Donna Summer

Donna Summer on vinyl: disco from Munich

In short: Donna Summer (1948–2012) from Boston became the voice of disco in the seventies – from Munich. With producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte she recorded hits such as “Love To Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love”; the synthesizer sound of “I Feel Love” is regarded as formative for electronic dance music. The Vinyl Room currently has 7 Donna Summer records.

What makes Donna Summer special?

“Love To Love You Baby” (1975) made her known overnight, and “Four Seasons Of Love” (1976) is a concept album about the seasons of a love affair. “Once Upon A Time...” (1977) tells a modern Cinderella story across four sides.

With “Bad Girls” (1979) she combined disco with rock – with hits such as “Hot Stuff”. “The Wanderer” (1980) was her first album on Geffen and headed towards new wave.

From our stock

First pressings

Records by Donna Summer

→ Casablanca · Giorgio Moroder · Disco · Soul & funk on vinyl

FAQ

What does Donna Summer have to do with Munich? She lived in Munich in the seventies and recorded her disco hits there with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte.

What is “Once Upon A Time...”? A 1977 concept double album, a modern Cinderella story.

Which album has “Hot Stuff”? “Bad Girls” from 1979.

Which records do you have? Mostly albums from the seventies – 7 records in all.