Classics: Disco/Re-Edits

Review: Larry Levan remix - v.e.r.y. r.a.r.e.! 12" Import pressing of the extremely rare Larry Levan remix of 'It's Just Begun'.
On the flip is the original Jimmy Castor/Gerry Thomas 12" mix 'E Man Boogie 83'. We found these Salsoul 12"s in
a warehouse and have hardly any, once they are gone - they. are. gone.

Review: Repress! Excellent sounding pressing of an impossibly rare LP track, that has never sounded as clear or dynamic as this version. Originally recorded live in the First Baptist Church in Crown Heights, New York City, in 1982 and pressed only for the congregation, Walter Gibbons (owner of Jus Born studios and a new born Christian at the time of the recording) acquired a copy and played it out at the 7th Avenue. Rock & Soul shop were he worked. This was the place where most discerning DJs and soulful dance music aficionados picked up on this new sound, and it quickly became a Garage, Loft and Zanzibar club classic, championed by Larry Levan, David Mancuso and others.

Review: Two groovy originals from the cult 80's group.

Review: "Burnin' Up" was the B-side to the chart hit "Flashback" back in 1981, but it was "Burnin' Up" that received the DJ support, being hammered at the Paradise Garage by disco legend Larry Levan. When we told Dimitri From Paris about our 10 project, he was insistent that if he was going to remix an Imagination record that it would be this one. Dimitri needs no introduction as his love and knowledge of disco is legendary. The compilations he does are instant collector's items and his productions are a clever balance between disco and house. Here he delivers two superb mixes.

Review: 1982 was a time of bad suits, bad haircuts and Men At Work. Thankfully the music wasn't all bad, especially that coming from Imagination, a group of backing singers turned pop stars. "Just An Illusion" reached a top ten position in the UK national charts when it was originally released and has been a staple on radio stations and compilations for 25 years. But it was also a huge underground club hit in the UK before it enjoyed commercial chart success, and has been in some of the most credible record boxes ever, including the likes of Harvey and Erol Alkan. Bearing this in mind we wanted to rekindle its underground heritage by choosing a remixer away from the norm, Hans-Peter Lindstrom is anything but the norm. He was born and raised on country & western on the west coast of Norway. Now residing in Oslo, he is a multi-talented musician and over the last few years has become one of the world's hottest underground producers, making electronic music with a nerve.

Review: Do you really need a review for this timeless classic from the gloved one?

Review: "Bounce Rock Skate Roll", by Vaughan Mason & Crew, is a classic electro-ish disco jam.

Review: Very cool D-train kind of New York disco. Has been played by guys like Theo Parrish and Moodyman. Great record with sexy female vocals.

Review: This 12" contains Yarbrough & People's classic dancefloor heater, "Don't Stop The Music" backed with an extended version. Produced by Lonnie Simmons and Jonah Ellis.