Italo Disco

The core of Disco Magic - Italo Disco of the 80s: history, formula, artists.

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How to Build an Italo Disco Playlist

A good playlist is an emotional journey. Tempos, keys, balance of known and forgotten tracks, structure - a full guide to building Italo Disco playlists.

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The Genre's Main Instrumentals

The best vocal-free Italo Disco compositions - atmospheric tracks that work both as soundtrack and as standalone pieces.

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How an Italo Disco Chorus Works

Tarzan Boy, Self Control, Boys Boys Boys - why can't you forget these choruses? A breakdown of structure, melodic devices, and the psychology of Italo Disco hooks.

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10 Underrated Italo Disco Tracks

Everyone knows the main hits. But in Italo Disco hundreds of tracks never got the attention they deserved. Hypnotic Tango, Dirty Talk, Under the Ice, Leave Me Alone - genre gems for serious listeners.

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Artists

Pier Luigi Giombini: Architect of the Hits

One of the main Italo Disco producers - the man who gave the world "I Like Chopin" and built the sound of the genre's melancholy side.

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Ken Laszlo: the Main Star of Italo Disco

Gian Pietro Ghezzi, aka Ken Laszlo, is one of the genre's most stable artists. Hits Tonight and Hey Hey Guy, work with Mauro Farina, active shows in 2024.

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Italo Disco Record Prices in 2024

How much do original Italo Disco records cost on Discogs in 2024? A price guide from mass hits to rarities with concrete examples and tips for collectors.

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Economics of an Italian Label in the '80s

How much did it cost to record an Italo Disco single? What were the runs, royalties, margins? The financial side of the genre with concrete numbers, rarely discussed.

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Italo Disco in Unexpected Places

Where you can run into Italo Disco - from kids' cartoons to video game soundtracks and space missions, the genre's unusual appearances in mass culture.

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Tony Esposito: the Neapolitan With a Kalimba

Antonio Esposito - a jazz percussionist from Naples who recorded one of Italo Disco's most unexpected hits. African kalimba, the Boney M cover, and the 2020s return.

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