Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States’ urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, horns, electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars.
Well-known disco artists include Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, the Bee Gees, Chic, KC and the Sunshine Band, Thelma Houston, Sister Sledge, The Trammps, the Village People and Michael Jackson. While performers and singers garnered public attention, record producers working behind the scenes played an important role in developing the genre. Films such as Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Thank God It's Friday (1978) contributed to disco's mainstream popularity.
Disco started as a mixture of music from venues popular with African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Italian Americans, and LGBT communities in Philadelphia and New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Disco can be seen as a reaction by the 1960's counterculture to both the dominance of rock music and the stigmatization of dance music at the time. Several dance styles were developed during the period of disco's popularity in the United States, including “the Bump” and “the Hustle”.
By the late 1970s, most major U.S. cities had thriving disco club scenes, and DJs would mix dance records at clubs such as Studio 54 in New York City, a venue popular among celebrities.
Disco was a key influence in the development of electronic dance music in general and house music in particular.
Kool and the Gang - Jungle BoogieKool and the Gang - (1973) Classic '70s funk single in EX+ condition, taken from the album "Wild and Peaceful". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sound Experience - Boogie WoogieSound Experience - (1975) Stunning EX+/EX+ example of mid '70s American funk rarity. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Van McCoy - Soul Improvisations (Part 1)Van McCoy - (1974) UK (BDS 418) solid centre pressing, of the instrumental funk, dancefloor stormer, (uncharted), taken from the album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth, Wind and Fire - Shining StarEarth, Wind and Fire - (1975) Demo copy of the band's first major hit, reaching No. 1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jackie Moore - This Time BabyJackie Moore - (1979) The Florida born, American R&B singers disco cover version, of the song originally performed by The O'Jays. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn the Beat AroundVicki Sue Robinson - (1976) Disco cult club smash, elusive on a UK pressing, where it only peaked at #51 in the singles chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Gwen McCrae - Love InsuranceGwen McCrae - (1975) Advance demonstration copy of the follow up single to "Rockin Chair", - a hit peaking at #16 on the Billboard R&B Chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
First Choice - Doctor LoveFirst Choice - (1977) The Philadelphia based, all female vocal group's infectious dance hit single, elusive on a UK Salsoul pressing, where it failed to chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Undisputed Truth - You + Me = LoveUndisputed Truth - (1976) Disco club classic featuring Taka Boom on lead vocals, elusive as a UK "Demonstration" variant, where it peaked at #43 on the singles chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Double Exposure - Ten PercentDouble Exposure - (1976) EX+ UK 7" variant of cult disco club classic spin, elusive on a British Salsoul pressing. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Carol Williams - MoreCarol Williams - (1976) Demonstration variant of early disco classic, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Nature Zone - PorcupineNature Zone - (1976) Two disco tracks written and produced by Steve Feldman and Tom Dawes. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Louise Freeman - I Can Do It (If I See It)Louise Freeman - (1974) Disco rarity (UK HLM 10490) in EX+ condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Leon Lee - He Was a Man (Part 1)Leon Lee - (1974) Pre-disco, up-tempo funk/soul rarity, in EX+ condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Jacksons - Can You Feel ItThe Jacksons - (1980) The third single released from their album "Triumph", written by brothers Michael and Jackie. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Musique - In the BushMusique - (1978) Originally a low-budget studio project by arranger/producer Patrick Adams, and featured soul singer Jocelyn Brown. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth, Wind & Fire - Got to Get You into My LifeEarth, Wind & Fire - (1978) Cover version of the Lennon/McCartney song recorded for the 1978 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" soundtrack. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Atmosfear - Dancing in Outer SpaceAtmosfear - (1979) The British jazz funk band's most notable release, now a cult classic, house music collectable. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Keane Brothers - Dancin' in the MoonlightKeane Brothers - (1979) EX+ advance promotion copy - disco cover version of the song best known by the band Toploader released in 2000. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Tom Scott - Gotcha (Theme from Starsky & Hutch)Tom Scott - (1976) Stunning EX+ Canadian Epic (8-50433), example of the theme to the 1970s TV cop series Starsky & Hutch. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Average White Band - Pick Up the PiecesAverage White Band - (1974) Solid centre variant of instrumental funk standard, U.S. chart-topping single, produced by Arif Mardin. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Tom Tom Club - Wordy RappinghoodTom Tom Club - (1981) Novelty rapping song by the American new wave band, taken from their self-titled debut album "Tom Tom Club". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Kokomo - Use Your ImaginationKokomo - (1975) "Promotion copy" variant of lead track from the British funk/soul band's second studio album "Rise & Shine", (#81 U.S. Billboard R&B chart). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sylvester - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester - (1978) Hit single taken from the American disco artist's acclaimed album "Step II", produced and released through Harvey Fuqua's Fantasy records. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chic - Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)Chic - (1977) UK Atlantic Records variant of the American disco group's debut single. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Mike Theodore Orchestra - The BullMike Theodore Orchestra - (1977) Well presented original pressing (Atlantic K11035), taken from the album, "Cosmic Wind". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jimmy "Bo" Horne - Dance Across the FloorJimmy "Bo" Horne - (1978) Demonstration variant of Horne's biggest hit, (U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #38, Billboard R&B #8). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Side Effect - Keep That Same Old FeelingSide Effect - (1977) EX+ demonstration variant of the American disco/jazz-funk band's third single release, (U.S. Billboard R&B chart #22) |
Paula Desmond - If It Feels GoodPaula Desmond - (1980) Stunning EX+ demonstration variant of disco/jazz-funk dance single. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chic - Everybody DanceChic - (1978) Disco classic featuring lead vocals by Norma Jean Wright, the second single from the band's self-titled debut album. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Joe Tex - DiscomoniaJoe Tex - (1978) "Strong Excellent" promotional variant of minor disco hit, from the American singer with his brand of Southern soul/disco. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Fat Larrys Band - Lookin' For Love TonightFat Larrys Band - (1979) Well presented FTC 179, minor hit in the UK (#46), from the Philadelphia based, jazz-funk band. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Bombers - (Everybody) Get Dancin'Bombers - (1979) The first single release on the Magnet Records, subsiduary, disco label Flamingo. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chic - Le FreakChic - (1978) Original 1978 1st pressing of the disco, Billboard Hot 100 and R&B number-one song. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Peter Brown - Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With MePeter Brown - (1977) EX Demonstration variant of Brown's first hit song, with backing vocals by Wildflower. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Fat Larrys Band - Boogie TownFat Larrys Band - (1979) Well presented UK FTC 168, the fifth single release from the American jazz-funk band. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Match - Boogie ManMatch - (1979) The second of only three single releases, from the five piece, disco band. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chic - My Forbidden LoverChic - (1979) The second single release from Chic's 1979 album "Risqué" written and produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Timmy Thomas - Freak In Freak OutTimmy Thomas - (1978) Promotional variant of the American R&B singer and keyboardist's minor disco hit. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sylvester - Dance (Disco Heat)Sylvester - (1978) Well presented FTC 163, taken from the acclaimed disco album "Step II", released through Harvey Fuqua's Fantasy Records. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
George McCrae - Don't You Feel My LoveGeorge McCrae - (1979) EX UK (S TKR 7554), promotional variant of uncharted disco single, taken from the American artist's album "We Did It!". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sassy - Lonely DancerSassy - (1979) EX+ demonstration variant of late '70s minor disco hit, from the female singer Polly Brown, formerly with the band Pickettywitch. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chic - Good TimesChic - (1979) The highest selling soul single of 1979, taken from the disco/funk band's album "Risqué". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sylvester - I (Who Have Nothing)Sylvester - (1979) Disco-flavoured cover version of the Italian song "Uno Dei Tanti" originally sung by Joe Sentieri, and best known cover by Tom Jones. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sister Sledge - We Are FamilySister Sledge - (1979) Well presented UK Atlantic K 11293, the first song that Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards wrote for any other act than their own band Chic. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
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