VA David Mancuso Presents The Loft Volume 1 1999
VA David Mancuso Presents The Loft Volume 1 1999
The Loft is a series of compilation albums curated by David Mancuso, the legendary DJ and founder of the underground New York City club of the same name. The Loft was one of the first venues to play dance music in the 1970s and 1980s, and influenced the development of genres such as disco, house, and techno. The Loft compilations feature some of the tracks that Mancuso played at his parties, spanning various styles and eras of music.
The first volume of The Loft was released in 1999 by Nuphonic, a UK-based label that specialized in dance music. It contains 18 tracks on two CDs, divided into "Early" and "Late" sections. The tracks range from soulful disco classics like Risco Connection's "Ain't No Stopping Us Now (Version)" and Loose Joints' "Is It All Over My Face (Unreleased Original Full Length Version)" to experimental electronic gems like Fingers Inc.'s "Mystery Of Love (Instrumental)" and Sun Palace's "Rude Movements". The compilation also includes some rare and obscure tracks that Mancuso discovered and introduced to his audience, such as Résonance's "Yellow Train" and Karma's "High Priestess".
VA David Mancuso Presents The Loft Volume 1 1999
The Loft Volume 1 received critical acclaim from music critics and fans alike, who praised Mancuso's eclectic and visionary selection of music. The compilation was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide. It was followed by two more volumes in 2000 and 2005, as well as a vinyl box set edition in 1999. The Loft compilations are widely regarded as essential documents of dance music history and culture, and as a testament to Mancuso's legacy as a DJ and tastemaker.
If you want to learn more about David Mancuso and The Loft, you can check out the following sources:
[Discogs]: A database of music releases, where you can find detailed information about The Loft compilations, such as tracklists, credits, reviews, and images.
[Love Saves the Day]: A book by Tim Lawrence that chronicles the history of American dance music culture from 1970 to 1979, with a focus on David Mancuso and The Loft.
[The Guardian]: An article by Alexis Petridis that pays tribute to David Mancuso after his death in 2016, and explores his influence on dance music and club culture.
[Red Bull Music Academy]: A video interview with David Mancuso from 2003, where he talks about his life, his philosophy of music, and his experiences at The Loft.