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Chicago disco-funk pioneers South Shore Commission deliver a dancefloor-ready classic produced by Philly soul masters Bunny Sigler and Bruce Hawes.
The debut album from Chicago group South Shore Commission captures the very moment disco and funk came together. Produced by Philly soul stalwarts Bunny Sigler and Bruce Hawes, the record blends Chicago’s raw grooves with Philadelphia’s signature strings and sophisticated arrangements, seamlessly fusing the sounds of both cities.
As exemplified by the signature track “Free Man,” the album puts tight rhythm sections and soaring vocals front and center, delivering the same energy that fueled dancefloors at the time. Eschewing excessive ornamentation, its captivating style of simple repetition and groove clearly showcases the appeal of the functional dance music established on the eve of disco.
Remastered from Tom Moulton’s tapes, the album’s overall clarity has been enhanced without compromising its original texture. With redesigned labels and sleeve, this release on transparent purple vinyl is an essential record for understanding the roots of disco and dancefloor culture.
A1. Handle With Care
A2. Before You’re Gone
A3. I’d Rather Switch Than Fight
A4. Free Man
B1. We’re On The Right Track
B2. Just A Matter Of Time
B3. Train Called Freedom
B4. Any Day Now
The essential debut album from Chicago’s disco-funk pioneers, featuring the timeless “Free Man,” returns fully remastered from the tapes of Tom Moulton for RSD 2026. Produced by Philly soul legends Bunny Sigler and Bruce Hawes, this record bridges Chicago’s raw energy with Philly’s orchestral elegance. Essential for any collector serious about the roots of disco and dancefloor culture — an all-killer, no-filler LP that sounds fresher than ever today. Remastered and Redesigned labels and sleeve, Transparent Purple Vinyl.
