Disco Explosion Vol. 1 Collection CD - Various Artists

Close your eyes and you can almost feel the heat of the mirror ball, the press of the crowd, and the irresistible pull of a bassline that refuses to let you stand still. Disco Explosion Vol. 1 is a masterclass in what made the late 1970s and early 1980s dance floors so gloriously alive — sixteen tracks drawn from the era's most charismatic performers, compiled with the instinct of someone who genuinely understood what made a room move.

Released on the X-Tra label, this collection brings together an exceptional roster of artists: from the sun-drenched funk of George McCrae and the irrepressible Barry Blue, to the polished soul of The Manhattans, the theatrical energy of Toto Coelo, and the enduring glamour of Donna Summer. Amii Stewart, Billy Ocean, La Toya Jackson, Brotherhood of Man, Stephanie, Johnny Wakelin, Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes, and The Temptations complete a line-up that reads like a who's who of the era's dancefloor royalty.

Whether you lived through the disco era or are discovering it for the first time, this compilation delivers the goods without apology. The production is tight, the performances are committed, and the energy never flags across the full running time. A fine addition to any collection of popular music from the period.

Track Listing

1. The Original Lead Singers — Ain't Too Proud to Beg
2. Johnny Wakelin — The Clapping Song
3. Toto Coelo — The Clapping Song
4. The Manhattans — Hot Like an Oven
5. Stephanie
6. George McCrae — Rock Your Baby
7. Barry Blue
8. La Toya Jackson — Do the Salsa
9. Dance All Night
10. Dusty Road
11. Amii Stewart (Extended)
12. Billy Ocean — (When the Battle Is Over)
13. Donna Summer — Full Street
14. Brotherhood of Man — Blame It on the Boogie
15. Disco Tex & The Sex-O-Lettes — Get Dancin'
16. Randy Alburn & The Blue Notes — Gel Dancin'

Product Specifications

• Artist: Various Artists
• Label: X-Tra
• Catalogue Number: PK 510
• Format: Audio CD
• Tracks: 16
• Genre: Disco / Funk / Soul / 1970s / 1980s
• Weight: 127 g (4.48 oz)
• Dimensions (standard jewel case): 142 mm × 125 mm × 10 mm (5.6 in × 4.9 in × 0.4 in)
• Barcode: 5708574376402
• Condition: Preloved