Sylvester - Greatest Hits (1990)

Sylvester James Jr. (September 6, 1947 – December 16, 1988), known simply as Sylvester, was an American singer-songwriter. Primarily active in the genres of disco, rhythm and blues, and soul, he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Focusing on a solo career, Sylvester signed a recording contract with Harvey Fuqua of Fantasy Records and obtained three new backing singers in the form of Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes – the "Two Tons O' Fun" – as well as Jeanie Tracy. 

His first solo album, Sylvester (1977), was a moderate success. 

This was followed with the acclaimed disco album Step II (1978), which spawned the singles "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" and "Dance (Disco Heat)", both of which were hits in the US and Europe. 

Distancing himself from the disco genre, he recorded four more albums – including a live album – with Fantasy Records. 

After leaving this label, he signed to Megatone Records, the dance-oriented company founded by friend and collaborator Patrick Cowley, where he recorded four more albums, including the Cowley penned hit Hi-NRG track "Do Ya Wanna Funk". 

"Greatest Hits" (1990) is a compilation album by the legendary American disco and Hi-NRG icon Sylvester, released by the Canadian record label Unidisc. 

This double album (2xCD or 2xLP) offers an overview of his most energetic dance floor classics and groundbreaking electronic productions, mostly created in collaboration with producer Patrick Cowley.

Disc 1

1.  Dance (Disco Heat) (Remix) - 5:50

2.  Body Strong - 8:33

3.  Sell My Soul - 5:52

4.  You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - 6:36

5.  Can't Stop Dancing - 7:45

6.  Lovin Is Really My Game - 6:43

7.  Do Ya Wanna Funk (Remix) - 6:56

8.  Don't Stop - 6:52

9.  Band Of Gold - 7:25

10.  Stars - 10:28

Disc 2

1.  One Night Only - 4:06

2.  You Are My Friend - 8:08

3.  Oh Baby Baby - 3:15

4.  Be With You (A Holland Remix) - 6:43

5.  Take Me To Heaven - 7:01

6.  Trouble In Paradise - 6:36

7.  I Who Have Nothing - 11:15

8.  Menergy (Deep House Remix) - 8:12

9.  Rock The Box (Remix) - 7:07

10.  Do Ya Wanna Funk - 6:23

Companies, etc.

• Copyright © – Unidisc Productions (Int'l) Ltd.
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Fantasy Records
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Unidisc Productions (Int'l) Ltd.
• Manufactured By – Unidisc Productions (Int'l) Ltd.
• Distributed By – Unidisc Productions (Int'l) Ltd.
• Pressed By – Cinram
• Lacquer Cut At – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Don Mills, ON

Credits

• Lacquer Cut By – I.S.D

 

Notes

Released: 1990

Genre:  Electronic

Style:  Disco, Hi NRG

Runtime: 

Label:  Unidisc

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Don Henley - The Very Best Of Don Henley (2015)

The Very Best of Don Henley is the second greatest hits compilation album by American rock singer Don Henley, released in 2009 and his first release since Inside Job in 2000. 

The collection features some of the most enduring songs in recent pop/rock history, such as "Dirty Laundry," "The Boys of Summer," "The End of the Innocence" and "The Heart of the Matter." 

These classic songs feature the talents of a veritable 'who's who' of writers and musicians including most members of Eagles, Tom Petty's Heartbreakers and Toto, as well as Danny Kortchmar, Martha Davis, Patty Smyth, Axl Rose, Bruce Hornsby, Wayne Shorter, Take 6, Larry Klein, J.D. Souther and Sheryl Crow.

Fourteen years separate 2009's The Very Best of Don Henley and Henley's first compilation, Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits. 

During that near decade-and-a-half, Henley only released one new album, 2000's Inside Job, a record that generated a couple of minor hit singles highlighted by "Taking You Home," which reached number 58 on Billboard's Hot 100 and number 12 on their Adult Top 40 chart. 

This means that this 2009 compilation doesn't have anything major that's not on the 1995 disc -- even the cover of Leonard Cohen's "Everybody Knows," which debuted on Actual Miles, has been carried over to The Very Best -- so there's not much reason to swap hits discs, but anybody in the market for a Don Henley compilation will find this satisfying, as it has all the big hits from Building the Perfect Beast and The End of the Innocence.

Tracklist

1.  Dirty Laundry - 5:36

2.  The Boys Of Summer - 4:47

3.  All She Wants To Do Is Dance - 4:29

4.  Not Enough Love In The World - 3:54

5.  Sunset Grill - 6:29

6.  The End Of The Innocence - 5:14

7.  The Last Worthless Evening - 6:04

8.  New York Minute - 6:32

9.  I Will Not Go Quietly - 5:41

10.  The Heart Of The Matter - 5:21

11.  Everybody Knows - 6:08

12.  For My Wedding - 3:37

13.  Everything Is Different Now - 5:13

14.  Taking You Home - 5:31

Companies, etc.

• Remastered At – Marcussen Mastering
• Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC, Pitman – DIDX-231783
• Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC, Terre Haute – DVSS-934420
• Pressed By – Sony DADC, Pitman

Credits

• A&R – Andy McKaie
• Edited By [Digital] – Stewart Whitmore
• Liner Notes – Paul Gambaccini
• Remastered By – Stephen Marcussen

Notes

Released:  Jun 16, 2009

Genre:  Country Rock

Runtime: 1:14:59

Label:  Geffen Records 

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Adam and The Ants - The Very Best Of Adam & The Ants: Stand & Deliver (2006)

Released in 2006, The Very Best of Adam & The Ants: Stand & Deliver is a highly-rated anthology. It is praised by fans and critics alike for capturing the band's signature theatrical energy, vibrant new wave hooks, and driving dual-drummer sound. 

The collection brings together beloved hits like "Stand and Deliver," "Antmusic," and "Prince Charming."

The Music: The compilation serves as a perfect time-capsule of early 80s "Dandy Pop" and the New Romantic era. 

Reviewers consistently highlight the irresistible, driving rhythm sections and Adam Ant's charismatic vocal delivery. 

It balances fun, danceable tracks with the band's more theatrical and eccentric aesthetics.

The Package: Many physical releases of this edition came as a two-disc set (CD and DVD). 

Fans highly rate the bonus DVD, which features a massive collection of 20+ music videos along with an exclusive 83-minute retrospective documentary, "Stand & Deliver: The Documentary," which explores Adam Ant’s personal history and creative process.

Legacy: While some critics note that the band's highly visual, pirate-themed outfits and comical styling can feel somewhat a product of the MTV generation, the songs themselves remain incredibly tight, timeless representations of 1980s pop and post-punk.

Tracklist

1.  Prince Charming - 3:18

2.  Goody Two Shoes - 3:30

3.  Stand and Deliver - 3:35

4.  Antmusic - 3:36

5.  Kings of the Wild Frontier - 3:54

6.  Dog Eat Dog - 3:09

7.  Apollo 9 - 3:27

8.  Friends - 2:39

9.  Kick! - 1:35

10.  Zerøx - 3:47

11.  Vive le Rock - 3:39

12.  Cartrouble - 3:25

13.  Desperate but Not Serious - 4:14

14.  Strip - 3:48

15.  Friend or Foe - 3:23

16.  Ant Rap - 3:25

17.  Puss 'n' Boots - 3:53

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
• Copyright © – Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
• Distributed By – Sony BMG Music Entertainment
• Made By – Sony Music
• Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC – S0100730710-0101
• Glass Mastered At – Sony DADC – S0100733242-A522

Credits

• Liner Notes – Paul Morley
• Written-By – Adam Ant, André Cymone, B. Hayes, Marco Pirroni , Stuart Goddard 

Notes

Released: 2006

Genre:  Punk, New Wave, Pop Rock

Runtime: 58:17

Label:  Columbia 

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Smokie - Bright Lights and Back Alleys,1977 (Extended Version) (2016)

(1977)

1.  It's your life - 3:36

     Written-By – Chinn / Chapman

2.  I can't stay here tonight - 4:09

     Written-By – Norman, Spencer

3.  Sunshine avenue - 3:12

     Written-By – Norman, Spencer

4.  Think of me - 4:44

     Written-By – Norman, Spencer

5.  In the heat of the night - 4:50

     Written-By – Chinn / Chapman

6.  Needles and pins - 2:47

     Written-By – Nitzsche, Bonno

7.  No one could ever love you more - 2:33

     Written-By – Norman, Spencer

8.  The dancer - 3:52

     Written-By – Courtney, Sayer

9.  Baby it's you - 3:52

     Written-By – Norman, Spencer

10.  Walk right back - 5:31

       Written-By – Norman, Spencer

(2016) Extended Version

11.  Now you think you know (Bonus Track) - 3:28

       Written-By – Uttley

12.  Lay back in the arms of someone (Bonus Track) - 4:05

       Written-By – Chinn / Chapman

13.  Here lies a man (Bonus Track) - 3:28

       Written-By – Norman, Spencer

14.  Alone in a cell (Bonus Track) - 4:47

Credits

• Bass, Backing Vocals – Terry Uttley
• Design – Tim Smith 
• Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Pete Spencer
• Guitar, Backing Vocals – Alan Silson
• Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – Chris Norman
• Liner Notes – Phil Hendriks
• Mastered By – Tim Turan
• Producer [Original] – Mike Chapman

Companies, etc.

• Manufactured By – Polydor
• Marketed By – Polydor
• Distributed By – Phonodisc, Inc.
• Published By – Chinnichap Publishing, Inc.
• Published By – Island Music
• Published By – Metric Music Co.
• Published By – Chrysalis Music Corp.
• Recorded At – Whitney Recording Studios
• Recorded At – Decca Studios, Paris
• Recorded At – EMI-Bovema Holland

Notes

Released:  2016

Format:  CD, Album, Reissue

Genre:  Soft Rock, Pop 

Time:  54:51

Label: Sony Music 

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Andy Gibb - The Very Best Of Andy Gibb (2018)

Tracklist

1.  Shadow Dancing - 4:36

     Written-By – Andy Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb

2. I Just Want to Be Your Everything - 3:46

     Written-By – Barry Gibb

3.  An Everlasting Love - 4:10

     Written-By – Barry Gibb

4.  Flowing Rivers - 3:39

     Written-By – Andy Gibb

5.  (Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away - 4:10

     Written-By – Barry Gibb, Blue Weaver

6.  (Love Is) Thicker Than Water - 4:16

     Written-By – Andy Gibb, Barry Gibb

7.  After Dark - 4:23

     Written-By – Barry Gibb

8.  Man on Fire - 5:22

     Written-By – Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb

9.  I Can't Help It - 4:10

     Featuring – Olivia Newton-John

     Written-By – Barry Gibb

10.  Desire - 4:32

       Featuring – Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb

       Written-By – Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb & Maurice Gibb

11.  Time Is Time - 3:41

       Written-By – Andy Gibb, Barry Gibb

12.  Me (Without You) - 3:45

       Written-By – Andy Gibb

13.  Wherever You Are - 4:31

       Written-By – Barry Gibb

14.  One More Look at the Night - 3:47

       Written-By – Andy Gibb

15.  Will You Love Me Tomorrow - 4:41

       Featuring – P.P. Arnold

       Written-By – Goffin And King

                                                     

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Peta Gibb Weber
• Copyright © – Peta Gibb Weber
• Licensed To – UMG Recordings, Inc.
• Manufactured By – Universal Music Enterprises
• Distributed By – Universal Music Enterprises

Credits

• Art Direction – Vartan 
• Mastered By – Evren Göknar
• Product Manager – Ute Friesleben

Notes

Released:  Apr 13, 2018

Genre:  Pop

Style:  Dance-pop, Soft Rock, Ballad

Runtime: 1:03:29

Label:  Capitol 

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Laser Cowboys - Killer Machine (The Original Maxi-Singles Collection) (2026)

Tracklist

1.  Killer Machine (Original) - 2:58

2.  Radioactivity (From The Ucraine) - 6:47

3.  Ultra Warp (Death Mix) - 6:50

4.  Laser Beats - 6:22

5.  Theme From Knight Rider - 6:22

6.  Radioactivity (Prawda Mix) - 5:14

7.  Ultra Warp (Armaged Don Mix) - 5:16

8.  Killer Machine (Special Dub Mix) - 6:40

9.  Kalimba De Luna - 6:28

10.  Ultra Warp (Final Conflict) - 6:52

11.  Killer Machine (Special Remixed Version) - 6:30

12.  Overture - 4:32

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Italoheat Music Production
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ZYX Music

Notes

Released:  2026

Series:  Golden Disco Series, Exclusive ESonCD Series

Format:  CD, Compilation, Unofficial Release

Genre:  Electronic

Style:  Italo-Disco, Electro, Disco

Runtime:  1:10:53

Label:  ESonCD 

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Garland Jeffreys - Guts For Love (1982)

Tracklist

1.  Real Man 

     Garland Jeffreys

2.  Surrender 

     Garland Jeffreys

3.  Fidelity 

     Garland Jeffreys

4.  Rebel Love 

     Garland Jeffreys

5.  Dance Up 

     Garland Jeffreys & Alan Freedman

6.  Guts For Love 

     Garland Jeffreys

7.  Shout 

     Garland Jeffreys

8.  What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) 

     Johnny Bristol, Harvey Fuqua & Vernon Bullock

9.  Loneliness 

     Garland Jeffreys

10.  El Salvador 

       Garland Jeffreys

11.  American Backslide 

       Garland Jeffreys

Produced by Garland Jeffreys & Bob Clearmountain

Executive Producer : Dick Wingate

Associate Producer : Alan Freedman

Song Arrangements by Garland Jeffreys & Alan Freedman

Recorded & Mixed by Bob Clearmountain

Additional Engineering by Dominick Maita

Production Associate : Michele Galfas

Garland Jeffreys : Lead vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Dennis Davis : Drums & Percussion

Tyrone Downie : Hammond, Piano, Clavinet, Roland Synthesizer, Percussion & Keyboard Magic

Larry Fast : Piano, Synthesizer & Synthesizer Programming

Alan Freedman : Electric & Acoustic Guitar

Paul Griffin : Piano, Hammond & Fender Rhodes

Tony Levin : Stick & Bass Guitar

G.E. Smith : Electric, Acoustic Guitar & Guitar Solos

Jimmy Maelen : Percussion

Hugh McCracken : Classical Guitar on "El Salvador"

David Sanborn : Alto Saxophone Solo on "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)"

David Van Tieghem : Marimba & Percussion

Howard Shore & Garland Jeffreys : Horn Arrangements

Lew Delgatto, Tom Malone, Lou Marini, Alan Rubin : Horn Section

Gordon Grody & Garland Jeffreys : Background Vocal Arrangements

Garland Jeffreys, Gordon Grody, Robin Clark, Lani Groves, Diva Gray : Background vocals

Recorded at:

Boogie Hotel, Port Jefferson, New York

RPM Sound Studios, Record Plant & Power Station, New York

Mixed at Power Station, New York

Mastered by Bob Ludwig, Masterdisk, New York City

Assistant Engineers : Chris Isca, Jeff Hendrickson, Malcolm Pollack, Gray Russell

Notes

Released: 1982

Genre:  Rock, Pop

Length:  41:29

Label:  Epic 

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Campo Di Marte - Campo Di Marte (1973)

Tracklist

1.  Primo Tempo - 8:10

2.  Secondo Tempo - 3:20

3.  Terzo Tempo - 6:20

4.  Quarto Tempo - 3:15

5.  Quinto Tempo - 5:58

6.  Sesto Tempo - 5:12

7.  Settimo Tempo - 8:28

Credits

• Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Vocals – Enrico Rosa
• Bass, Vocals – Paul Richard
• Drums, Bongos, Flute, Vocals – Mauro Sarti
• Drums, Bongos, Vocals – C. Felice Marcovechhio
• French Horn, Flute, Piano, Organ, Vocals – Alfredo Barducci
• Producer – Grande Lila
• Technician – Franco Santamaria, Gualtiero Berlinghini
• Written-By – Enrico Rosa

Companies, etc.

• Distributed By – Messaggerie Musicali
• Marketed By – CBS Sugar Compagnia Generale Del Disco S.p.A.
• Printed By – Reparto Tipografico CBS Sugar
• Recorded At – Milano Studio

Notes

Released: 1973

Genre:  Rock

Style:  Prog Rock

Total Time:  40:43

Label:  United Artists Records 

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Rubettes - The Very Best Of [1974-79] (1998)

Tracklist

1.  Sugar Baby Love [1974] - 3:30

2.  Tonight [1974] - 3:42

3.  Juke Box Jive [1974] - 3:03

4.  I Can Do It [1975] - 3:20

5.  Foe-Dee-Oh-Dee [1975] - 3:02

6.  Little Darling [1975] - 3:18

7.  You're The Reason Why [1976] - 2:34

8.  Under One Roof [1976] - 4:32

9.  Baby I Know [1977] - 4:21

10.  My Buddy Holly Days [1974] - 3:16

11.  Put A Back Beat To That Music [1974] - 3:40

12.  Julia [1975] - 2:54

13.  The Sha-Na-Na-Na Song [1975] - 2:55

14.  Judy Run Run [1975] - 3:02

15.  Beggarman [1975] - 3:35

16.  I'm Just Dreaming [1974] - 3:06

17.  You Could Have Told Me [1974] - 2:47

18.  Dancing In The Rain [1976] - 2:56

19.  Lola [1977] - 2:59

20.  Movin' [1978] - 4:07

21.  Kid Runaway [1979] - 3:13

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Spectrum Music 
• Copyright © – Spectrum Music 
• Record Company – Polygram Record Operations Ltd.
• Licensed To – Spectrum Music 
• Marketed By – Spectrum Music 
• Distributed By – Spectrum Music 
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Spectrum Music 
• Copyright © – Spectrum Music 
• Published By – Chelsea Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
• Published By – ATV Music Ltd.
• Published By – Halcyon Music Ltd.
• Glass Mastered At – Arvato – 53084435

Credits

• Design [Sleeve Designed By] – The Whole Hog Design Co. Ltd.
• Liner Notes [1996] – Arthur Davis 
• Written-By – Alan Williams (tracks: 7 to 10, 12, 15, 19, 21), John Richardson (tracks: 7 to 10, 12, 15, 19, 21), Tony Waddington (tracks: 1 to 6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17), Wayne Bickerton (tracks: 1 to 6, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17)

Notes

Released: 1998

Genre:  Glam Rock

Length:   1:11:53

Label:  Spectrum Music

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ABC - Lexicon Of Live (1999)

ABC are an English pop band that formed in Sheffield in 1980. 

Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Martin Fry, guitarist and keyboardist Mark White, saxophonist Stephen Singleton and drummer David Palmer.

In 1982, the band released their debut studio album The Lexicon of Love, which reached number-one on the UK Albums Chart.

Produced by Trevor Horn, it often featured in UK critics' lists of favourite albums: it ranked 42nd in The Observer Music Monthly's "Top 100 British Albums" (June 2004) and 40th in Q magazine's "100 Greatest British Albums" (June 2000). 

The band had three Top 10 hits during 1982: the singles "Poison Arrow", "The Look of Love" (both of which were recorded whilst Mark Lickley was still a member of the band), and "All of My Heart".

ABC was never famous for its live shows. In fact, the tour during which this album was recorded (1997) was just the second-ever tour by ABC, and by then lead vocalist Martin Fry was the only original member left in the band. 

So, this is somewhat of a surprise release. Following some serious health problems, Fry resurrected the ABC name in 1997 (with the assistance of Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, who does not appear on this album) and produced the surprisingly good Skyscraping. 

Since the tour was to promote that record, a number of songs from the album were performed live, and appear on this release; and they hold up to the classic hits. 

Yes, the hits are here: "When Smokey Sings," "Be Near Me," "Poison Arrow," and, of course, "Look of Love." 

None of these songs benefit from the live performance, but neither are they embarrassing. The recording of the album is somewhat flat; perhaps better production would have made this a more enjoyable listening experience. 

Fry's voice is in fine form, and he assembled a very tight, talented band for backup.

Recorded live in London, June 1997 during the 'Skyscraping' tour.

Tracklist

1.  Poison Arrow - 3:55

2.  Stranger Things - 4:42

3.  When Smokey Sings - 4:19

4.  How To Be A Millionaire - 3:30

5.  Be Near Me - 4:37

6.  Who Can I Turn To? - 4:03

7.  Show Me - 3:35

8.  Skyscraping - 4:45

9.  Rolling Sevens - 4:45

10.  One Better World - 3:52

11.  Tears Are Not Enough - 4:00

12.  All Of My Heart - 5:28

13.  The Look Of Love - 4:00

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – ABC 
• Copyright © – ABC 
• Licensed To – Live Here Now Limited
• Mastered At – Scape Mastering
• Recorded At – Sheffield City Hall

Credits

• Arranged By, Conductor – Anne Dudley
• Backing Vocals – Tracy Graham
• Bass – Andy Carr 
• Design – Louise Hendy
• Drums – Richard Brook
• Guitar – Pete Rinaldi
• Keyboards – Ryan Farmery
• Lacquer Cut By – Pole
• Mastered By – Stefan Betke
• Orchestra – Southbank Sinfonia
• Percussion – Fergus Gerrand
• Photography By – Neil Kitson
• Piano – Steve Turner
• Recorded By, Mixed By [Album Mix] – Will Shapland
• Trombone – Barnaby Dickinson
• Trumpet – Graham Flowers, Noel Langley
• Vocals – Martin Fry

Notes

Released: 1999

Genre:  Dance-pop, new wave, synth-pop

Length:  55:39

Label:  Blatant

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