Dance Classics, Best Of Vol. 1-5 import

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   I came across a series of import CDs titled "Dance Classics" on a Dutch label called Rodeo Media.  The series started out on the Dutch label Arcade in the late 1980s, and then switched to Rodeo at some point in the 2000s.

Anyhow, one of their most recent series (from 2012) is titled "Dance Classics, Best Of" and is marketed as a Universal Records/Rodeo Media release.  I went ahead an purchased a box set, which has all five volumes, each with three discs, for a total of 150 tracks.  A large majority of the songs are the 12" extended versions, mainly songs from the '80s, but also includes some '70s and '90s tracks.

Has anyone heard any of these discs?  I only paid $47, which included shipping from the Netherlands, for all 15 discs.  The track list is pretty decent, and I'm hoping they were able to get tape sources for at least some of the songs given that Universal is the main label listed on the release.  I'll post an update when I receive the discs if anyone is interested in them.

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aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 128	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Dance Classics, Best Of Vol. 1-5 import Posted: 08 August 2016 at 10:18pm
	I came across a series of import CDs titled "Dance Classics" on a Dutch label called Rodeo Media. The series started out on the Dutch label Arcade in the late 1980s, and then switched to Rodeo at some point in the 2000s. Anyhow, one of their most recent series (from 2012) is titled "Dance Classics, Best Of" and is marketed as a Universal Records/Rodeo Media release. I went ahead an purchased a box set, which has all five volumes, each with three discs, for a total of 150 tracks. A large majority of the songs are the 12" extended versions, mainly songs from the '80s, but also includes some '70s and '90s tracks. Has anyone heard any of these discs? I only paid $47, which included shipping from the Netherlands, for all 15 discs. The track list is pretty decent, and I'm hoping they were able to get tape sources for at least some of the songs given that Universal is the main label listed on the release. I'll post an update when I receive the discs if anyone is interested in them.
	Aaron Kannowski Uptown Sound 91.9 The Peak - Classic Hip Hop

MMathews Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 August 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote MMathews Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 August 2016 at 6:59pm
	Yes, Aaron please do post about them once you receive them. I did look at the track lists for Vols 1-5 and it appears most tracks are owned by Universal so I would expect tape sources for most if not all of them.

EdisonLite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdisonLite Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 August 2016 at 12:58am
	Aaron, when you get them, can you let us know if "I Can Dream About You" is from tape? And while on the subject of Universal owned songs, does anyone know if these 12" versions have come out on CD (from tape) - "Mickey", "We Don't Talk Anymore", "Precious Love", and "Crazy in the Night"? Someone pointed out an import CD with the 12" of "Mickey" but it was deteremined to be from vinyl

Fetta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 26 April 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fetta Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 August 2016 at 8:07am
	Hey EdisonLite, I think there were two different 12" for "I Can Dream About You". I am pretty sure that they both exist digitally. I am not sure if they are vinyl sources or not but I can check. Do you know which one you are looking for?

MMathews Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 August 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote MMathews Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 August 2016 at 6:42pm
	I sent Edison an mp3 of the second 12" which was the Larry Levan remix (5:54). He's looking for the (7:31) Jellybean remix that is included in this box set.

aaronk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 128	Post Options Post Reply Quote aaronk Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 August 2016 at 8:33pm
	I received this set, and while I haven't had a chance to check all of the tracks on every disc, I can report that some are from the master tapes and others are cleaned up from vinyl. The first track on Vol. 1, Disc 1 is "I Can Dream About You," which definitely is from tape. It runs 7:39.
	Aaron Kannowski Uptown Sound 91.9 The Peak - Classic Hip Hop

EdisonLite Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 18 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote EdisonLite Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 August 2016 at 1:20am
	Thanks for that report, Aaron! That's great to hear.