DanceMaster | 
11 16th, 2014| 
Maharaja ’80s Disco -30th Anniversary Best- Non-stop mixed by DJ Boss
Release Date: 11/5/14
Price: 2315 yen
The first non-Avex Maharaja release in a long time (ever?) comes from FARM Records. Non-stop mixed by DJ Boss.
Nov
16
Oct
13
Maharaja ’80s Disco -30th Anniversary-
Release Date: 11/5/14
Price: 2315 yen
Well, this is a surprise. Just when I thought FARM were moving towards EDM only, they announce a tie-up compilation with Maharaja. What makes this especially odd is that Maharaja releases were usually Avex’s domain. Anyway, there are 26 songs planned, and apparently they’ll only be using the original versions (i.e., no covers).
Apr
27
Hamaraja Nights Vol. 1
Release Date: 2011
Price: $16
A doujin release by the doujin circle, T&Co. It’s an homage to the old Maharaja Night series, which featured disco-NRG songs. Disko Warp has a few copies of the CD up for sale on their Bandcamp.
Jul
23
You Put the Music in Me – EP
Artist: DJ Kawasaki feat. N’Dea Davenport
Release Date: 7/18/12
Price: 600 yen
Digital EP featuring the new song from DJ Kawasaki feat. N’Dea Davenport that appeared on Magic ~ A Collection of Black Disco Classics.
Jul
22
Magic ~ A Collection of Black Disco Classics mixed by DJ Kawasaki
Release Date: 7/25/12
Price: 2381 yen
A new compilation from EMI, mixed by DJ Kawasaki. As the title suggests, it collects disco classics. It also has a new song by DJ Kawasaki feat. N’Dea Davenport.
Jun
9
Magic ~ A Collection of Black Disco Classics mixed by DJ Kawasaki
Release Date: 7/25/12
Price: 2381 yen
A new compilation from EMI mixed by DJ Kawasaki. The album will include Disco and Salsoul classics from artists like A Taste of Honey, Chaka Kahn, Quincy Jones, and Diana Ross.
Mar
28
Let’s Dance -Super 80s Disco Hits-
Release Date: 12/7/11 ? 12/21/11 ? 1/18/12 ? 2/8/12 ? 3/28/12
Price: 2857 yen
2-disc compilation from EMI celebrating Roppongi disco hits. As with Mogra Mix, this was originally supposed to come out in December, but EMI has postponed the release date a few times before settling on a March 28 release date. Thankfully, they mostly avoided songs that already appeared on Dancemania Sparkle Classics. And unlike Dancemania Sparkle Classics, this release is not a non-stop mix. Instead, it has full-length songs.
The early list didn’t have David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” but thankfully the final track list has it as the lead track. 😀
Songs selected by DJ Osshy of Roppongi Nirvana.
Feb
27
Let’s Dance -Super 80s Disco Hits-
Release Date: 12/7/11 ? 12/21/11 ? 1/18/12 ? 2/8/12 ? 3/28/12
Price: 2857 yen
2-disc compilation from EMI celebrating Roppongi disco hits. As with Mogra Mix, this was originally supposed to come out in December, but EMI has postponed the release date a few times before settling on a March 28 release date. The delay was probably for the best, or else it would’ve been in direct competition with the similarly themed Dancemania Sparkle Classics. Songs selected by DJ Osshy of Roppongi Nirvana.
Dec
12
J-Pop Disco Densetsu
Release Date: 12/7/11
Price: 2000 yen
Dance covers of Japanese disco covers. Produced by Drive Music Entertainment. The album is also available for download at iTunes Japan for only 1500 yen. Both the CD and the digital version are non-stop mixes. The preview video features Shishou Araki, the techno dance queen who also appeared in EMI’s Around 40 Eurobeat commercials.
Nov
23
Disco no Tetsujin
Release Date: 11/23/11
Price: 2095 yen
Sequel to last year’s Disco no Tatsujin (Tatsujin = Master, Tetsujin = Iron Man). Somehow Boys Town Gang’s version of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” makes another appearance despite already being on the first release, but the rest of the track list is different. I believe this CD contains full-length versions, so nonstop mix fans should stay away.
Nov
7
Let’s Dance -Super 80s Disco Hits-
Release Date: 12/7/11 ? 12/21/11
Price: 2857 yen
2-disc compilation from EMI celebrating Roppongi disco hits.
May
6
Disco Gaga
Release Date: 5/18/11
Price: 1886 yen
Disco covers of Lady Gaga’s biggest hits. Oddly, there’s nothing from her most recent album.
Apr
15
Majokko Disco
Artist: Sweet Beats Lub
Release Date: 4/27/11
Price: 2000 yen
From the makers of the Anime Nitro series comes this new compilation with covers of magic girl anime themes. Produced by Sweet Beats Lub, who previously released Jazzin’ Pop in 2008.
Apr
2
Majokko Disco
Artist: Sweet Beats Lub
Release Date: 4/27/11
Price: 2000 yen
From the makers of the Anime Nitro series comes this new compilation with techno pop covers of witch girl anime themes.
Mar
16
Disco J Night
Release Date: 3/23/11
Price: 1905 yen
Japanese covers of popular 80s tracks. Produced by Drive Music Entertainment. The album is also available for download at iTunes Japan for only 1200 yen.
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