Boogie on the Mainline was a record label focused on rare Disco, Boogie, and Modern Soul. Its name was inspired by the classic disco-soul track “Mainline Is Sunshine” from the German album Flyers. Founded in 2018, BOTM operated as the sister label to The Artless Cuckoo.
In 2022, both labels were closed and consolidated under a new imprint, The Outer Edge. However, Boogie on the Mainline continues as a compilation series, with Volume II currently in development.
Boogie On The Mainline – A Collection of Rare Disco, Funk and Boogie from Germany Volume II
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Boogie On The Mainline – A Collection of Rare Disco, Funk and Boogie from Germany 1980-1987
An 11-track survey of Germany’s undiscovered 1980s post-disco and boogie scene. Compiled by DJ Scientist, this collection unearths rare gems from small and private labels. Includes tracks by Ströer, John Davis, Peter Patzer, and many more waiting to be played out!
Get On A Plane / You’re Just Yourself – Upstairs
A strictly limited 12″ featuring two 1980 disco-funk essentials. “Get On A Plane” delivers a smooth, mellow AOR vibe with an extended “Copa Cabana” chorus, while “You’re Just Yourself” offers a powerful, soulful 45rpm audiophile master. Essential German rare groove from the Frankfurt underground.
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