Vinyl Releases
TITTLE TATTLE
12 Inch
19.06.24
baricentro ist eine italienische funk-rock-band, die 1976 von den brüdern francesco und vanni boccuzzi gegründet wurde.
LOVE HAS FOUND YOU / NIGHTIME LADY
12 Inch
21.03.24
also eine super wiederveröffentlichung (in limitierter auflage), die man überall mit dem smartphone anhören und mit freude und eleganz auf jeder art von party tanzen kann.
silvana noris, italian-german singer, is an artist who has embraced theater, sport (she has been awarded on various occasions in various martial arts disciplines), writing and singing. the cult song -din don- published under the pseudonym of evo in 1983 for the italian label -cultura & musica-. with silvana s voice in a very deep and dark intonation, accompanied by synthesizer chords creating a sort of melancholic cosmic-disco, defining an underground hit that has been only recently rediscovered by dj-harvey and played into his exclusive -sarcastic-disco- sessions. today best record italy presents it again in a limited edition remastered from the original master tapes at the highest level of quality possible!
BST-X032
Best Record Italy
KASSO REMIXED BY FRANKIE KNUCKLES (FRANKIE KNUCKLES/BRETT WILCOTS MIX)
12 Inch
08.11.23
phat 80s phunky disco (house)
GIMME LOVE (REMASTER)
12 Inch
07.10.21
LETS FUNK TONIGHT (FAZE ACTION MIX)
12 Inch
16.08.19
giorgio gordano and giorgio dolce originally produced kkk back in 1983, and the track was taken into the hearts of the blossoming balearic scene hovering around dj alfredo at amnesia. its as gentle and sweet natured as italo disco can be, and of course it makes perfect sense that best records would dig it out of the archives and give it the shiny new reissue it deserves. the club mix of kkk is a feast of simple, charming programmed melodies and crisp drum machine rhythms with the innocence of the early 80s in its heart. the dub mix and bonus beats on the flip are handy for the technical djs out there, but the club mix is where it s at for the lovers.
RE-EDITED BY JOHN JELLYBEAN BENITEZ
12 Inch
16.10.17
this new release from best record italy contains for the first time the 3 tracks edited and mixed by john jellybean benitez between 1981 and 1982 of the italo disco songs by kasso (the pseudonym used by claudio simonetti) who became a classic in the underground house music scene of n.y. and chicago!
ZOMBI / IN THE LAND OF THE ZOMBI
12 Inch
22.08.24
2 superlative electro-disco funks from 1979
BST-X102 (Black)
Best Record
ID LIKE TO KNOW
12 Inch
30.04.24
huge italo disco song from 1984.
MELODY (REMASTERED)
12 Inch
15.10.19
AFRODESIA EPISODE ONE
12 Inch
15.10.19
FUNK IS ON (REMASTERED / REISSUE)
12 Inch
20.09.19
MUSIC COLOURS
12 Inch
20.09.19
COME BACK LOVER
12 Inch
28.06.19
STOP (LTD)
12 Inch
21.06.19
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN & WHY (LIMITED 12 INCH)
12 Inch
17.05.19
limited edition! italo disco and proto house classics anthems
MAGIC DANCE
12 Inch
17.05.19
official re-mastered limited edition
INCANTATIONS
12 Inch
25.04.19
g.a.n.g. was a short-lived studio project from giorgio giordano, giorgio dolce and roberto zanetti (savage)
YOURE HURTING ME
12 Inch
16.08.18
man face is a disco afro studio project from 1977, from the musicians duo winston alwyn gill and henderson brathwaite from sounth africa but recorded in italy during the disco era. now rediscovered by early sounds recordings in conjunction with best record italy. early sounds recordings owner pellegrino delivers an additional remix and overdub with the new na na na edit plus the remastered original disco version available on the flip
SEXY LADY / STOP THE WAR
12 Inch
02.08.18
its coming out on best italy, so you know you re in for a rarified treat from the dusty archives of pan european music. on this occasion the unstoppable reissue label has its disco hat on, serving up the raw cosmic funk of oro, recorded in naples and originally released in 1977. back then, this crucial cut was confined to a short 7inch edit, but best have pulled the stops out to track down the master tapes and execute a thorough remastering job on the full-length versions, now pressed to 12inch for your long-playing, disc-spinning pleasure. its a good thing these tracks came back into circulation they capture the best of the late 70s era in a cool, downright funky style that never gets old.
as well as all the jazz and funk, best italy are also dab hands at digging out italo disco gems that pretty much qualify as proto house jams for their heavy spinning by the seminal chicago djs like ron hardy. this essential transmission from amnesie is a fine case in point, a one hit wonder originally released in 1983 appropriately enough on proto records. now turas makes a welcome return, sounding resplendent in both vocal and instrumental versions, but the real treat for the dedicated diggers is the previously unreleased dub version mixed by legendary dj tony carrasco. thats the jam that will have eclectic spinners getting in a lather.
ECOUTE LE SON DU SOLEIL
12 Inch
11.07.18
written in 1984 during midem in cannes ecoute le son du soleil alternating dj vocals and singing, interspersed with jingles, reflect yannick chevalier s radio shows, club performances and live sets. today can be considered one of the most cosmic records produced in france, thanks also to the heavy use of one of the very first harmonizers (publison dhm 89 called the infernal machine) for the effects on voice. this limited edition reissue from best record italy contains the vocal, instrumental plus the unreleased dub version and the jingles that can be useful on your personal selections!
BST-X036
Best Record Italy
STOP BAJON
12 Inch
03.07.18
originally released in 1983 stop bajon (primavera) became a favourite in rimini discotheques, balearic islands and even chicago during the early house days. it was an anthem on what went on to become the italo disco movement. the vocal mix is still revered and played to this day by dj s such as dj harvey at his mercury rising night at pikes, ibiza. this special limited edition release from best record italy features for the first time the original acapellas (tracked down during tape restoration) plus the song stadera that was available only on the first italian pressing and of course the original extended club vocal and instrumental.
BST-X035
Best Record Italy
JUST LIKE A DOORKNOB (REMASTERED)
12 Inch
30.04.18
official remastered limited edition of a huge italo boogie from 1983. the plus on this release is represented by the b-side filled up with an unreleased instrumental dub version to give you even more options for dropping this essential classic !
RADIO COSMO DISCO
12 Inch
27.03.18
when the one o ones originally released radio cosmo disco back in 1977 it was confined to 7inch, which is no place for such majestic cosmic groove exploration. now best records are continuing their quest to repress every hidden gem of italian dance music and beyond, and they re doing radio cosmo 101 the right way. the full disco version of the track gets to stretch out on a full 12inch side, and does so in a dreamy haze of feel good funk. you can still hear the radio edit on the flip, and the original instrumental jam is included for those who want to drift away on those sumptuous tones of the backing track.
DO IT AGAIN
12 Inch
09.03.18
official limited edition reissue of asso s italo masterpiece from 1983. featuring -do it again-, a killer balearic disco-style cover of the steely dan classic. on the flip side you get the wonderful boogie jazz-funker -don t stop-, a track which is pure blissed-out dancefloor heaven and deservedly became a loft and garage classic as well as receiving heavy rotation on both the cosmic and balearic scenes. with the coolest of laid-back jazzy piano grooves underpinned with driving funky squelching bass and superb syncopated drums.
TO AFRICA / SOUL MAKOSSA
12 Inch
29.08.17
the latest dig from best record italy s eternal mission to release the finest roman musical manna features noted jazz man pino presti taking on manu dibango s eternal party jam soul makossa. presti s interpretation uses oodles of gleaming 80s synths in place of the original traditional instrumentation, but fear not as the iconic brass section remains a real-world force, and sounds mighty fresh with it. following up that cover is a sumptuous version of aint no sunshine which is aimed square at the heartstrings of the most balearic cruisers. i call your name / come back to me gets even smoother, the vocals capturing mediterranean getaway romance to perfection
TITTLE TATTLE
12 Inch
06.02.17
baricentro is an italian funk-rock band founded in 1976 by two brothers francesco and vanni boccuzzi, after the release of two albums in mid seventies (sconcerto and trusciant) for the major record company emi they recorded in 1983 the single tittle tattle representing a clear innovation in sound from their past, without believing that would receive a positive response in the new york city underground music scene and soon becoming a paradise garage and loft classic. best record italy today came out with this special reissue-project as a limited edition ep, remastered from the original master tapes and containing for the first time all the versions from 1983 and 84 including the unreleased dub that was previously available as an acetate cut only for deejay play.
STOP YOUR LIES (REMASTERED)
12 Inch
27.12.16
best records own luminary claudio casalini was at the helm for this one-shot studio project that captures italo disco at its most exuberant and organic. originally released in 1984, the bassline on -stop your lies- is a quintessential slice of synthetic throb from a golden era, but the electronic elements are wonderfully offset by rich instrumentation and a brilliantly camp vocal performance from the unnamed boy-girl combo. the vocal mix on the a side is strong enough for a single-sided cut, but the instrumental on the flip widens out the reach of the record and really lets casalini s superb production shine through
YOU KNOW THE WAY
12 Inch
27.12.16
with the grupo almendra album fresh out of the gates, italian label best records jump right back in with a crucial slice of disco funk from noted arranger, producer and karate expert pino presti. -you know the way- is a slinky party starter with on-point slap bass, lively brass and sumptuous philly strings of the highest order. as if the original wasn t funky enough, the b-side features a disco remix from dearly departed new york disco legend tee scott, who subtly buffs up the dancefloor potential of the track to devastating effect.