Essential disco listening

The albums that define disco.

Our picks for where to start with disco — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The disco essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Diana & Marvin

Diana Ross

Diana & Marvin

A lush blend of soul and pop harmonies, brimming with romantic longing and smooth vocal interplay.

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Live & More Encore

Donna Summer

Live & More Encore

A vibrant celebration of Summer's disco legacy, merging live energy with polished studio finesse.

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Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording

Barbra Streisand

Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording

Barbra Streisand's powerful vocals soar through a vibrant mix of Broadway melodies and heartfelt ballads.

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I Remember Yesterday

Donna Summer

I Remember Yesterday

A vibrant fusion of disco rhythms and lush orchestration, capturing the essence of late '70s dance music.

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Ti amo come un pazzo

Mina

Ti amo come un pazzo

A vibrant blend of jazz-infused pop and disco rhythms wrapped in Mina's signature emotive vocals.

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Warm Leatherette

Grace Jones

Warm Leatherette

A bold fusion of disco, new wave, and R&B that challenges conventional pop sensibilities.

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12 (American Song Book)

Mina

12 (American Song Book)

Mina's interpretations blend lush orchestration with her distinctive emotive vocals, breathing new life into classic American standards.

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Living My Life

Grace Jones

Living My Life

A vibrant fusion of disco rhythms and new wave sensibilities layered with Grace Jones' commanding vocals.

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Make a Scene

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Make a Scene

A vibrant pop tapestry woven with disco beats and infectious melodies that invites listeners to dance.

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The Song Diaries

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

The Song Diaries

A vibrant collection of orchestral disco reimaginings that celebrates the euphoric highs of dance music.

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Bette Midler

Bette Midler

Bette Midler

A vibrant blend of pop and jazz, showcasing Midler's theatrical flair and soulful vocals across diverse arrangements.

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The Divine Miss M

Bette Midler

The Divine Miss M

A vibrant mix of pop, jazz, and rock that showcases Midler's theatrical vocal prowess and playful charisma.

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For the Boys

Bette Midler

For the Boys

An exuberant blend of jazz standards and playful pop, showcasing Midler's dynamic vocal range and theatrical flair.

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Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits

Bette Midler

Experience the Divine: Greatest Hits

A vibrant collage of pop, rock, and jazz showcasing Bette Midler's powerful vocals and eclectic style.

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Mud Will Be Flung Tonight

Bette Midler

Mud Will Be Flung Tonight

A lively blend of theatrical storytelling and sharp wit wrapped in catchy pop melodies.

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Zerkalo dushi

Alla Pugacheva

Zerkalo dushi

Enchanting melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, showcasing a blend of Russian pop and chanson influences.

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American

RuPaul

American

A vibrant celebration of self-expression, blending catchy hooks with empowering dance beats.

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Christmas Party

RuPaul

Christmas Party

A festive blend of upbeat dance-pop and disco-infused tracks that celebrate the holiday spirit.

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Sexy

Verka Serduchka

Sexy

A vibrant blend of disco beats and comedic flair that celebrates joy and exuberance.

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VARIETY

Mariya Takeuchi

VARIETY

A vibrant blend of city pop and disco infused with soulful melodies and nostalgic grooves.

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Kha-ra-sho!

Verka Serduchka

Kha-ra-sho!

A vibrant blend of folk-pop and disco, bursting with playful humor and infectious melodies.

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Forever Yours

Luv'

Forever Yours

Catchy melodies and infectious disco grooves create an exuberant celebration of love and joy.

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True Luv'

Luv'

True Luv'

A vibrant blend of disco grooves and catchy melodies that captures the carefree spirit of late '70s pop.

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Super Trouper

ABBA

Super Trouper

A vibrant tapestry of pop melodies, layered harmonies, and disco grooves that captures the essence of early '80s exuberance.

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