Absolute killer official reissue from the legendary and sort after album "In Need Of..." Breathtaking vocal, emotionally rich and a melody to seduce any dancefloor. I adore this record with all of my heart. More

Gentle waves lap the soft white sand. The limitless ocean fills the view as the sun slowly sinks below the horizon. As the day ends in blue and orange tones, the heat begins to subside, a sure sign that the slow evening migration from the beach will soon begin.
A pleasant, yet formidable music comes from the radio tuned into a frequency transmitted from Paris. Maybe it was written and recorded in the 70s, or maybe it has simply soaked in that aesthetic all the way down to the pauses. It doesn't really matter.
Delving deep to explore the roots of Brazil’s musical tradition, the Camarão Orkestra has tapped into Candomblé and its rhythms. Born on the drums of enslaved Africans in a ritual that invokes numerous deities, they lay the foundation for this new album, Nação África.
The eleven musicians, guided by Amanda Roldan’s silky voice and guest appearance by Anthony Joseph (“Canto De Bahia”), explore and embrace the murmuring polyrhythm of Brazilian percussion instruments, vibrating berimbau and squeaking cuícas, pouring their tightly-wound funk bass into the groove and letting their jazz fly free, together and solo.
The seven nonchalant tracks get your hips swaying, whether you’re in a comfortable armchair or surrounded by other dancers. They take your mind far away, on a journey paved by analog synths with Fender Rhodes crystals to the horizon where the sun’s last glimmer has finally faded away. The brass section’s shiny bells, valves and keys reflect the images and ambiance of the soft Brazilian night air.
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Favorite Recordings proudly presents this new official reissue of ARIAN: A rare and underrated Disco album originally released in 1981 by PGP RTB label and fully recorded in New-York. Arian Kerliu was born in the small town of Macedonia, Dibra or Debar. Arian’s first recordings for a local radio stations were at the age of 14, appearing in almost every music festival in Ex-Yugoslavia. When he was 19, Arian came to New York City, working different jobs and studying music. His first music engagements were in various clubs throughout the city, playing guitar and singing. He then met with James Benjamin-Fish, well known bass-guitar player, with whom he formed the band ARIAN & FUNKY FAMILY, mainly performing in the best clubs of NYC at that time. Together, they came to an idea to record an album of their own. After travelling throughout the US, they got to know each other very well, and had connected with probably some of the best musicians you could find at that time. Thus they had Sinclair Acey arranging three songs and Hubert Eaves, as a writer of "Still Together", a beautiful ballad written in honor of his wife. By that time Hubert had gained two Grammy awards for Stephanie Mills’ albums. Kornelius Cambell also wrote and composed two songs of the album, which Sinclair Acey arranged. The album also contains a great cover of “Can’t Say Goodbye” by Bobby Caldwell, a song that Arian and James had interpreted almost every night when touring. And all of this completed with the background vocals of Tawatha Agee (Mtume), Shevill Alexander and Sybil Thomas (Raw Silk). More

Favorite Recordings proudly presents this new official single reissue of I Believe! by Calvin B. Rhone: A very rare Gospel/Disco masterpiece, originally released at only 1000 private-press copies, and surprisingly unknown and underrated until today. More

Favorite Recordings proudly presents this new official album reissue of Shine the Light of Love by Googie & Tom Coppola: A beautiful soaring soul album sublimely produced with a sweet LA groove! Thomas Wilkinson Coppola (aka Tom Coppola) is a pianist and arranger, known for being a principal member of the funky prog-jazz group Air (not to be confused with the French duo). He began working as a musician in Manhattan in the 1960s, where he met Carolyn Brooks (aka Googie Coppola). If they only released one self-titled album with Air in 1970, and Shine the Light of Love as a duo in 1980, these two amazing talents have collaborated with artists such as Herbie Mann, Lenny White, Flora Purim, Ray Barreto or Jeremy Steig to name just a few. Shine the Light of Love was also released in 1980 on Columbia, after the couple left Air to become born-again Christian. A real lack of promotion from the label caused the record to disappear, however it was, in many ways, years ahead of their contemporaries. Googie's vocals are an absolute delight – with a Minnie Riperton-esque sort of feeling – and the overall album's got some nice jazzy touches and a sublime, sophisticated approach to the overall sound, while never falling into commercial. An underrated masterpiece that definitely deserved more attention, which is why Favorite Recordings is deeply honored today to present it in a fully remastered version, housed in a fine gatefold sleeve including original notes. More

Favorite Recordings proudly presents this new official album reissue of An Eye For An Eye by Byrne & Barnes: A true WestCoast/AOR masterpiece, produced in legendary music city Muscle Shoals (Alabama) and originally only released on Japanese label Climax. In 1981, Robert Byrne followed up to his 1979 album, Blame It On The Night, by teaming-up with multi-instrumentalist Brendan Barnes to record this rare WestCoast classic. If they never recorded any other music together, both display incredible music career and went on to produce for many famous artists such as Pointer Sisters, Patti Austin, Earth Wind & Fire, Phil Collins, Brian McKnight, or Boyz II Men to name just a few. An Eye For An Eye features amazing and sophisticated songs, and parades all the elements of the AOR style: a jazzy sometimes fusion approach, with modern soul and groove flavors. If it’s almost unknown in Byrne & Barnes’ country of origins and in most part of the world, it’s become hugely popular and sought-after in Japan and for all WestCoast music lovers. More

Here comes the long awaited 2nd edition of My Love Is Underground’ reissue compilation!! When Jeremy Underground and Pascal Rioux met up they immediately shared a common longtime idea of bringing their favorite House & Deep-House underground classics back onto the wax format. The result was My Love Is Underground, a compilation made of 12 rare, underrated or unknown tunes, finely picked by Jeremy in his collection!´Released in 2013, the album reached a strong success, and received great feedbacks from international media such as Resident Advisor (Best Comp Reissue of the Year), The Vinyl Factory, or DJ Mag to name just a few. Building on that success and that genuine love for House music’ genres, Favorite Recordings and Jeremy naturally decided to follow up with a 2nd edition, and are very proud to present it today. My Love Is Underground (12 other House tracks selected by Jeremy Underground) will be released officially as vinyl gatefold 3LP. A1. Groovestyle - Love (Underground Mix) – 7:19, A2. Mindchime (Feat. Isi Samuel) - Disco Boogie (Tokyo Dub Mix) – 5:27, B1. Sublevel 3 - Someway, Somehow (Zack Toms Dub) – 5:46, B2. The Groove Monster - Think About It – 5:07, C1. Dj Tools & Co. - Hey Mr Shy One (Not Too Shy 2 Sample Mix) – 5:17, C2. Richard Purser Featuring Daniel Double - To The Sky (Club Mix) – 5:36, D1. Dionne - Feel Da Rain (D’pac Dub) (Edit) – 5:27, D2. Techno Soul – Expectations – 4:09, E1. Granite - Even Deeper (Part 2) – 5:43, E2. Sanjay – Untitled – 4:22, F1. The Unknown - Get On It – 5:51, F2. Instinct – Mindsearch – 5:58 More

Here comes the long awaited 2nd edition of My Love Is Underground’ reissue compilation!! When Jeremy Underground and Pascal Rioux met up they immediately shared a common longtime idea of bringing their favorite House & Deep-House underground classics back onto the wax format. The result was My Love Is Underground, a compilation made of 12 rare, underrated or unknown tunes, finely picked by Jeremy in his collection!´Released in 2013, the album reached a strong success, and received great feedbacks from international media such as Resident Advisor (Best Comp Reissue of the Year), The Vinyl Factory, or DJ Mag to name just a few. Building on that success and that genuine love for House music’ genres, Favorite Recordings and Jeremy naturally decided to follow up with a 2nd edition, and are very proud to present it today. My Love Is Underground (12 other House tracks selected by Jeremy Underground) will be released officially as vinyl gatefold 3LP. A1. Groovestyle - Love (Underground Mix) – 7:19, A2. Mindchime (Feat. Isi Samuel) - Disco Boogie (Tokyo Dub Mix) – 5:27, B1. Sublevel 3 - Someway, Somehow (Zack Toms Dub) – 5:46, B2. The Groove Monster - Think About It – 5:07, C1. Dj Tools & Co. - Hey Mr Shy One (Not Too Shy 2 Sample Mix) – 5:17, C2. Richard Purser Featuring Daniel Double - To The Sky (Club Mix) – 5:36, D1. Dionne - Feel Da Rain (D’pac Dub) (Edit) – 5:27, D2. Techno Soul – Expectations – 4:09, E1. Granite - Even Deeper (Part 2) – 5:43, E2. Sanjay – Untitled – 4:22, F1. The Unknown - Get On It – 5:51, F2. Instinct – Mindsearch – 5:58 More

Following the recent acclaimed release of his “Space” LP, on which Bruno “Patchworks” Hovart transformed himself into Patchworks Galactic Project for a fantastic musical trip, Favorite Recordings proudly presents this new 2 tracks remix EP. On the A side, rising UK producer NY*AK provides a blowing version of “Surrounded by the Gobblins”. What do the letters stand for? Why the asterisk?” you ask. The origin of the asterisk has something to do with donating dates of birth on family trees, from back in the medieval times. In music, an asterisk denotes when a sustain pedal should be lifted. NY – New York? AK – Alaska? Is it something to do with the three stooges? Nyak nyak nyak… It leaves the mind thirsty for answers... In reality Andrew Scott, the man behind NY*AK; banged his computer keyboard in frustration one day – and out came NY*AK. If that’s taken the shine off it a little, we’re not worried. Listen to any of Andrews tracks and we guarantee you’ll be drawn straight back in, but this time – deeper. For the B Side, underground House producer Kool Vibe also delivers a brilliant rendition of “Gobblins Are Gone”. Producer & owner of KV Records (Paris), record collector since 1993, and definitely part of the new Deep House music scene that is emerging from France at the moment, Laurent, aka Kool Vibe, was born in Paris in 1970. Kool Vibe's music reflects the best of the 90s House Music sound that he manages to love so much. In 2011 and 2012, his first releases have b More

Favorite Recordings presents this new official reissue of Révolution Française, a French band produced by legendary obscure producer, Jean-Pierre Massiera (Charlie Mike Sierra, Jean-Pierre Areisam, JPM and Co. Erik, The Horrific Child, Jesus, Les Maledictus Sound, Human Egg, or Visitors,… here is a small part of all the personalities he wore). Through a catalog where it seems easy to get lost, we recently asked Massiera for more details about an occult 7inch called "Bon baisers d'Antibes". As a result, we discovered 2 amazing disco tracks, which perfectly demonstrates how eccentric Mr Massiera could be, and which were never reissued before. Eager to add a touch of contemporary lunacy to this package, we asked Psychemagik (UK) and label mate Dwilt Sharpp (FR) to complete this package with 2 brilliant remixes. More

Reissue from this rare 1979 album through Favorite Recording, giving this beautiful collectable piece the proper reissue it deserves, with an official license from Bruce Flett Production. Deluxe Limited LP housed in an old-school tip-on jacket - check!! Released in July 1979, the album was originally available only in the band's hometown of Shreveport. It became the #1 bestseller at SOOTO Record store and reached #1 on the local FM radio station. From there it kind of 'grew legs' and showed up in different markets, resulting in offers for the band in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Tulsa, OK, Dallas and beyond. "A" Train was hard to classify from the start, they really weren't trying to be a particular "style", and they just got together and started jamming on songs they had written individually. The name of the band came from Duke Ellington's theme song "Take the 'A' Train"; Jazz, Blues, R&B, Rock were what the individual members liked the most, so the music was a melting pot of musical gumbo. Disco and “Urban Cowboy” were the dominant music trends in local clubs, which helped “A” Train become a popular alternative from the first time they performed in December 1977 at Humpfrees in the Square in Shreveport.
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DELUXE HARD-CARDBOARD SLEEVE COVER + 180g VINYL + OBI

A tribute to a glorious and sophisticated era in Brazil music.

"Disco é Cultura, vol. 2" brings 15 tracks of the funkiest Brazilian music from the 70s and 80s.

Soul and Funk were taking the world by storm in the 1970s. Brazilians developed their own sound by combining influences from Funk and Soul music from abroad to create something uniquely Brazilian.

80’s side

JORGE BEN – Solitário Surfista
ALMIR RICARDI – Sao Paulo (High Society)
GUILHERME ARANTES – Fio Da Navalha
MARCOS VALLE - Bicicleta
SANDRA SÁ – Pela Cidade
TONY BIZARRO – Apenas Uma Vez
VIVA VOZ – Fugitivos de Azul


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HANNA – Deixa Rodar
MARILIA BARBOSA – Manifesto
TONY BIZARRO – O Que Se Faz Da Vida
CORAL SOM LIVRE – Fogo Sobre Terra
ANA MARIA E MAURICIO – Figa de Guiné
DJALMA DIAS – Nada Sei de Preconceito
INEMA TRIO – Arué Pam
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Dive into the electrifying world of Jellyfish with the latest release from BUD Records,"Je Series 5." Prepare to be transported to the neon-lit dance floors of the 80s with this infectious Italo Disco anthem. With pulsating rhythms and catchy melodies, "Musikman" is a testament to Jellyfish's mastery of the genre. The party continues on the B-side with "Musik," a modern take on disco infused with elements of nu- disco. Groove-inducing basslines and funky guitar riffs converge to create a sonic landscape that is both nostalgic and fresh. Prepare to be amazed as Jellyfish takes you on an unexpected sonic journey. But be careful, it may not end there...you might even find a special surprise, a hidden gem, an incredible track that defies expectations and pushes the boundaries of conventional disco.

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Several Years Ago, the Disco Records Dj Crew Members Got Their Hands on a Couple of Original 70s Obscurities, While These Standout Records Shone Brightly in Their Own Right, the Team Finally Decided to Put Them Out as Those Obscure Old Records Fetch Eye-Wateringly High Prices on the Second-Hand Market. Due to Popular Request & Lovingly Mastered to the Highest Possible Standards, They Are Now Available to Play and Share in Very Special Moments at Parties Around the World. This Will Surely Be One of the Most Keenly Anticipated Disco Release of the Year. for Our First Release, We Are Extremely Proud to Bring You at Last, Three Very Hard to Find Disco Anthems on Sides a & B in Their Glorious Full Extended Versions... More

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To celebrate 10 years of one of London’s most loved underground club nights, Tangent, Mr Bongo are thrilled to launch this new compilation series. Crafted by its two residents, John Gómez and Nick the Record, it aims to transmit a taste of Tangent’s spirit. A party rooted in inclusivity and open-mindedness, whose name captures the spontaneous switches in musical direction that are a defining element of their nights. For the compilation, the pair have cherry-picked a selection of their prized, rare and dancefloor-ready tracks from around the globe, that have soundtracked the past decade of parties.

Friends for close to 20 years, music lovers, record obsessives and internationally renowned DJs in their own right, John and Nick have two lifetimes worth of musical knowledge to draw from. John a long-standing NTS Radio resident and compiler for Music From Memory. Nick one of the UK’s go-to record dealers, resident DJ since the ‘90s at one of Japan’s pioneering parties, Life Force, and co-captain / co-edit-expert of Record Mission with Dan Tyler (Idjut Boys).

In 2014, the pair decided to bring some of Life Force’s grassroots principles to the UK, whilst channelling underground clubbing institution Plastic People’s meticulous attitude to sound. Tangent grew from being a small gathering of friends, to an established fixture in London’s nightlife, whilst always maintaining a strict no guest DJ policy. “As London’s clubs have become increasingly reliant on international guests, we wanted to emphasize the importance of a club night growing through its residents”, John and Nick reflect. With 10 years of the duo at the helm, an intimate connection between DJ and dancefloor has been built, allowing for freedom of expression on both sides of the decks.

Tangent reaches around the globe and across different eras to make connections that stimulate emotional reverberations in the unfamiliar. Where the blissfully Balearic ‘Laberinto’ by Miguel Perikás, goes hand-in-hand with the Cameroonian hip-house of King B.’s ‘Love is Crazy’. The thundering ‘Amek Amek’ by L'Innovateur Djoe Ahmed et le Zoukabyle, rubs shoulders with the soulful Caribbean-influenced touch of Champagn’s ‘Bel Ti Négress’. And Pellegrin El Kady’s afro-cosmic ‘Seiva de Carnaval’, crosses paths with Kajou’s Kompa disco anthem ‘Tet Chajé’.

Tangent’s longevity is in part down to it having always embraced contemporary sounds. The sub-rattling bass of Srirajah Sound System’s stunning Molam dub stepper ‘Si Phan Don Lovers Rock’ and the slow, woozy mantra of leftfield dancehall explorer Androo’s ‘Lyriso’, are two shining examples.

This compilation represents an ongoing dialogue between past and present, transporting listeners to the heart of a pure musical experience, where open minds and open hearts are eager to follow the tangent.

'John Gómez and Nick the Record Present TANGENT’ is available on limited edition 2 x Cream Vinyl LP, 2 x Black Vinyl LP and Double CD. More

‘Danse Cette Zik!’ by Parbleu is the debut LP from this enigmatic group of musicians and is a multi-cultural fever dream, wherein energized expanses of dynamic disco, futuristic funk, and cinematic jazz fusion are colored over by warming vibes of Caribbean dub, Latin tropicalia, and sunshine Afrobeat. Evocative instrumentals intertwine with breathtaking vocal performances, which move between sleepy-eyed soul serenades, mystical melodic chants, and expressive diva enchantments while pads swell in support—sometimes sparkling like ocean glass, other times raining down like a Morricone symphony.

Pianos and guitars converse via funk flourishes, reggae riffs, and jazz rock solos as blazing fusion synthesizers set the air aflame. Drums move between kinetic dancefloor urgency and islander rhythm relaxation and hand percussions both organic and electronic evoke rainforest ceremonials while basslines revel in 70s fusion fire and Italo synth-funk squelch. And the entire experience has been expertly captured and magically crafted by the sorcerers of sound at the West Hill Studio, resulting in a thrilling adventure of imagined exotica, one equally adept at scoring coastal paradises, filmic deserts, riviera cruises, or nightclubs sweltering in the light of a mediterranean moon.

(Words by Octagon Eyes)

A1 - Danse cette zik
A2 - Atlas
A3 - Venùs s'endort et moi avec elle
B1 - Soweto
B2 - Pas de saints au paradis
B3 - Le chant des créatures
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Get ready for an electrifying revelation as we delve into the mind-blowing credits of this extraordinary record! This record has an outrageous lineup as Moplen is let loose to brilliantly remix and reprise Loose Change’s timeless masterpiece, “Straight From the Heart. A track that emerged from the creative genius of none other than Tom Moulton, the legendary maestro behind legendary Donna Summer’s iconic hits. But that’s not all! Enter the realm of Thor Baldursson, the brilliant mastermind known for his groundbreaking concepts and awe-inspiring arrangements. Together, the three of them form a disco dream team! More

Indulge in 4 Extraordinary Edits and Remixes Crafted by Heavyweight Producers, Each Track Highly Sought-After and In-Demand. Essential Item Limited Edition No Re-Press... More

The third release of the Italoexotica Crew will take you back in time, more precisely to the Era of Disco music and the Italian nightclubbing, where the parties began with the romantic melodies of the pianobar and then ignited the souls, the passions and flowed into eroticism. More

BPlan & Fab_o present the sixth release of their own Label, a 4-tracker of serious flavor! This time sharing the stage with the well known djs and collectors: Raregems. The A side houses the last BPlan & Fab_o cuts, two housy dancefloor killers with a unique flavor: A1 is an African hypnotic track and A2 is a fresh groovy track characterized by disco horns! On the flip you'll find two slow n sexy tracks form the label guests Raregems. B1 an B2 are two very rare gems indeed from the duo archive!! As usual grab your cup, I mean copy, while it’s still hot!

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Blue curaçao, gin, triple sec, ice and a lemon zest. A cocktail with out-of-the-ordinary gradations is a prerogative of the Grand Hotel. Suggestive, Exclusive and luxurious.
If your dream is to spend a perfect weekend that offers you more than just sun and relaxation the most suitable solution for you is this fantastic establishment located just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Its splendid swimming pool is positioned on a terrace that offers an incredible and beautiful coastal panorama, a permanent agora from June to September where love flourishes and dies. The lapping of the placid waters is hypnotic, a sparkling sound that mingles with the ticking of the empty cups of Angelo Azzurro while easy listening music is played in the background.
I Coccodrilli are the main band, they entertain the audience with a mix of positivity in their funky notes during those times when the jukebox’s on pause and it stops marking the passing of the hours. Sabato Italiano is their latest hit and it’s now available on 7”.
Bikinis, the dancing and the kisses. The endless season of youth.

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A Sabato Italiano (Vocale)
B Sabato Italiano (Strumentale) More