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Disco Classics Volume 1

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Disco Classics Volume 1


A real great 1-CD compilation from GETDISCONNECTED. Nice selection - Better sound! They aren't all full 12'' original versions (BUT THEY'RE GREAT).-

Track list is:

1. - Souvenirs from Voyage (6:31) originally released on 1978 TK records 12'' (6:18)
2. - Savage Lover from the Ring (6:48) VERY RARE ON CD. Originally released on 1979 Vanguard records 12'' (6:40)
3. - Cuba (Quiero bailar la Salsa) from Gibson Brothers (7:50). Originally released on 1978 Mango records 12'' (7:45)
4. - Miami Heat wave from Seventh Avenue (6:02). Originally released on 1979 AVI records 12'' (8:56)
5. - Ring my Bell from Anita Ward (6:15). Originally released on 1979 TK records 12'' (8:08) ... get the full length version on GRAND 12-INCHES 3.
6. - Come on and do it from Poussez (7:44). Originally released on 1979 Vanguard records 12'' (9:50) ... get the full length version on POUSSEZ (Poo-say) from GETDISCONNECTED CD.
7. - Fear from Easy going (4:27). Originally released on 1980 Importe 12 records LP version (7:50)... get the full length version on GRAND 12-INCHES 4.
8. - Best part (of breakin' up) from Roni Griffith (5:42). Originally released on 1982 Vanguard records 12'' (5:38)
9. - Run to me from Kelly Marie (3:23). Originally released on 1977 Vanguard records 12'' version (5:15)
10. - Have a little faith from Evelyn Thomas (5:04). Originally released on 1979 AVI records LP version (8:12)

This release looks like a cheap knockoff from the pre-downloading era; the scant track information, cheap graphics and complete absence of liner notes looks very poor in comparison with today's deluxe reissues. Luckily, there are some great, obscure tracks in this series (vols. 1-3) which rightfully rescue them from the bargain bin. "Savage Lover" and "Fear" are particularly good, but most of this stuff is GAY GAY GAY from back in the day - if you were around in the clubs late 70s/early 80s this will definitely tickle your ears, but if you like melodic (euro)disco with traditional song structures you could do a lot worse.

The editorial leads you to believe your getting the 12 version of Ring My Bell. However, This 12" has been edited down from 8 to 6 minutes. The back of the cd also lists Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie instead of Run To Me. Since you only get 10 songs this is really below average. Honestly I don't remember half of these songs but, it was nice to get Roni Griffith.