Roaring Mosquitoes – You Aren’t With Me / Ah Ah Ah Ah [BST-X106]

June 24, 2025June 23, 2025 hipodromebest record, edits, hysteric, italo-disco, roaring mosquitoesLeave a comment

Best Record offers a reissue of the highly sought-after by the Roaring Mosquitoes. Further to enrich this reissue, the release is completed with two splendid edits by the Australian DJ-producer George Hysteric, recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities and a leading figure in Italo-Disco. The juxtaposition of the two songs performed with grit and physicality by cousins Agostina and Antonietta Casalino (aka Roaring Mosquitoes) highlights two aesthetically and rhythmically similar approaches, yet with different roots and inspirations.

B.W.H. – Stop 4 Remixes [HM1007]

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 hipodromeb.w.h., best record, carlo favilli, danilo braca, dirtyelements, drunkdrivers, house of music, italo-disco, stefano zito, woody bianchiLeave a comment

”Stop” is the emblem of Italo-Disco par excellence even if in 1983 it was inserted by Carlo Favilli and Stefano Zito on the B-side of the 12”of the nascent label House of Music. However, the song, although recorded in a hurry and with evident sound defects, is the perfect example of the musical genre that was developing in Italy in those very early 80s. Now, four decades later, Stop 4 Remixes breathes new life into the cult classic with four dynamic reworks. Woody Bianchi delivers a masterclass in mixing with ‘Pushed Up’ while Danilo Braca (aka Danyb) offers two deep, expansive edits tailored for discerning dancefloors. Dirtyelements & Drunkdrivers bring the fire with their ‘Acid Re-Solution Remix’ that’s full of passion, precision and some nice wild energy. These are great tributes to a track that helped launch the Italo-disco movement into orbit.

Five Sinners – Magic [BST-X105]

May 9, 2025May 8, 2025 hipodromebest record, celso valli, dave mathmos, disco, eyes records, five sinners, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

With the reissue of ”Magic” the circle of the works originally published by Eyes Records and composed in the earliest 80s by Celso Valli is completed: Future State, Blue Gas and now precisely Five Sinners. Best Record thus creates ”the triplet” of the Italo-Disco operas made by the immense musician from Bologna. This release includes also a new captivating version of ”Magic” skillfully remixed by the talented Italian-Australian DJ-producer Dave Mathmos.

The Zombies – Zombi / In The Land Of The Zombi [BST-X102]

August 17, 2024August 14, 2024 hipodromebest record, disco, electro, federico ida, massimo berardi, massimo ida, re-release, reissue, salvatore ida, tank records, the zombiesLeave a comment

It’s difficult to ”label” the songs of this authoritative and necessary official reissue. ”Zombi” and ”In the Land of the Zombi” are two electro disco-funks from 1979, therefore from three years before was born the ”Italo-Disco” style, certainly more powerful, aggressive and more electronic than the ”Made in Italy” disco style of the 2nd half of the 70s. The creation of the original 7″ by Salvatore Ida, great musician and bandleader – to whom this excellent reissue is dedicated – was a sort of game for the authors of the two pieces: Federico Ida and Massimo Ida, were protagonists 4 years before of the Italian progressive rock scene with the sister Silvana Ida, Marcello Surace and Franco Vinci thanks to the immeasurable and acclaimed album ”Apoteosi”. So The Zombies were destined to pair with another easy ’79 joke by the Ida brothers: ”Let’s Go” and ”Mustang” by Sandwich. The two long versions of ”Zombi” and ”In the Land of the Zombi” were re-edited by Massimo Berardi, always diligent and active, as well as tidy and aware of where he was putting his hands, are fundamental in order to complete this 12″.

Salvy and Giuly – Stop The World [BST-X096]

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 hipodromebest record, eyes records, italo-disco, ivana spagna, re-release, reissue, salvy and giulyLeave a comment

“Stop the World” is a captivating song released in 1984 by Eyes Records. 40 years later Best Record re-propose on a new release the original song and the instrumental version.

B.W.H. – Livin’ Up / Stop [HM1001/R]

August 13, 2023August 9, 2023 hipodromeb.w.h., best record, carlo favilli, disco, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, stefano galante, stefano zitoLeave a comment

An essential part of the European disco history… “Livin’ Up” and “Stop” by B.W.H., these two tracks are true ‘milestones’ and Italo-Disco in the purest form. B.W.H is Stefano Zito (aka Black Way), Stefano Galante, and the late Carlo Favilli, “Stop” is dubbed “the best B-side ever!”, but “Livin’ Up” is also incredible, making this vinyl the hottest 12″ ever assembled in the Italo Domain and for decades incredibly underrated.

Strada – It’s The Monkey! [BST-X084 ]

May 31, 2022May 26, 2022 hipodromebest record, durium, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, stradaLeave a comment

“”It’s the Monkey!” is one of the most striking and unique reissues of Best Record to date, rises like a flame from the history of the Italo-Disco. Very well arranged and enriched by a creative use of many different sounds. There is nothing else quite like it! Strada was born in a studio where the extraordinary arrangers Ennio Tricomi, Enzo Vallicelli and Romano Trevisani work with Enza Kucic’s superb vocal skills, their favorite backing singer of Crusin’ Records. “It’s the Monkey”, considered to be one of the Top Five Italo-Disco tracks of all time, is a electro monster with all kinds of weird sounds and effects, wicked synth stabs, very original use of drum kits and arpeggios. “Street Dance” on the flip is an underrated electronic track with a deep dance potential, rhythmically slightly slower, with very catchy synth strings.

Stopp – I’m Hungry [BSTX034]

December 17, 2021January 25, 2024 hipodromealessandro novaga, best record, francesco paolini, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, stoppLeave a comment

This time Best Record Italy presents an Italo masterpiece from 1983 produced by the duo : Francesco Paolini (Pasta DJ) and Alessandro Novaga that became a massive dancefloor classic in Chicago House with the likes of the “Hot Mix 5” on cult radio station WMBX and regularly played by the legendary Ron Hardy at the infamous Muzic Box. It was very influential at it’s time on the early Chicago house and acid movement.

Coco Bill – Evita [BSTX083]

July 10, 2021December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, coco bill, italo-disco, jenny rocco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

COCO BILL - Evita

Cult Italian producer Jenny Rocco passed away in 2020, and in tribute to the work of this dearly departed artist, Best Record Italy is reissuing of one of his most sought after productions in “Evita (Avoid)” by Coco Bill. Produced by Rocco in 1983, the track comes in two versions, with the vocal cut setting romantic disco rhythms over pounding bass percolations while pianos morph between soul chords and starscape leads. Sequential synths race through the air and a crooner pleads into the night–the voice at once innocently sweet and darkly sensual–while elsewhere, tribal drums lead manic grooves and marimbas and palm-muted guitars color the air in equatorial hues. As for the instrumental version, the disco drums hit with a heavier and futuristic sheen, while angular bass synths slam beneath rimshots and ricocheting claps. Dreamspace pianos and fantasy synths are woven together into mysterious tapestries of exotica, while cosmic arps and crystalline chord cascades soar through the heavens.

Model 11-29 – Wot Times [BSTX082]

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 hipodromebest record, disco, funk, italo-disco, model 11-29, re-release, reissue, sangy productionsLeave a comment

MODEL 11 29 - Wot Times

Best Record Italy presents a reissue of Model 11-29’s “Wot Times,” a particularly inspired work by the legendary Sangy that transforms “Rapper’s Delight” into a slice of Italo-balearic ecstasy. On the vocal version, drums sit between disco and electro as they boogie down to a breakdance beat, with greasy funk basslines slapping and sliding in support. Solar dub chords pulsate through anthemic pattens, pads blow across the mix like a warming ocean breeze, synth leads sparkle in coral colorations, and those classic Sugar Hill Gang lyrical flows are reconfigured into an ebullient spoken word rap, which is then morphed by futuristic fx and interspersed with shouts, grunts, and call-and-response chants. On the flip, the instrumental version walks with more of a sexual disco strut, resulting in a summertime seaside cruiser overflowing with dazzling synthesizer displays, as organ chords generate mirage visions, gemstone leads shimmer through swells of tropical mist, and acid-laced Italo pulsations work the spirit into euphoric beach dance hypnosis.

Loui$ – Magic Dance [BSTX058]

February 6, 2021December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, cosmic disco, italo-disco, loui$, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

LOUI$ - Magic Dance

Compared to some of the ultra-obscure releases buffed up and reissued on Best, Loui$’ “Magic Dance” is something of a perennial classic, but that doesn’t diminish its value in getting another airing. Loui$ released a modest wedge of killer party anthems in his 80s peak, but this debut 12″ in 1985 was the glittering prize. Of all the versions of this release, the rare Blow Up Records edition is the one that gets a look in here, and it’s all about that special disco mix of “Pink Footpath”. From gutsy analogue bass to shimmering lead pads, it’s a dreamy dancefloor jam in every way.

G.A.N.G. – Incantations [BSTX056]

February 6, 2021December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, cosmic disco, g.a.n.g., giorgio dolce, giorgio giordano, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, roberto zanettiLeave a comment

GANG - Incantations

G.A.N.G. was a short-lived studio project from Giorgio Giordano, Giorgio Dolce and Roberto Zanetti (Savage). In 1983 they released “Incantations”, a plush cosmic disco burner that rides a slow tempo but hits heavy with its rich layers of synth and slick guitar licks. Best are giving it a fresh airing with this on-point reissue, bringing the chugging bass arps back into the fold of a sympathetic scene that celebrates just this kind of evocative, sensual slow-mo party fodder. The original mix elevates in the second half with a soaring vocal from Stefania Dal Pino, but if that doesn’t appeal there’s a purely instrumental take on the B side that focuses purely on the groove.

Nat Bush – Taste Of Love Again [SPQR1117/R]

May 27, 2020December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, disco, funk, italo-disco, marco colucci, mark owen, nat bush, re-release, reissue, s.p.q.r., sound production quality recordLeave a comment

A soul-funk studio project for the Italian label S.P.Q.R. (Sound Production Quality Record) featuring vocals by Nathaniel Bush and arranged by Marco Colucci (aka Mark Owen).

TOPO – Ba Ba Go Go [BST-X054]

March 23, 2019December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, disco, house, italo-disco, re-release, reissue, topoLeave a comment

The official remastered reissue of one of the rarest and sought after italo-disco record from early 80’s. This is an epic out there electronic production that’s one of a kind. In the same period of other italo-disco classics like REM, STOPP, Klein & MBO, GANG previously reissued by Best Italy, they representing the roots of chicago sound played by the pioneers like Ron Hardy.

R.E.M. – Computer Communication [BST-X048]

December 14, 2018January 25, 2024 hipodromebest record, italo-disco, nicola serena, paolo alfani, r.e.m., re-release, reissueLeave a comment

REM - Computer Communications

Limited remastered edition of one of the early elektro underground Italian releases that became a classic in the Chicago house movement, conceived by the Italian duo from Florence : R.E.M. formed by Paolo Alfani & Nicola Serena. They experimented for the first time in 1983 the use of a modified Speak & Spell electronic toy by Mattel for the vocal parts instead of the classic vocoder. Plus the heavy use of fierce electronic drums by Roland TR-808 mixed with acid basslines makes this cut a real milestone.

Amnésie with the Nicolosi Family – Turas [ESP005]

July 17, 2018July 16, 2018 hipodromeamnesie, best record, espacial discos, italo-disco, nicolosi family, re-release, reissue, tony carrascoLeave a comment

Another italo-disco and proto-house classic that inspired the early house movement. Heavily played in Chicago now reissued in the right form including the unreleased dub version mixed by the legendary dj Tony Carrasco.

Byron – Too Much [BST-X023]

October 8, 2017January 25, 2024 hipodromebest record, byron, disco, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

Official remastered limited edition of this down-tempo disco heaven from one-hit wonders Byron. Originally released in 1985 on the Italian label Golden Sound, ‘Too Much’ is a must for any discerning Balearic record bag. A side contains the original vocal version and on the B side there is the original instrumental plus the warmest Remix version previously available only on the rarest Byron Album from 1985.

Kasso – Kasso [BST-X022]

October 8, 2017October 6, 2017 hipodromebest, best record, claudio simonetti, disco, italo-disco, jellybean, john benitez, kassoLeave a comment

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.

Pussycat – Le Chat [BST-X021]

September 19, 2017December 16, 2021 hipodromebest record, disco, italo-disco, pussycat, re-release, reissue, victorio pezzollaLeave a comment

PUSSYCAT - Le Chat

Limited edition remastered reissue of an obsure Italian Balearic Disco song produced and arranged by Victorio Pezzolla. The plus on this limited edition reissue is that the production is directly handled by the former producer to obtain a more accurate sound compared from the first release.

Cellophane – Gimme Love [BST-X014]

August 5, 2017January 25, 2024 hipodromealessandro novaga, best record, cellophane, italo-disco, re-release, reissueLeave a comment

CELLOPHANE - Gimme Love

Official remastered reissue of the italo-disco classic song: Gimme Love, a tribute for the legendary Cellophane Club in Rimini active during 80s. This limited edition release contains the original long version on the A side plus the ”Italian Version” on the B side.