Backed with another winner - a dark electro ballad, 'La Fille Qui Rit', you need this record in your life!

The full details of The Z.A.C.K. has been lost in the cosmic wilderness... however, we know this to be true... They produced this incredible debut album in 1979, that French composer Robert Loubet was the brains of the operation and that this LP produced one single, the albums opener "Mister Satellite".

Side A : 'Acrostico'
Unusual fretless bassline, almost jazz territory with live sounded drum and hypnotic synth... though it still holds the funkiness all the way through.
Side B1 : 'Jay Bees'
Funky cutting guitar - tropical feeling~ These disco sound effects and bass keep the groove till the background noise breakdown come in, wait for
the main chorus riff!
Side B 2 : 'Windy Disco'
Percussive intro, white noise effects, funky guitar riff - Perfect for the summery season to come!

One time proprietor of the infamous Atlas Records shop in Soho, London over a decade ago, Pete Herbert aka Riverso 68 releases his edits collection as a mix cd.

Side A : 'Baby'
It is not easy task to turn the familiar melody into something more interesting, however Yamwho~ made great intro, great arrangement, instrumental part works too.

Side B1 : 'So In Love'
Hypnotic funky intro, effective key riff, atmospheric chorus, 'so in love with you' hook mixed nicely with other vocal lines too.

Side B 2 : 'Keep On U'
Kicks off with jazzy keys with shuffling drum & bass, beautiful strings, male vocal -soulful, great horns.

We're very happy to welcome aboard acclaimed producer Max Essa's Jansen Jardin label
Max, relocated to Tokyo some years ago and established the label to showcase some of Japan's most interesting new underground artists

4 KILLER DISCO / FUNKY RE-EDITS FROM DEADLY SINS