Giovanni Damico/TRY IT OUT 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7048 7
GIOVANNI is back with another interstellar Chicago to Italo connection. The A-side is an Afro boogie burner for the dance floor. "OUT OF CONTROL" on the flip is a late night acid house meets Italo boogie groover that was definitely made for the Chicago househeads. (STAR CREATURE)
Giovanni Damico/THE POWER EP 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: SC1231 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. GIOVANNI just seems to get it while expanding & innovating. That perfect blend of tracky Italo early drum machine bang the box type of proto house electro soul. Out on TIM ZAWADA's STAR CREATURE label. *Bonus - Also includes the hit "OUT OF CONTROL" for the first time on 12".
Giovanni Damico/THE BOOGIE TRACKS LP
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1215 1
STAR CREATURE continuing it's pursuit of bold LP's, this time teaming up with Italian disco don, GIOVANNI DAMICO. With recent major dance floor releases on LUMBERJACKS IN HELL & KALAKUTA SOUL, DAMICO shifts gears to his Italian roots to give us a modern funk twist on Italo & space time boogie.
Giovanni Damico/FALL IN THE GROOVE 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: SC1226 9
GIOVANNI DAMICO has found a fitting home at Chicago-based STAR CREATURE. His modern take on dance floor disco blurs the lines between classic boogie funk, Afro boogie & Italo disco. His 4th release takes us on a long journey across 3 more of Earth's continents. There are tracks for every style here.
Giovanni Damico/ASHES & MILKY WAY 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7053 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. GIOVANNI continues his transgenre dance music exploration on this 7" from Chicago's STAR CREATURE. Channeling deep on the Italo slapper vibes, this sounds like something you might hear on Chicago's WBMX house mix show or what it might play if it was still around. Pic sleeve.
Giovanni Damico/ANOTHER DJ 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7045 7
GIOVANNI makes his return to STAR CREATURE in a major way. The Italian stallion gives us a taste of a little 1982 Italo Nigerian boogie with extra hot results. STEVE MONITE's "ONLY YOU" will be ready for retirement after this summer, GIOVANNI's "ANOTHER DJ" is ready to take the reigns.
Gillies/WHAT ABOUT LUV (E. LIVE RMX) 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7058 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. The Bay Area Boogie Boss E. LIVE is back with his patented "Boogie Shimmer" on the A-side remix. The B-side features the original with a little spacey Italo slap vibe. Newcomer GILLIES on the vocals this is a perfect blend of atmosphere meets pheromones. Doubles recommended....
Ghost/EXPANSIONS & EVERYBODY LOVES.. 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7056 7
Two bananas version of two jazz-funk classics reworked by DAVID ZYLBERMAN (AKA GHOST) from EGYPTIAN LOVER's spaced out synthfunk backing band. New school, breakbeat electro-jazz-funk house future classics of "EXPANSIONS" and "EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE". (STAR CREATURE) Limited repress.
FUTVRST/LUSTRE & SUN PHASE 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7057 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE drops this 7" featuring special guest E. LIVE on the A-side which is a beach dripping, convertible seat soaker. Sweet & deep. The flip is a big stomp romp instrumental that's left field enough to be sick. Limited picture sleeve edition of just 300 copies.
Freakway/HOT TOUCH & AIN'T GONNA LAST 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7007 7
Tired of the politics of the Minneapolis funk scene it's rumored the group has taken refuge in Tokyo's late night disco scene. Brilliant and cheeky songwriting with incomparable musicianship sure to make a bold statement in the modern funk scene. B/w "AIN'T GONNA LAST". Out on STAR CREATURE.
Frank R. & The Re:Generations/AIN'T...7"
$12.00
Catalog #: TBE712 7
More copies back in. TUGBOAT EDITS' RAJ MAHAL & DJ MOPPY had a chance encounter at their local plumbing shop with FRANK REYNOLDS of the pre- Motown era soul group THE SENSATIONAL REYNOLDS SINGERS. The result is a modern & moody twist on 2 classics,"AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW" & "SEARCHIN".
First Touch/TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7030 7
FIRST TOUCH, the kings of modern funk, return to STAR CREATURE for their 3rd release on the Chicago-based boogie label. Their first single since their debut double LP features vocals from YVONNE GAGE. This combo is dance floor heat with both sides giving us uptempo diva soul boogie.
First Touch/TOE JAMMIN' 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7019 7
The Kings of the Euro Funk Scene, Germany's First Touch release their first two sided 7" on STAR CREATURE. These 2 tracks saw a limited CD only release in 2010 but the only copies of that album seem to fetch $100 + online. Both are true instrumental slappers with synth, piano & horn solos for days.
First Touch/FIRST TOUCH DLP
$22.50
Catalog #: SC1207 1
11 track album from Germany's FIRST TOUCH, one of the originals of the modern funk scene with a true to form analog boogie sound. Remastered for 2018 and includes never before released bonus cuts. Seriously groovy. Out on TUGBOAT spin-off STAR CREATURE. Full color sleeve double album.
Family Of Geniuses/LET'S NOT START... 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7027 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. Seven piece boogie band from Chicago with their debut on STAR CREATURE featuring peak floor filler "LET'S NOT START A FIGHT" on the A side plus a nice cover of E LIVE's "DO ME LIKE THAT" on the flip. Uptempo party funk just in time for the summer.
E. Live/WHISPER TO ME 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7046 7
Not much needs to be said about another E. LIVE 45. Two sick sides of future boogie and modern funk chill. Move to Side A, cruise to Side B. This one is dedicated to California, Paris, Tokyo and everywhere in between. (STAR CREATURE)
E. Live/WET SUMMER & NIGHT RAID 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7068 7
The Bay area "boogie king" leans in on the jazzier side of disco while still maintaining the dancefloor vibes. A perfect mix of accessible, crowd friendly sophisticated sounds. Funky as hell. Fans of ROY AYERS, PATRICE RUSHEN, KHRUANGBIN, FKJ, etc will dig it. Limited to 500. (STAR CREATURE)
E. Live/SOFT APPROACH LP
$19.50
Catalog #: SC1250 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. More copies back in. 8 track album on Chicago's STAR CREATURE. A brilliant fusion of accessible and sophisticated sounds, creating an enchanting sonic soundscape that seamlessly bridges disco and jazz elements. Genius level production for a solo studio act. Full picture...
E. Live/MAKE ME MOVE & HERE'S TO YOU 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: TBE719 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE's E. LIVE makes his debut on the sister imprint TUGBOAT EDITIONS with a few flips from the SKYY catalog. The A-side feats CHELSEA "CHESTA" BLAKE on vocals while the "HERE'S TO YOU" remake on the B-side has newcomer JOLIE DAVENPORT. (TUGBOAT EDITIONS)
E. Live/I'LL HAVE YOU TONIGHT 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7042 7
Rush released! With all his previous releases sold out and out of print E. LIVE drops this Italo boogie groover featuring CHESTA BLAKE on the A-side. The dance heavy synthwork will get the dancefloors moving. B/w "FUNKTOWN NIGHTS" an instrumental homage to the stompin' grounds of Oakland, CA.
E. Live/EVERYBODY 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7001 7
Repressed! Debut on Chicago label STAR CREATURE (run by TUGBOAT EDITS' TIM ZAWADA and CHEF BEN). Bay Area multi-instrumentalist and part-time vocalist E. LIVE (BASTARD JAZZ) drops 2 modern disco cuts that straddle the future/ retro line with R&B Vocals and a mix of live and electronic instruments.
E. Live/DO ME LIKE THAT 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7005 7
E. LIVE's sophomore 7" after his now out of print "BE FREE". Two uptempo modern boogie jams. He teams up with fellow Bay area artist CHESTA BLAKE on the A-side which is perfect for peak hour or late night sets at the beach. "FLOATATIONAL DEVICE" is an instrumental jazz funk jam. Repressed!
E. Live/CLOUD VIBES DLP
$27.00
Catalog #: SC1233 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. After many homeruns, STAR CREATURE's "Prince", E. LIVE, drops this double album of hot, sophisticated boogie beats spanning the full solar sonic spectrum. 13 tracks ranging from jazz-funk, vapor cloud funk, boogie beats and everything in between. Repressed and back in stock...
E. Live/CATCH YOU SLIPPIN' 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7020 7
E. LIVE really set the tone for STAR CREATURE back in 2015 & now after nearly 2 years, he makes a proper return. His first 2 7" releases have been 2 of the hottest records in the modern funk/disco genre. He works his magic here with a dance floor filler on Side A & an instrumental on the flip.
E. Live/BOOGIE FOR LIFE LP
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1223 1
STAR CREATURE legend E. LIVE going hard with his first solo full length. The king of the futuristic modern boogie sound. 6 cuts that dive deep into a funky transgenre orbital amalgamation of space funk, boogie, jazz funk, chill wave & deep house. Pic sleeve. 1st pressing sold out, now repressed.
E Da Boss & E. Live/FOOL 4 U REMIXES 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7064 7
E DA BOSS first made his STAR CREATURE debut with his group LUCID PARADISE. He returns with the WHOLE TRUTH & ISHTAR plus a remix from labelmate E. LIVE. The A-side is a jazz funk remix from E. LIVE b/w the heavy original mix produced by the WHOLE TRUTH. A stomping floor filler.
Donnell Pitman/JOOG WITH ME 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7028 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. DONNELL PIMAN of "LOVE EXPLOSION" & "YOUR LOVE IS DYNAMITE" returns to STAR CREATURE for his second modern 7" on the hometown connection label. Features production duties from WINGS OF SUNSHINE and Japan's LIQUID PEGASUS. Unavailable since 2019! Limited stock available....
Donnell Pitman/DO YOU WANNA 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7016 7
A modern disco masterpiece born from a casual introduction between singer DONNELL PITMAN ("any disco deejay worth their weight in vinyl" knows his work from the late 70s and 80s) and KUMAR MCMILLIAN of WINGS OF SUNSHINE. Out on TUGBOAT EDITS' sister label STAR CREATURE RECORDS.
Donnell Pitman/CHOCOLATE LOVER 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7047 7
This Chicago disco legend is known for his incredibly in-demand vintage work from the 70's/80's is back again on hometown label STAR CREATURE with a collab with family member LYNNETTE PITMAN. STAR CREATURE caved after the constant bombardment of email requests for a 3rd DONNELL PITMAN single.
Donnell Pitman & W.O.S/BRAND NEW FUNK LP
$19.50
Catalog #: SC1240 1
In a remarkable culmination of a nearly five-decade-long career, DONNELL finally graces the music world with his debut album "BRAND NEW FUNK". This milestone marks his 5th venture with the esteemed Chicago label, STAR CREATURE. Seven track LP with a full picture sleeve & insert/lyric sheet.
Donnell Pitman & Daphni/DO YOU...12"
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1241 9
The DAPHNI (AKA CARIBOU) remix of DONNELL PITMAN's "DO YOU WANNA"? first surfaced on CARIBOU's BBC Essential Mix in early 2020. After receiving tons of requests it was time to get it out officially. 2 summertime gems on the flipside: "SUMMERTIME GIRLS" & "NEED MY LOVE". (STAR CREATURE)
DJ Moppy/TRANSMISSION PATTERN 1...TAPE
$9.00
Catalog #: ASTROTAPES02 4
ASTRO TAPES & STAR CREATURE team up with the GREAT LAKES ACCELERATED TRANSIT ALLIANCE to create a soundtrack of original music produced by DJ MOPPY (BOOGIE MUNSTERS CREW) representing the underground electronic dance sounds of both Chicago and Detroit.
DJ Kool Hersh/CHI BOOGIE MIXTAPE #2 TAPE
$10.50
Catalog #: ASTROTAPES010 4
Groove Dis Exclusive. STAR CREATURE's dope mixtape featuring a 90 minute mix of private press disco, soul and boogie records from the Windy City. Selected and mixed by BOOGIE MUNSTER's own DJ KOOL HERSH. A party banger AND an audio history lesson--some of these cuts ain't even on YOUTUBE!!...
DJ Kool Hersh/ATTACK CHI BOOGIE TAPE
$9.00
Catalog #: ASTROTAPES04 4
"ATTACK OF THE CHICAGO BOOGIE" is a 90 min. mix featuring private press disco, soul and boogie records from the Windy City. Collected and mixed by BOOGIE MUNSTER's own DJ KOOL HERSH. Part party banger, part historical audio document with cuts not even on YouTube! More copies back in stock.
Diamond Ortiz/MAKE ME WANNA 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7014 7
Warehouse find! A hot 7" single originally released in 2017. 2 Slamming peak hour floor fillers. These lean more on the Chicago Boogie Vibes than his previous work which is why STAR CREATURE was quick to grab them. Modern RnB at it's finest. Live drums, bass, keys with excellent vocals.
David Zylberman/NEW PERSPECTIVE 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7069 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. This classically trained keyboard wiz who previously covered LONNIE LISTON SMITH and ROY AYERS under his GHOST alias now drops a stunning original production under his own name. A synth driven jazz bomb made for dancing. B/w a cool cover of BRIAN BENNET's "SOLSTICE". (STAR...
Birdbone Unlimited/HEART ATTACK 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7009 7
"HEART ATTACK" is your Uncle Junior's funk-that STACY ADAMS, black love incense, HAI KARATE groove providing the quintessential backdrop to primping for a night at the spot. On the flip, BRIAN ELLIS & TIM TUCKER deliver another sure shot, uptempo, feelgood track with "DON'T STOP".
Birdbone Unlimited/FREAKY THINGS... 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7021 7
"THE FREAKY THINGS WE DO" and "ALL THE FREAKS OUT TONIGHT" are contemporary boogie tracks at its finest. With TIM TUCKER on vocals and BRIAN ELLIS on production these cuts have been dancefloor tested at ORIGINAL MIKES in Santa Ana, Cali alongside the FUNK FREAKS CREW. Out on STAR CREATURE.
Birdbone Unlimited/FANCY FREE 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7044 7
The West Coast super duo of BRIAN ELLIS and TIM TUCKER is back! 2 sided slap zone, use caution! "FANCY FREE" is a sweater funk delight backed with "THAT FUNKY STUFF" on the B-side, a certified funk freaks slapper. High quality boogie funk. (STAR CREATURE) More copies now back in stock!
Bell Boys/SWEAT THE DETAIL & BIG ROLL 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7002 7
Intergalactic new age electro funk out of Chicago. A home run hit out of left field with a blend of futuristic boldness and analog retro vibes. The BELL BOYS (GARRET DAVID/ADAM ROWE) aren't just deejays and work at one of Chicago's best record stores they also know their way around the studio!
Another Taste/DON'T TOUCH IT 12"
$16.50
Catalog #: SC1245 9
Special alert! A red hot collab from NUMERO, STAR CREATURE and ANOTHER TASTE. MAXX TRAXX's synth heavy jazz-funk/boogie crossover gets covered on the A-side by Rotterdam's ANOTHER TASTE (SPACE GRAPES) while the flipside features the original for the first time on 12". Limited so don't delay!
Aimes/PLEASURE CRUISE FT FALCONE 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7008 7
AIMES brings everything good to this release from sun-kissed synths to chimes lapping around your dancing feet, this sort of post-disco can be found on "PLEASURE CRUISE". On the flip, "ACID DREAMING" is an electro- futurist vision of the journey beyond consciousness to realms unknown.
Adam Chini/VIRTUAL LOVE LP
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1209 1
ADAM CHINI is most known as the keyboardist for BRIAN ELLIS's REFLECTION BAND. This LP is a spaced out tribute to love in all the right ways. Epic synth & tripped out drum machines with ADAM providing all production & vocals. Intimate, psychedelic boogie classic here for sure. Check it!
Adam Chini/CREATURE FEATURE EP 12"
$13.50
Catalog #: SC1208 9
After a monumental 2017 including the release of his first full length LP "VIRTUAL LOVE" on STAR CREATURE, ADAM CHINI returns with a "CREATURE FEATURE" hosting collaborative efforts with some of the current stars of the modern boogie scene including SAUCY LADY & LIQUID PEGASUS.
Adam Chini/BOOMERANG 7"
$9.00
Catalog #: SC7051 7
The STAR CREATURE vet returns for Part 1 of his 2022 Chicago/Cali/Minn/Moon combo venture this time around bringing MR. ZACKEY FORCE FUNK on vocals. This one spins round like the rings of Saturn. Intimate dancefloor funk. No matter how hard you throw it, it still comes back around.
Adam Chini & First Touch/SLIDE 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1237 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. ADAM CHINI is back again with his patented spaced-out dream-funk vibe. His new giant 12" features the original & instrumental mixes of "SLIDE" a solo effort of talk-box beach boogie. Side 2 get's a cosmic disco remix from FIRST TOUCH doing their classy thing. (STAR CREATURE)
A Vision of Panorama/PURPLE 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7060 7
STAR CREATURE teamed up with Russian Cosmonaut production extraordinaire A VISION OF PANORAMA to give a double bubble of bassline trouble. Deep house nu boogie grapes freshly ripe off the vine and aged to perfection. Future boogie for the class of 2080 or 3022? Insta classic.
A Vision of Panorama/PIANO SUNSET 7"
$10.50
Catalog #: SC7066 7
Groove Dis Exclusive. A VISION OF PANORAMA comes with their third vinyl release from the collabo- ration & each one gets heavier & gets more dance floor friendly. On Side A "PIANO SUNSET" delivers an uptempo balearic night time groove. "LOST IN PALMS" on Side B takes us on a chuggin' deep house...
A Vision of Panorama/FUSION TO...LP
$19.50
Catalog #: SC1243 1
"FUSION TO ILLUSION" invites you into a sonic realm where lush melodies, dreamy textures & intricate rhythms coalesce to create pure musical bliss. For fans of LARRY HEARD, RON TRENT and KERRI CHANDLER. 8 track album from STAR CREATURE. Full pic sleeve.
A Vision of Panorama/FUSION (REPRESS) LP
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1243RE 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. "FUSION TO ILLUSION" invites you into a sonic realm where lush melodies, dreamy textures & intricate rhythms coalesce to create pure musical bliss. For fans of LARRY HEARD, RON TRENT and KERRI CHANDLER. 8 track album. Black vinyl repress in a generic STAR CREATURE die cut...
A Vision of Panorama/DESIRES EP 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1244 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. The followup to the mostly instrumental (and sold out) "FUSION TO ILLUSION" album takes us back to the deep house & boogie RNB zone that this duo does so well. Side A has the previously 7" only "PURPLE" and the instrumental "EAR DREAMIN". The flip has instrumentals. (STAR...
A Vision of Panorama & Sykes/LET ME 12"
$15.00
Catalog #: SC1239 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. AVOP + STAR CREATURE feels, sounds & tastes like a match made in heaven. Not quite house, disco or boogie, just synthy drum-programmed funk. AVOP taps vocalist SYKES here for 2 original collabs plus instrumentals & remixes from elusive underground producers of heat, POOL BOY...