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Love in C MinorLove in C Minor by Cerrone
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The definitive disco mega-album that put the extreme beat and female vocals in exotic erotic limelight.
Cerrone's ParadiseCerrone's Paradise by Cerrone
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Cerrone keeps up his rhythmic tempo with long lasting grooves and female backups to produce heaven on the dance floor.
Bad GirlsBad Girls by Donna Summer
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Donna Summer, the ultimate "queen of disco", displays the talent that brought her to that status. This collection provides digitally remastered perfection in "Bad Girls" album, and includes the 12" versions of her greatest hits.
Get the FeelingGet the Feeling by Two Tons of Fun
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Excellent vintage disco soul brought to you by the two females that did back-up for Sylvester as Two Tons O' Fun, and later as The Weather Girls.
El Coco - Greatest Disco HitsEl Coco - Greatest Disco Hits by El Coco
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"Cocomotion", "Let's Get It Together", "Brazil", "Mondo Disco", "Dancing In Paradise" highlights.
From Here to EternityFrom Here to Eternity by Giorgio Moroder
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GIORGIO is spelled hugely on original album cover, and the same is here. His ultimate disco hit which brought strobe to the dance floor like no other.
The Boris Midney AnthologyThe Boris Midney Anthology by Boris Midney
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Two disc cd composites his career as disco "Studio 54" style master producer, with songs you may have heard, but didn't know who did it. Unlike Cerrone, he takes off in different directions at any given time, but leads you back.
OutlineOutline by Gino Soccio
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"Dancer" is by far the best Gino Soccio cut out there, and this cd provides the original album. His music has a H.G.Wells Time Machine quality using backup eerie electronic synthesizers for an awesome sound, while dancing on the dance floor.
Grand 12 Inches, Vol. 1Grand 12 Inches, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
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4 knock em down discs full of upbeat tempos that were meant to please, with full-blown versions and outstanding selections, some very hard to find elsewhere.
Journey into Paradise: The Larry Levan StoryJourney into Paradise: The Larry Levan Story by Larry Levan
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2-disc cd with legendary Larry Levan of New York's reigning back then Paradise Garage underground dance club, that quickly displays why the funk is considered bold and underground disco.
The Best Of VoyageThe Best Of Voyage by Voyage
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The bigger cinematic beats of Cerrone transcend into a "voyage" of planet earth's many countries and civilizations brought forth in dance music backgrounds that moves your feet.
Let Them Dance: The Best of D.C. LarueLet Them Dance: The Best of D.C. Larue by D.C. LaRue
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"Cathedrals" was one hot ticket for this singer, and many of his songs can be heard in other sources like "Thank God It's Friday" and "The Casablanca Records Story".
Lime - Greatest HitsLime - Greatest Hits by Lime
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"Your Love" is proclaimed as one of the most loveable upbeat disco songs of the century.
AnthologyAnthology by The Salsoul Orchestra
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"Tangerine", "Your Just The Right Size", "Nice and Naasty", "Chicago Bus Stop", "Salsoul 3001", "Magic Bird Of Fire", "It Don't Have To Be Funky", "How High", "Salsoul Rainbow" make this instrumental group backed by female vocals-legendary premiere disco.
The Best Disco in Town: The Best of the Ritchie FamilyThe Best Disco in Town: The Best of the Ritchie Family by The Ritchie Family
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"The Best Disco In Town", was their best hit ever, but 'Brazil" first raised the dance floor eyebrows. Then followed "Put Your Feet To The Beat", with additional cuts like "It's A Man's World". Arabian medley and African Queens gives you a condensed taste of what the full sided album versions were all about.
The Very Best of BohannonThe Very Best of Bohannon by Bohannon
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"Bohannon's Beat", "Foot Stompin Music", "Let's Start The Dance", "Bohannon Disco Symphony" justify the legendary early disco song artist Bohannon that pulled people on to the dance floor, and left their cocktails behind.
The Best of Claudja BarryThe Best of Claudja Barry by Claudja Barry
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Claudja Barry "Boogie Woogie Dancin Shoes" is her swan disco song, but she has much more where that came from frame of mind all located here in the majority of her favorited cuts.
The Hustle & The Best Of Van McCoyThe Hustle & The Best Of Van McCoy by Van Mccoy
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Do "The Hustle" was actually one of the first songs I remember while entering my first disco club, and it's only because of the non-stop flute back-up accompanied by trumpet, and unforgettable chorus intro. Van McCoy went on to become a noted producer for many other disco groups.
Love Is the Message: The Best of MFSBLove Is the Message: The Best of MFSB by MFSB
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If you like jazzy grooves mixed in with your retro disco beats, then say no more, cause MFSB has the sound, and the shake on the dance floor with "Sexy" and "TLC". It's soul train!
Best of My Love: The Best of the EmotionsBest of My Love: The Best of the Emotions by The Emotions
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"Don't Want To Lose Your Love" gave soul song lovers second thought for the sounds of disco. "Best Of Your Love" followed with sultry sounds of "Don't Ask My Neighbor", and "It's You For Me". "Flowers" was also included in the powerhouse premiere album with that name.
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah BandDr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
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"Cher Che La Femme" made this group the favorite of Los Angeles discoteques, and I was there to see the chaos. Made couples do the couples like dance on the dance floor. The original album, which is this one, had many other cuts that held up the famous disco hit.
The Greatest HitsThe Greatest Hits by Silver Convention
"Save Me" was yet another premiere disco groove that was overplayed by the local DJ at the time, but never grew tiresome. "Fly, Robin, Fly" was the mega-hit, and their unique sound based on chorus female vocals, with starring singer Penny Mclean doing her hit "Lady Bump".
KC and the Sunshine Band 25th Anniversary CollectionKC and the Sunshine Band 25th Anniversary Collection by KC & the Sunshine Band
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I still prefer this particular 2-disc cd with many versions of "Please Don't Go" and sung in spanish version by K.C. along with Tom Moulton's extended version mix of "Get Down Tonite", and many songs that made this group center disco stars. "That's The Way I Like It" has standard version.
Casablanca Records StoryCasablanca Records Story by Various Artists
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4-disc cd full to the brim of prime disco music featuring many Donna Summer songs in full-length, Cher, Parliamant, Love & Kisses, Village People, Dennis Parker, D.C. LaRue, Pattie Brooks, Meco, Irene Cara, Stephanie Mills, and Giorgio Moroder!
Barry White - All-Time Greatest HitsBarry White - All-Time Greatest Hits by Barry White
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Everyone's master of dig it in the soul disco bedroom, with heated vocals, and soothing backup strings which makes our Barry, the maestro of disco soul-forever. It begins with his "Love's Theme" and just keeps on going til you reach his "Just The Way You Are".
Cerrone 3: SupernatureCerrone 3: Supernature by Cerrone
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"Supernature" ultimate mix, backsided by his wonderful female non-stop disco busting tunes beginning with "Give Me Love". Cerrone, in his day, was a marval.
The Glow Of LoveThe Glow Of Love by Change
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Luthor Vandross came into the ultra commercial limelight with his involvement with this disco album "The Glow Of Love", and "Searchin". Not one bad cut, otherwise.
A Love TrilogyA Love Trilogy by Donna Summer
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"Try Me, I Know We Can Make It" launched Donna Summer from an already blossoming career with this several songs connected with each other in one big song album on one side!
Studio 54, Vol. 1: Music From The Miramax Motion PictureStudio 54, Vol. 1: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture by Original Soundtrack
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Can't decide which albums to buy? Didn't like this movie? Don't worry about it, cause the 2-volume "54" still can provide the ultimate quick fix for the lazy DJ at home, and it might even surprise you!
54, Volume 254, Volume 2
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Radio versions of the some of the top disco hits which make a good clean pick collections of disco favorites.
Best of Thelma HoustonBest of Thelma Houston by Thelma Houston
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"Don't Leave Me This Way" classic disco dance hit from vibrant singer Thelma Houston based on Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes song.
I Will Survive: The AnthologyI Will Survive: The Anthology by Gloria Gaynor
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"I Will Survive (Remix)", "Never Can Say Goodbye", "Reach Out, I'll Be There", "Honey Bee", "Anybody Wanna Party?", "I've Got You Under My Skin" stand out cuts on this 2-disc.
I Am What I AmI Am What I Am by Gloria Gaynor
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"I Am What I Am" very huge disco surprise hit, I thought, from the gal that struck it rich with I Will Survive disco hit.
What a Diff'rence a Day MakesWhat a Diff'rence a Day Makes by Esther Phillips
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Classic soul from the gal that can whip out the proper form of "What A Difference A Day Makes" like no other singer possible.
We Love DiscoWe Love Disco by Various Artists
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Begger's can't be chooser's and despite availability of some songs-this 2 Disc includes "24 Hours A Day" by Barbara Pennington, and "Sinner Man" by Sarah Dash, although not the 12" cuts.
Ten PercentTen Percent by Double Exposure
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Mega dance hit of the late 70's with "Ten Percent" the ultimate top draw from this cool male group of disco.
The AnthologyThe Anthology by Loleatta Holloway
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"I May Not Be There When You Need Me (But I'm Right On Time)", "Hit And Run", "Catch Me On The Rebound" big soulful tracks from the gal with one head of vocal steam!
I Like YouI Like You by PHYLLIS NELSON
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"Don't Stop The Train" remains one of her memorable dance hits along with this compilation of her hi-energy classics of the 80's.
Ain't Gonna Bump No MoreAin't Gonna Bump No More by Joe Tex
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"Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)" major classic disco hit from Joe Tex that doesn't let his talents stop at one hit wonder.
If You Don't Know Me by Now: The Best of Harold Melvin & the Blue NotesIf You Don't Know Me by Now: The Best of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
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"Bad Luck", "If You Don't Know Me By Now", "The Love I Lost", "Don't Leave Me This Way" absolute milestone soul from legendary male group.