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    Life & Death On The New York Dance Floor Pt. 2Various Artists

    Reappearing Records
    • John Robie – Vena Cava
    • James White & The Blacks – Contort Yourself (August Darnell Mix)
    • Quando Quango – Love Tempo (Mark Kamins Mix)
    • George Kranz – Din Daa Daa (Trommeltanz)
    • Loose Joints – Pop Your Funk (Instrumental Version) (7" B-Side Mix)
    • Material – Bustin' Out (Long Version)
    • Peech Boys – Don't Make Me Wait (Extended Version)
    • Edwin Birdsong – Rapper Dapper Snapper
    • 1. John Robie – Vena Cava
    • 2. James White & The Blacks – Contort Yourself (August Darnell Mix)
    • 3. Quando Quango – Love Tempo (Mark Kamins Mix)
    • 4. George Kranz – Din Daa Daa (Trommeltanz)
    • 5. Loose Joints – Pop Your Funk (Instrumental Version) (7" B-Side Mix)
    • 6. Material – Bustin' Out (Long Version)
    • 7. Peech Boys – Don't Make Me Wait (Extended Version)
    • 8. Edwin Birdsong – Rapper Dapper Snapper

    Second part of a tribute to NYCs golden era of 1980-1983 as well as a musical companion piece to Tim Lawrence's 'Life & Death On The New York Dance Floor' book. A selection of no-wave and disco-not-disco tunes from the likes of Loose Joints, Peech Boys, Quando Quango, James White & The Blacks and more!

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