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Afrodesia Episode One
Afrodesia Episode One (limited 12")
Cat: BSTX 067. Rel: 23 Jul 21
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Deep Down In Zanzibar (6:42)
Desert Storm (6:32)
Meet In Tunis (5:28)
Orion Beat (6:17)
Review: REPRESS ALERT!: Afrodesia may come on like another dusted down gem from those dedicated detectives at Best, but it is in fact a modern construction from the talented studio trysts of Mystic Jungle and Whodamanny from the Periodica camp. These Italian producers have more than proved their knack for crafting sublime, honey-smooth jams with a nod to the golden studio era of the 70s and 80s, and they're more than up to the task on this killer 12" of heavy funking jams with a dose of boogie and a nod to Ivory Coast disco. It's quite simply perfection, rendered with love and attention to detail, but utterly natural in its feel and flavour.
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Going Crazy (reissue)
Going Crazy (reissue) (limited 12")
Cat: BSTX 016. Rel: 18 Apr 17
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Going Crazy (vocal) (6:49)
Going Crazy (instrumental) (7:06)
Going Crazy (dub) (5:46)
Review: Best Italy continues to do a wonderful job of unearthing much-sought after gems and giving them the re-press they deserve. Lily Ann was a quintessential one hit wonder of Italo disco perfection that surfaced in 1984, and "Going Crazy" captures the mood of early 80s dance music perfectly. Adding value to the release beyond the fresh mastering job and high-end modern pressing, as well as the previously released vocal and instrumental we also get treated to a dub mix of "Going Crazy" to give you even more options for dropping this impeccable slice of Italian dance music history.
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Going Crazy (reissue) (B-STOCK)
Cat: BSTX 016. Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Going Crazy (vocal)
Going Crazy (instrumental)
Going Crazy (dub)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Best Italy continues to do a wonderful job of unearthing much-sought after gems and giving them the re-press they deserve. Lily Ann was a quintessential one hit wonder of Italo disco perfection that surfaced in 1984, and "Going Crazy" captures the mood of early 80s dance music perfectly. Adding value to the release beyond the fresh mastering job and high-end modern pressing, as well as the previously released vocal and instrumental we also get treated to a dub mix of "Going Crazy" to give you even more options for dropping this impeccable slice of Italian dance music history.
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 in stock $16.84
Shadows From Nowhere
Shadows From Nowhere (limited 12")
Cat: BSTX 009. Rel: 12 May 20
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Shadows Form Nowhere (5:29)
Marie (4:49)
Shadows From Nowhere (Danilo Braca Revision) (9:05)
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Shadows From Nowhere (B-STOCK)
Cat: BSTX 009. Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
 in stock $20.00
Turn Me Loose
Turn Me Loose (limited 12")
Cat: BST X061. Rel: 08 Jul 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Turn Me Loose/My Design (extended version) (13:58)
Turn Me Loose (Sirs cut) (10:32)
Review: Best Records present another deep cover jam Balearic diggers will rejoice at being able to lay their hands on. Blue Night was the brainchild of Peter Miconi, who created "Turn Me Loose" in 1983. All the elements are present here, from the aching blue-eyed soul vocals to rich guitar solos and an irrepressible funk bedded down in the groove, here stretching out for a full 14 minutes of pure sunkissed bliss. On the flip, SIRS takes a careful run at the original that simply reframes the elements with a more pronounced rhythm section - this is someone who knows exactly what the track needs and declines to change anything for the sake of it. Classy stuff, as you would expect from a reissue on Best Records.
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Dancing Dode
Cat: BSTX 097. Rel: 01 Feb 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Dancing Dode (Electro Potato remix) (6:37)
Dancing Dode (vocal version) (6:36)
Review: A genuine one off, largely made using the then-new Yamaha DX-7 synth, Joe Car's sole single from 1984 has long been one of the rarest Italo-disco 12" singles around. This reissue has been a long time coming, with the revitalised Best Record finally securing the rights to re-release it earlier this year. It remains a fun and surprisingly on-point release. It appears in two takes, both of which we think were laid to tape at the time. On the A-side you'll find the 'Electro Potato Mix', where chiming lead lines, Fairlight style sampled stabs and male vocals rise above a chuggig, arpeggio style bassline and machine drums. Nestled on the flip is the original vocal version, which sounds like the sort of thing Chris Lowe from Pet Shop Boys may have been dancing to during the period - there are certainly a few cuts in the duo's earlt catalogue that utilise similar sounds and grooves.
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Timeless (reissue)
Timeless (reissue) (limited red vinyl LP)
Cat: BSTX 095RED. Rel: 10 Nov 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Rock Me With Your Love (8:23)
Love Remains The Same (5:59)
Timeless (6:18)
Everything I'm Living For (4:40)
Got To Have You Near (3:21)
Review: Robert Cotter originally released Timeless in 1980, capturing the magic of the disco wave while it was still informed by a classic 70s studio approach before synths and drum machines become the dominant medium. The stand out track on the record is ‘Rock Me With Your Love’ - a timeless gem of get-down heat laid down by a crack team of players and captured by Ned Liben at Sundragon Studio in New York. If you’re always on the hunt for the fiercest jams from that era, you won’t be disappointed by what you find on this album of expansive, expressive tracks from an undeniably talented crew that missed out on wider recognition when their magnum opus was originally released more than 40 years ago.
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Timeless (reissue)
Timeless (reissue) (limited LP)
Cat: BSTX 095. Rel: 10 Nov 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Rock Me With Your Love (8:23)
Love Remains The Same (5:59)
Timeless (6:18)
Everything I'm Living For (4:40)
Got To Have You Near (3:21)
Review: During the pre-Italo-disco era, many Italian musicians and producers made the move to New York after making their own surprisingly authentic-sounding disco records back home. There, they frequentlyworked with Black American singers to make singles and albums that were, curiously, then released in Italy rather than the U.S. New Jersey singer Robert Cotter's 1980 set, Timeless, is a particularly good example - especially as it's a fantastic collection of disco, disco-funk and dancefloor soul workouts. Reissued here for the first time, highlights of the five-track set include the infectious, stretched-out opener 'Rock Me With Your Love' - an under-played dancefloor classic - and the boogie-tinged disco shuffler 'Timeless'.
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Paradise (remastered) (reissue)
Cat: BST X071. Rel: 09 Dec 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Paradise (vocal mix) (5:05)
Paradise (Paradise mix) (4:56)
Paradise (dub mix) (5:09)
Paradise (Deep Jungle mix) (4:56)
Review: Best dig out a bona fide gem from the early days of Italian house music - a one-shot hit from the masterful minds of Alex Neri and Marco Baroni that originally surfaced in 1992 on Adriatic Club. This sunkissed classic has everything a deep house cut should - smooth piano, a splash of diva vocals, and feel-good vibes oozing from every pore. For our money the "Deep Jungle Mix" is the one - a smouldering swinger that will draw you in and keep you warm at night, but whichever twist on the '90s styles you prefer this record has got you covered.
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And The Beat Goes On
And The Beat Goes On (heavyweight vinyl 12")
Cat: BST X090. Rel: 25 Aug 22
 
Deep House
And The Beat Goes On (Marco Margini extended edit) (6:37)
And The Beat Goes On (instrumental) (4:26)
And The Beat Goes On (club version) (4:25)
And The Beat Goes On (Devil Dee & Claudio Casalini Electro dub) (4:52)
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Be Free
Be Free (limited 12")
Cat: BSTX 075. Rel: 14 Apr 20
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Be Free (12" mix) (6:23)
Be Free (instrumental version) (6:27)
Review: First released on the obscure Derby label way back in 1982, Dr Togo's debut single "Be Free" has long been an in-demand Italo-disco rarity. It was co-produced by Louis Figino, who had previously produced Kano's legendary single "I'm Ready", and featured that band's lead vocalist, Glenn White, as the headline-grabbing Dr Togo. This much-needed reissue boasts both versions from the original 12: the deep disco warmth of the A-side vocal version, in which White's invitation to come dance rides rich chords, rubbery slap-bass and spacey synthesizers, and the dub style flipside "Instrumental" mix. In keeping with the style of the time it was recorded, this includes additional layered percussion and selected snippets of the original's female backing vocals.
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Played by: Eddie C
Tags: Disco Funk
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Din Don
Din Don (limited 12")
Cat: BST X032. Rel: 16 Apr 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Din Don (vocal) (5:40)
Din Don (instrumental) (5:36)
Review: Silvana Noris was tragically overlooked back in her mid 80s heyday, laying down just three singles before drifting onto pastures new. Best Italy have dug out her shimmering Din-Don single and given it the new lease of life it so richly deserves, helped a little by DJ Harvey testing the cut out on his turntable travels. Noris' vocal is a curious wonder to behold, hitting a low register and imparting a gravelly tone that sits atop the punchy boogie production. Another slice of disco manna makes its way back into the limelight thanks to Best.
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Out To Get You
Cat: BSTX 098. Rel: 22 Mar 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Out To Get You (7:48)
Out To Get You (Massimo Berardi edit) (5:36)
Out To Get You (radio version) (3:48)
Review: Best Record has secured the rights to this 12" vinyl reissue of Fascination 'Out to Get You', which is dedicated to Giancarlo Meo, the esteemed producer behind Easy Going and other iconic acts. This release, curated by Claudio Casalini, pays homage to Italy's vibrant disco era and blends elements of disco, soul, and funk. The original comes as three different and equally captivating versions, including a re-edit by DJ Massimo Berardi who injects plenty of contemporary flair while preserving the essence of the original tracks. With its fusion of retro charm and modern energy, this reissue offers a nostalgic yet danceable vibe and is primed and ready to for igniting dance floors worldwide once again.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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Love Has Found You
Cat: BSTX 099. Rel: 22 Mar 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Love Has Found You (4:39)
Nightime Lady (5:47)
Review: Best Records has got some superb reissues dropping right now, just in time for summer, and Mike Francis's brilliantly Balearic soul cut from 1982 is next up. This effortlessly heartwarming vocal track was produced by Paul and Peter Micioni and emerged from the Italo Disco scene in Italy on the heels of a former big hit with the Metropole group. However, on this project, he worked under a new stage name but didn't lose any of his creative edge. 'Love Has Found You' is impossibly laidback and lovely with its carefree melodies and 'Nighttime Lady' is a mid-tempo slow burner with funky low ends and a nice playful vocal full of love.
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KKK
KKK (limited 12")
Cat: BSTX 030. Rel: 07 Oct 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
KKK. (club mix) (5:17)
KKK. (dub mix & bonus beats) (10:27)
Review: REPRESS ALERT!: Giorgio Gordano and Giorgio Dolce originally produced "KKK" back in 1983, and the track was taken into the hearts of the blossoming Balearic scene hovering around DJ Alfredo at Amnesia. It's as gentle and sweet natured as Italo disco can be, and of course it makes perfect sense that Best Records would dig it out of the archives and give it the shiny new reissue it deserves. The "Club Mix" of "KKK" is a feast of simple, charming programmed melodies and crisp drum machine rhythms with the innocence of the early 80s in its heart. The "Dub Mix" and "Bonus Beats" on the flip are handy for the technical DJs out there, but the "Club Mix" is where it's at for the lovers.
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Body To Body
Body To Body (140 gram vinyl 12")
Cat: BSTX 012. Rel: 23 Sep 21
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Body To Body (7:42)
African Love Song (6:43)
Review: Italian singer and songwriter Giampiero Scalamonga had a successful run as a disco hitmaker through the 70s, and his crowning glory was surely the Body To Body LP released in 1979. Now Best Records have turned back the clock to disco's golden hour to reissue the Gepy & Gepy classic on pristine wax. While the A-side title track is a timeless gem on its own, it's the impassioned club burner "African Love Song" that will have the diggers rejoicing. From its days as a staple in Studio 54 it's been a sought after gem, and now it's back in circulation for those that know.
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Kasso Remixed By Frankie Knuckles (Frankie Knuckles/Brett Wilcots mix) (B-STOCK)
Cat: BST X064. Rel: 01 Jan 90
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
One More Round (86 House mix By Frankie Knuckles)
Walkman (86 House mix By Brett Wilcots)
Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


Best turn their attention to that sweet mid 80s spot when the petri dish of party music was shaken up between disco, boogie, Italo and the emergent house sound from Chicago. Claudio Simonetti was a titan of the Italian groove, but his monster jam as Kasso, "One More Round", reached the stratosphere when Windy City godfather Frankie Knuckles gave the track his Midas touch. No more justification is needed for this pressing, but don't overlook the flip which finds 80s remix supremo Brett Wilcots taking on "Walkman" and whipping up a boogie frenzy of the highest order.
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Kasso Remixed By Frankie Knuckles (Frankie Knuckles/Brett Wilcots mix)
Cat: BST X064. Rel: 12 Aug 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
One More Round (86 House mix By Frankie Knuckles) (8:10)
Walkman (86 House mix By Brett Wilcots) (7:17)
Review: Best turn their attention to that sweet mid 80s spot when the petri dish of party music was shaken up between disco, boogie, Italo and the emergent house sound from Chicago. Claudio Simonetti was a titan of the Italian groove, but his monster jam as Kasso, "One More Round", reached the stratosphere when Windy City godfather Frankie Knuckles gave the track his Midas touch. No more justification is needed for this pressing, but don't overlook the flip which finds 80s remix supremo Brett Wilcots taking on "Walkman" and whipping up a boogie frenzy of the highest order.
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The MBO Theme
The MBO Theme (limited 12")
Cat: BST X039. Rel: 24 Sep 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
The MBO Theme (long version) (6:01)
The MBO Theme (Italian version) (6:02)
Review: Best Records fire up a surefire classic from the annals of Italian dance music, crafted courtesy of Italo-disco heavyweight Klein & MBO. "The MBO Theme" was originally a hit in the nascent Chicago house scene, spun by the likes of Ron Hardy thanks to its punchy synth bass and hooky Euro-vocals. This sought-after dancefloor gem has been given a faithful remastering touch, as is the Best Records way, and they've also dug out a previously unheard edit of the track named as the "Italian Version," which stretches out the club qualities of the jam for maximum party impact.
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I'm Dreaming (Any Moment I May Wake Up Screaming)
Cat: BST X055. Rel: 08 Apr 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
I'm Dreaming (original vocal version)
I'm Dreaming (instrumental version)
Review: South African musician John Kongos has an illustrious career that has tripped through chart topping material and soundtracks alike. In 1981 he released "I'm Dreaming" as a limited 7", and now Best have dug out this curious gem and given it a proper 12" reissue treatment. The track is a real head turner, leaping from expressive string chops to Italo thrum to create a dynamic, distinctive disco burner that will have switched on heads clamouring for an ID. The vocal version is on point, but the track has enough riches in its composition to make the instrumental take on the flip just as powerful for your record bag.
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Takes Over
Cat: BSTX 092. Rel: 16 May 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Max Him - "Japanese Girl" (extended version)
PJ Marcus - "For Your Sweet Information" (extended version)
Roxana - "In Your Eyes" (extended Voval version)
Fabian Nesti - "Heigh Ho" (extended version)
Midnight Passion - "I Need Your Love" (club mix)
Max Him - "Lady Fantasy" (remix)
Review: Six tracks by some of the less conspicuous names in 1980s Italo disco scene get pressed to a singular unifying 12" here. Commemorating Cruisin' Records' 40th anniversary (1983-2023), 'Takes Over' is a delightful compilation scouring the exclusive vaults of its back catalogue, with label mainstay Nello Jay handling curation duties. Largely centring on the year 1985, two cuts from, 'Japanese Girl' and 'Lady Fantasy', come courtesy of Max Him, while the likes of 'For Your Sweet Information' by PJ Marcus, 'In Your Eyes' by Roxana', and 'Heigh Ho' by Fabian Nesti all stomp, gyrate, and whoop away, indulging the very same escapist fantasies as those involved in the scene back then.
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Melody (remastered)
Melody (remastered) (limited 12")
Cat: BST X068. Rel: 07 Oct 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Melody (7:14)
Melody (dub) (6:43)
Stop Fantasy (7:07)
Review: Hold tight for another dose of seriously sassy Italo brilliance lovingly reissued on Best. This time it's Plustwo and their outrageously fun "Melody" getting the treatment, with the A side given over to the catchy vocal version and the previously unreleased dub version. "Stop Fantasy" on the flip is another sugar-coated trip through poppy dancefloor perfection, with some cheeky acidic undertones for those listening with the right ears. You'll recognize this one as a crossover hit that's snuck up in deep digging sets - now you can get your mitts on it too.
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 in stock $18.94
Sharade
Sharade (180 gram vinyl LP limited to 200 copies)
Cat: P 475001. Rel: 23 Jun 23
 
Balearic/Downtempo
Heavenly Sky (Prologue) (2:07)
Awaky (4:28)
Blue Infinity (3:10)
My Space (2:41)
Janie (3:20)
Invisible Light (4:26)
Impromptu (3:55)
Garden Planet (3:26)
Flying (2:31)
Silent Lely (2:47)
Annelise (3:14)
Awaky (instrumental) (3:59)
Review: For this sublime release, legendary Italian label Best Record has raided the archives of 'private recordings' by multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Pino Presti. Sharade was apparently inspired by the work of painter Tania Cantone and features Presti alongside keyboardist Claudop Calzolari, his son Andrea, bassist Andrea Verardi and organist Guido Mazzella. The results are colourful, sonically vivid and musically rich, with the quintet variously blurring the boundaries between ambient, jazz-funk, Balearic, Mediterranean deep house, downtempo, library music, cinematic soundtracks and slow-motion leftfield pop. It's hard to accurately pigeonhole, but that's no bad thing - especially as the album's varied tracks are united by a classiness and a wholeheartedly enjoyable sun-baked mood.
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Stop The World (reissue)
Cat: BSTX 096. Rel: 30 Jan 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Stop The World (vocal) (6:13)
Stop The World (instrumental) (5:58)
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Come Back Lover
Cat: BTBS 12002. Rel: 27 Apr 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Come Back Lover (3:58)
Come Back Lover (club mix) (4:42)
Review: Not to be confused with the Fresh Band boogie classic of the same name - which, strangely enough, was also released in 1984 - Carl Smith's 'Come Back Lover' is something of a hard-to-find rarity that thoroughly deserves this reissue. Written, produced and arranged by Smith, who also delivers the effortlessly soulful lead vocal, the track is an excellent example of the synth-powered, funk-fuelled NYC boogie sound pushed by DJs like Larry Levan in New York City in the early-to-mid 1980s. The bassline, in particular, is brilliant, and genuinely drives the track forward. Just as the original 1984 release did, this reissue features both the original version and the dub-style 'Club Mix', which in true Levan style includes a delay-laden drums-and-vocal breakdown midway through.
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Tags: Disco Funk
 in stock $20.79
More I Like It
More I Like It (limited 12")
Cat: BSTX 017. Rel: 07 Oct 19
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
More... I Like It (4:48)
Twenty Seven (4:03)
More... I Like It (instrumental) (5:01)
Review: REPRESS ALERT! Best Record Italy take the time machine all the way back to 1979 to revisit the wonderful Italo-Disco delights of Adolf Stern, whose "More... I Like It" represents the strangest end of the genre as it was taking shape. With heavily processed vocals injecting some serious strangeness into the chirpy disco backdrop, it's the kind of track to turn heads without a doubt. "Twenty Seven" on the B-side is equally magical in its capturing of the era, with the more obvious surface elements underpinned by a truly intoxicating line in synth arpeggios. Once again Best comes up trumps refreshing the history of Italian music of all shapes and sizes.
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It's The Monkey! (reissue)
Cat: BSTX 084. Rel: 10 Jun 22
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
It's The Monkey (12" version) (4:26)
It's The Monkey (12" version) (5:08)
Street Dance (reprise) (1:36)
Played by: DJ ROCCA
 in stock $18.17
Radio Cosmo Disco
Radio Cosmo Disco (limited 12")
Cat: BST X029. Rel: 23 Jul 18
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Radio Cosmo 101 (disco version)
Radio Cosmo 101 (vocal)
Radio Cosmo 101 (instrumental)
Review: When The One "O" Ones originally released Radio Cosmo Disco back in 1977 it was confined to 7", which is no place for such majestic cosmic groove exploration. Now Best Records are continuing their quest to repress every hidden gem of Italian dance music and beyond, and they're doing "Radio Cosmo 101" the right way. The full "Disco Version" of the track gets to stretch out on a full 12" side, and does so in a dreamy haze of feel good funk. You can still hear the radio edit on the flip, and the original instrumental jam is included for those who want to drift away on those sumptuous tones of the backing track.
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What's The Deal/Have You For My Love
Cat: BTBS 12001. Rel: 27 Apr 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
What's The Deal (5:10)
Have You For My Love (5:23)
Review: Best claims to be the first Italo-disco label to be based in Rome. It was founded in 1981 by pioneering DJ Claudio Casalini and sure does have plenty of gems in its catalogue. This is one of them from Carol Williams, whose charming and effortlessly cool vocals light up both sides of this mix of boogie, soul, disco and funk. 'What's The Deal' is a mid-tempo seducer with stepping chord sequences and bright synth work then 'Have You For My Love' ups the ante with more squelchy synth funk sounds and pixelated leads. It's the pick of the bunch if you ask us.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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Tonight
Tonight (12")
Cat: BSTX 093. Rel: 07 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Tonight (Disco version) (7:21)
Tonight (radio version) (5:43)
Tonight (Special Disco version) (5:39)
Tonight (instrumental Disco version) (6:59)
Tags: Disco Funk
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