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.
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 |
Lonnie Smith - Funk ReactionLonnie Smith - (1977) Jazz funk single from the American jazz Hammond B3 organist. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Bombers - Let's DanceBombers - (1979) The third single release from the Canadian disco, studio group, led by pop-rock producer George Lagios and disco producer Pat Desario. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sister Sledge - Got to Love SomebodySister Sledge - (1979) Minor hit in the UK (#33), from the Philadelphia based group, consisting of sisters, Debbie, Joni, Kim and Kathy Sledge. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
George McCrae - Kiss Me (The Way I Like It)George McCrae - (1977) Minor hit in the United States, (U.S. Billboard #110, and U.S. Billboard R&B #57), released from the album "George McCrae II". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire - Saturday NiteEarth Wind & Fire - (1976) Advanced promotional pressing of the song written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Al McKay, released from the album "Spirit". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire - Magic MindEarth Wind & Fire - (1977) Advanced promotional pressing of minor hit in the UK, (UK Singles Chart #54), taken from the album, "All 'n All". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire (with the Emotions) - Boogie WonderlandEarth Wind & Fire - (1979) Well presented S CBS 7292 (stereo), one of the group's best known disco recordings. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire - SeptemberEarth Wind & Fire - (1978) Stunning UK S CBS 6922 (stereo), UK Top 10 single (UK #3), with original company paper sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire - StarEarth Wind & Fire - (1979) Stunning EX+ example of the UK Top 20 song, taken from the R&B/funk/disco band's album "I Am". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire - Can't Let GoEarth Wind & Fire - (1979) Minor hit in the UK (#46 singles chart), released from the R&B/funk and disco band's studio album "I Am". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth Wind & Fire - After the Love Has GoneEarth Wind & Fire - (1979) Original UK 1st pressing of the U.S. Billboard singles and UK singles chart Top 5 song, released from the band's 1979 studio album "I Am". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Nona Hendryx - WinningNona Hendryx - (1977) Demonstration variant of the former LaBelle singer's debut solo single, includes the B-side disco song "Take a Chance". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Noel McCalla - Ain't Nothin' But a House PartyNoel McCalla - (1979) Demonstration variant of McCalla's disco version of the song first released by The Show Stoppers in 1967. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Randy Raider - Dance On (Disco Darling) Part 1Randy Raider - (1977) French Euro disco cover version of the song originally released a year earlier by Walkers. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Patti LaBelle - Dan Swit MePatti LaBelle - (1977) The third of three single releases, from Patti LaBelle's self-titled, debut solo album. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Melba Moore - You Stepped Into My LifeMelba Moore - (1978) Demonstration variant of Moore's cover version of the song written and originally released by The Bee Gees in 1976. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Joe Tex - Rub DownJoe Tex - (1977) Demonstration variant of uncharted UK single, released at the end of the southern soul singer's career. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Pam Todd & Gold Bullion Band - Baisez-MoiPam Todd & Gold Bullion Band - (1978) Promotional variant of the first of only three single releases, produced by Garry Sherman. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Q - Dancin' ManQ - (1977) Well presented demonstrational pressing (S EPC 5137), of the disco group's UK singles chart #23, one-hit wonder. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Dorothy Moore - (We Need More) Loving TimeDorothy Moore - (1978) Uncharted single release in the UK, taken from the American singer's album, "Once More With Feeling". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Betty Wright - What Are You Going to Do With ItBetty Wright - (1981) Demonstration variant of minor hit in the U.S. (Billboard R&B #42, Dance #61), produced by Stevie Wonder. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Giorgio Moroder - What a NightGiorgio Moroder - (1979) Demonstration variant of single release taken from the album "E=MC²", the first album to be entirely digitally recorded. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Giorgio - From Here to EternityGiorgio (Moroder) - (1977) Well presented UK (OASIS 1), performed, written and produced by Moroder, taken from the album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Munich Machine - Get On the Funk TrainMunich Machine - (1977) Euro disco project, based in Munich, Germany, led by Giorgio Moroder, with producers Pete Bellotte, Stefan Wissnet and Günther Moll. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Munich Machine Introducing Chris Bennett - A Whiter Shade of PaleMunich Machine Introducing Chris Bennett - (1978) Disco-flavoured, Moroder produced, cover version of the song, originally performed by Procol Harum in the late '60s. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Richard Hewson Orchestra - Love For HireThe Richard Hewson Orchestra - (1976) Well presented EX promotional variant of Hewson's debut single release. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jigsaw - Sky HighJigsaw - (1975) UK Top 10 single, released by the British pop group, used as the main title theme to the film The Man From Hong Kong, arranged by Richard Hewson. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Cleveland Eaton - Bama Boogie WoogieCleveland Eaton - (1978) Disco themed single release, (UK single chart #35), from the Fairfield, Alabama born jazz double bassist, producer, arranger and composer. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Richard Hewson Orchestra - Shark BiteRichard Hewson Orchestra - (1976) Elusive demonstration variant of one of Hewson's earliest releases, who was best known for forming the jazz-funk RAH Band. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Shalamar - Right in the SocketShalamar - (1979) Minor jazz funk UK single (#44), with the classic group line-up of Howard Hewett, Jody Watley and Jeffery Daniel. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Mystic Merlin - Just Can't Give You UpMystic Merlin - (1980) UK pressing of the California funk band's debut single, which features lead singer Freddie Jackson. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Carrie Lucas - Dance With YouCarrie Lucas - (1979) Lucas' only appearance in the UK Singles Chart (#40). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Whispers - And the Beat Goes OnThe Whispers - (1979) The American group's first and biggest hit in the UK, peaking at #2 on the UK singles chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Eddie Henderson - Prance OnEddie Henderson - (1978) The American jazz trumpet players only UK hit single, (#44) in excellent condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Whispers - My GirlThe Whispers - (1979) The Los Angeles based group's cover version of the song made famous by The Temptations in the mid '60s. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Raydio - Jack and JillRaydio - (1978) Well presented UK ARIST 161, the debut single by the R&B vocal group, which became an international top 10 hit. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
GQ - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)GQ - (1979) Single taken from the American band's debut studio album "Disco Nights", spending two weeks at #1 on the Billboard soul chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Teri DeSario - Ain't Nothing Gonna Keep Me From YouTeri DeSario - (1978) The Florida-based singer's debut single, written and produced by Barry Gibb can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Paul Jabara featuring Donna Summer - Shut OutPaul Jabara featuring Donna Summer - (1977) Title track single release from Jabara's debut album of the same name, which featured three duets with Donna Summer. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Patrick Juvet - Got a FeelingPatrick Juvet - (1978) Disco cult hit from the former model-turned singer-songwriter, produced by Jaques Morali. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Giorgio Moroder - ChaseGiorgio Moroder - (1978) Instrumental track used from the Academy Award winning movie soundtrack Midnight Express. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Brenda and the Tabulations - (I'm a) SuperstarBrenda and the Tabulations - (1977) Single taken from the American R&B/disco group's final album release "I Keep Coming Back For More". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Donna Summer - I Love YouDonna Summer - (1977) UK top 10 single release, taken from the singers sixth studio album, "Once Upon a Time". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
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