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The full-length album ‘Operation Disco' that Greg ‘Dr’ Packer has put together for Z Records. On an unstoppable run recently, the quality shows no sign of slowing down as Packer showcases his talent for splicing and dicing tracks. On the bonus second CD he supplies a continuous mix live from his operating theatre, packed to the absolute brim with Packer & other Z Records back catalogue favourites of his.

“It has been a huge honour working on the operation disco album compilation for Z Records which has been on my radar for three decades now and is possibly my favourite House & Disco label. Dave Lee is a big inspiration to me as his 1991 Single 'Do What You Feel' was one of the first records to appear in my DJ sets in my earliest days as a working DJ 30 years ago.
In 2013 I started to produce music under the 'Dr Packer' name and when I began doing the occasional remix for Z Records, I never imagined it would end up resulting in an album project. To be able to work on cover versions of some of my all-time favourite soul & disco songs such as 'You Can't Run From My Love' and some of my all-time favourite vocalists such as Leroy Burgess it is really a dream come true.
Dave Lee is an easy guy to work with and is always open to my suggestions which resulted in me remixing one of my all-time favourite tracks of his ‘Love Fantasy' which is also now three decades old. Not to mention possibly my favourite single from his 'Destination Boogie' compilation, the 80's underground classic 'Colors - Am I Gonna Be The One’ plus two brand new mixes of The Sunburst Band. Making this a very exciting album project with plenty of exclusives and re-masters of my older releases, not to mention my favourite gems from the amazing Z Records back catalogue.” – Greg Packer

Colors - Am I Gonna Be The One (Dr Packer Remix)

Deep Rooted

Step Aside (Dimitri From Paris & DJ Meme Remix)

Presenting his long awaited full-length album, the king of disco re-edits Dr Packer graces Glitterbox Recordings with six brand new mixes alongside twelve of his rare cuts and well-loved treasures. Dr Packer’s Different Strokes features Dr Packer versions of soulful house favourites, disco standards and groove-laden floorfillers. Following two DJ mixes from Dr Packer featuring bonus tracks, the album kicks off with a bonafide classic. Dr Packer’s take on Soulsearcher’s ‘Can’t Get Enough!’ maintains all its most iconic elements, the euphoric vocals and timeless groove given a fresh-sounding elasticity. Another highlight and an album exclusive, ‘Big Love’ from Peter Heller’s Big Love is brim full of Dr Packer’s unmistakeable warmth, cowbell accents giving the groove some bump. Next is Dr Packer’s remix of The Shapeshifter’s evergreen ‘Lola’s Theme Recut’ followed by another album exclusive, Candi Staton’s ‘Hallelujah Anyway’. Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz featuring Marc Evans ‘The Way You Love Me’ (Dr Packer Extended Remix) is the third new cut, followed by another new remix for this album, Dr Packer’s version of Johnny Corporate’s ‘Sunday Shoutin’’, picking up the pace with a funking bassline to suit any dynamic disco set. More highlights include Dr Packer’s versions of ‘When Love Breaks Down’ by The Shapeshifters featuring Teni Tinks and ‘Set It Out’ from Purple Disco Machine & Boris Dlugosch, both brand new remixes. Dr Packer has done it again – breathing new life into your most beloved dance records so you can fall in love with them all over again.

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Ron Hall & The Muthafunkaz featuring Marc Evans 'The Way You Love Me' (Dr Packer Extended Remix)

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Doug Willis is back with another disco-fied EP that is sure to cause mayhem on every dancefloor.

There are two new DW songs the piano heavy Risky Biznizz and Salsoul style Doug's Disco Theme.

In addition there are a couple of exclusive remixes of classics from the DW vault including Dr Packers fine re-work of one of Doug's most loved works, Skate Dancer. Whilst Re-Tide and Moon Rocket give Crystal Lover a new pair of underpants.

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Doug Willis - Doug's Disco Theme

I Can Show You (Better Than I Can Tell You)

I Can Show You (Better Than I Can Tell You) [Phonk D Edit]

Where Is the Love

Maybe in May (The Reflex Revision) [feat. Sharon Phillips]

Available now from - https://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

The now Sweden based Ben Worrall aka Crackazat releases many of his productions through the Local Talk label where the start of 2019 saw him remixing label mates Art of Tones, DJ Spinna, Lay-Far, HNNY for his new album, ‘Magic Touch’.

For this Period Works Vol.2 EP he has gone back into the ZR archives and selected three new accapella’s to create his new productions.

‘Fly Away’ features live keys from Crackazat himself taking the track into his trademark piano house sound. ‘I’ll Be There’ hits the same classic house sound while ‘Some Day’ goes deeper and more laidback with vocal loops and bass groove.

Crackazat - Fly Away

Salsoul Re-Edits Series One: Dimitri from Paris

Moment of My Life (Dimitri from Paris DJ Friendly Classic Re-Edit) (2017 - Remaster)

Available now from - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

For many people the standout cut from last years Sunburst Band album was the Chic-esque title track.
 
Now Frankie and Eric have pumped it up and given us a peak time, sing along floor filler.
 
DJ Reactions:
 
Karizma – Dope rub
Danny Rampling - Excellent silky house Frankie Knuckles continues delivering quality remixes productions 
Johnny Fiasco - Esta muey chingon!
Danny Krivit – Fantastic
Robert Owens – Great mix
Ron Carroll – Excellent
Scott Wozniak - Absolutely loving the dub on this. Pure class
Shur-i-kan - Classic sounding track - like proper house
Pookie - Another great work by Frankie and Eric
Gareth Sommerville - Fautless club music
Carl Hanaghan (Hed Kandi) - Amazing. In Love. 
Casio Social Club  - Knuckles & Kupper? YES!
Andy Daniel - I need to be listening to this in the sun on the beach
John Jones (Hed Kandi) – Love this, a lot
Graeme Park - Its beautiful, it's wonderful and so are you
CJ Mackintosh - Quality...Love it
Gregor Salto – Sweet
Sam Divine (Defected) - Good feelin’ music! Amazing vocal!
Copyright - Classic vibe, love it
Freemasons – Really nice
Craig Stewart - Light touch paper and stand well back, breathtaking phew
Groove Assassin - Classy stuff from the Directors
Lewis Dene - At last real music in an otherwise sea of mediocrity 
 

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The Sunburst Band - The Secret Life of Us (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper's Director's Cut Mix)

Nicolas Laugier, the renowned French producer and remixer currently based out of London, better known as The Reflex, has devoted his career to re-edits of mostly funk and soul music. Here he takes on DSK's funky, groundbreaking 1991 house classic "What Would We Do." This exclusive single, The Reflex Revision, is presented here featuring a bonus instrumental mix.

What Would We Do - The Reflex Revision

What Would We Do (The Reflex Revision)

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2020 is a landmark year for ZR.

It's 30 years since the label began and also the release of the 300th single!. Rather than an EP containing remixes of ZR favourites to mark the occasion we decided to make a brand new original song the 300th release...

'Power of the Mind' contains a very pertinent lyric about thinking for yourself and not being fooled by fake news. The throaty vintage soul vocals come from the Valentine Brothers (who wrote and released Money’s Too Tight to Mention in 82 - later covered by Simply Red to give them their debut hit). Add in some classic house piano and this something that sounds like it could have been one of those big vocal records on Strictly Rhythm in the mid 90s.

Dave Lee feat. Billy Valentine - Power Of The Mind (JN Redemption Mix) [Snippet]

Dave Lee aka Jakatta, Doug Willis, Raven Maize, Sessomatto, formerly Joey Negro as well as being part of The Sunburst Band and many more. 

Bookings: Tim@zrecords.ltd.uk

Dave Lee feat. Billy Valentine - Power Of The Mind (JN Redemption Mix) [Snippet]

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