Inner Space

Ambient synth workout from Bobby Lyle, from the 1978 LP 'New Warrior', as sampled by Madlib for the intro to this beat on the Quasimoto album 'The Unseen'.


Bobby Lyle - Inner Space


Bobby Lyle on Discogs

High Noon

Stunning early house gem from the legendary Larry Heard, released on the 'Dance Tracs' EP in 1986 under the name Disco-D.


Disco-D - High Noon


Larry Heard on Discogs


Photograph by datadirt

The Mexican

Canadian disco group Bombers' explosive disco version of the b-boy classic 'The Mexican', released on West End in 1978. Insane drum breaks, definitely not to be missed.


Bombers - The Mexican


Bombers on Discogs

Sarr Band

Social Disco Club do a fine job editing this funky disco gem from the Sarr Band, released on Calendar Records in 1978.


Sarr Band - Double Action (SDC Edit)


Sarr Band on Discogs


Social Disco Club

Take Me to the River

Just great.


Talking Heads - Take Me to the River (The Noodleman Chopstick Dub)


Talking Heads on Discogs


The Noodleman on SoundCloud

Tubular Bells

Oft-sampled funky disco cover of Mike Oldfield's defining classic, released on French label Vogue in 1976. Huge drum break.


Champ's Boys Orchestra - Tubular Bells (Cosmic Mix)


Champ's Boys Orchestra on Discogs

Maserati

US Post-rock outfit Maserati is certainly not your run-of-the-mill guitar band. Their proggy, psychedelic instrumentals are laced with hypnotic melodies and creative percussion, all expertly produced. Here's the lead track from their 2007 LP 'Inventions for the New Season', released on Temporary Residence. For a more dancefloor-friendly reworking of this check the awesome 'Enjoy Your Prog' mix from Justin Van Der Volgen on the 'Inventions Remixes' 12", as championed by Norwegian disco king Prins Thomas.


Maserati - Inventions


Maserati on Discogs


Photograph by Yellow.Cat