Ariola

Ariola on vinyl: disco and pop from Europe

In short: Ariola was founded by Bertelsmann in 1958 and for decades was one of the major record companies in Germany. In the seventies and eighties it released plenty of disco, soul and pop from all over Europe – often as German editions of international hits. The Vinyl Room currently has 8 records on Ariola.

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First pressings

Disco & soul

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→ Delegation · Giorgio Moroder · Laid Back · Disco

What makes Ariola special?

The disco years: Delegation with “Deuces High” and “Eau De Vie”, Giorgio Moroder with singer Chris Bennett as Giorgio & Chris and the Peter Jacques Band with “Fire Night Dance” – European productions with a driving beat and strings. Taka Boom, Chaka Khan’s sister, adds American soul.

Plus Angela Carrasco with “Unidos” and the Danish duo Laid Back with “Hole In The Sky” (1990).

FAQ

Where does Ariola come from? From Germany; the label was founded by Bertelsmann in 1958.

Who are Giorgio & Chris? Producer Giorgio Moroder and singer Chris Bennett.

Who is Taka Boom? An American soul singer and Chaka Khan’s sister.

What do you have on Ariola? Mostly disco from the late seventies and eighties – 8 records in all.