The History of Dance Music – A Discography for DJs and Record Collectors

This curated archive serves as a showcase of classic and influential records in the history of dance music. The database contains over 7,000 catalogued vinyl and CD entries, along with a dynamic list of more than 4,000 wanted records. Rather than aspiring to completeness, this discography emphasizes quality, cultural relevance, and curatorial intent.

Showcase & Mission

This is a retrospective guide to dance music from the 1970s through the early 2000s. It emphasizes foundational and milestone tracks with timeless appeal—records that were played in clubs and underground venues, as well as music suited for chill-out.

Each entry links to its Discogs reference page for artwork, tracklists, community feedback, and market value. While none of the items in the archive are for sale, a separate Discogs sales account (discodjcom) lists available items, clearly separated from this curated database.

Please note that my collection is not for sale.

A link to my record store www.discogs.com/user/discodjcom with 600+ items for sale (these are not included in my database here).

LAST UPDATE: 12.04.2025 – Ranking_prices (discogs max. historic prices) updated. Median prices to follow, soon!