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The Ritchie Family – Arabian Nights (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1976
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Arabian Nights is an LP by The Ritchie Family from 1976 released on the RCA Victor label.
About this album
Arabian Nights is a bright, hook-driven disco album that helped establish The Ritchie Family as a force in mid-1970s dance music. Released in 1976, it built on the group’s polished studio-led approach and paired driving rhythms with exuberant, travel-themed flourishes, from “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” to “In A Persian Market (Show Me How You Dance)”. The Best Disco In Town also underlined their knack for transforming familiar material into club-ready pop. Rooted in funk and soul but aimed squarely at the dance floor, the album reflects the era when disco was becoming a mainstream pop language, with producer-led arrangements and a glossy, celebratory feel.
Genre: Soul & Funk
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Artist: The Ritchie FamilyLabel: RCA Victor – VPL1-4030Format: LP, Album, Partially MixedUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1976Genre: Soul & FunkStyle: Disco
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A1 The Best Disco In Town
A2 Baby I'M On Fire
A3 Romantic Love
B1 Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
B2 Lawrence Of Arabia (More Than Yesterday, Less Than Tomorrow)
B3 In A Persian Market (Show Me How You Dance)