Prelude Records

Prelude Records on vinyl: disco and boogie from New York

In short: Prelude Records was founded in New York in the second half of the seventies and is regarded as one of the important labels for disco and the later boogie. With DJ and remixer François Kevorkian it shaped the sound of New York’s clubs in the early eighties – with hits by D Train and France Joli. The Vinyl Room currently has 5 records on Prelude Records.

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What makes Prelude Records special?

The disco years: Lorraine Johnson with “Learning To Dance All Over Again”, Sticky Fingers and The Gunchback Boogie Band with “Funn” – records with strings, horns and plenty of drive on the dance floor.

Into the eighties: Unique with “What I Got Is What You Need” shows the leaner boogie sound with synthesizer and bass for which Prelude became known.

FAQ

Where does Prelude Records come from? From New York.

What is boogie? The danceable development of disco and funk in the early eighties, with synthesizers and leaner arrangements.

Who is François Kevorkian? A DJ and remixer who shaped the sound of many Prelude records.

What do you have on Prelude? Records from the late seventies and early eighties – 5 records in all.