Disco France Vinyl & CDs

Review: The seventh edition of Disco Records' aptly named catalogue comes as a four-track selection of wonky edited delights. They may be of dubious origin, but such is the purpose of the disco edit form: to draw attention to the craftmanship of disco over its more surface-level aesthetic signifiers. That said, we do know of a few sources: Sabata's 'Man For My Lady' (1980) is the opening highlight, and though very subtle changes have been made - in the form of various brightenings and fattenings - this record is more than enough to keep our affective responses to this label's Discotechnical assembly line going.

Review: Disco Records 8 from Disco France is a vibrant addition to the disco/nu-disco genre, delivering feel-good rhythms and catchy melodies. Side-1 opens with 'Giving My Love,' a feel-good disco track featuring uplifting rhythms and a standout horn section. The soulful vocals enhance its infectious appeal, making it an instant favorite. Next is 'French Fried,' a funky track with a Shaft-like guitar groove. This mostly instrumental piece effortlessly blends disco and soul, creating an irresistible dancefloor vibe. Side-2 is highlighted by the ultra-catchy and seductive 'A Fool,' which stands out with its alluring rhythm and captivating melody. This track perfectly encapsulates the essence of disco with a modern twist, making Disco Records 8 a must-have for fans of both classic and nu-disco sounds.

Review: The frankly named imprint Disco Records - surely you know what you're in for - return for their fourth release, continuing their specialty: editing rare and obscure disco gems from the 70s and 80s. It can't exactly be pinpointed as to who helms the label, but we're sure they're veterans of the Parisian disco scene, as a battle-scarred expertise is flaunted across four choice disco and funk numbers held close to this anonymous releaser's heart. Few of these would be baitheads' choices; and all are of the 'obscure and interesting' variety.

Review: French outfit Disco Records - whose name is a masterclass in SEO - returns for four new disco edits, this time housed in a deep purple sleeve. On the A, we hear nominally unchanged, but sonically-tampered-with, versions of Billy Frasier's 'The Mind Blower...' and King Tutt's 'You Got Me Hung Up'. The B-side, meanwhile, flaunts two further excellent cuts reworking The Hippolytes and Ozone, the latter of which is a particularly intoxicating slice of laserific, finger-licking boogie.