Description
Reissue of a signature track by Leroy Burgess, a cornerstone of New York disco, remastered from the original tapes.
Universal Robot Band's “Barely Breaking Even” is a disco track produced by Leroy Burgess. Among his career highlights, including his work with Black Ivory and numerous projects such as Logg and Inner Life, this track epitomizes the texture of New York disco.
The track features a supple bassline layered with sophisticated strings and soulful vocals. Eschewing flashiness in favor of groove and polished arrangement, it embodies the distinctive, high-quality disco sound of late-1970s New York.
This reissue uses a master remade from the original tapes by John Morales. A long-time underground favorite, original copies of this record sometimes sell for over ¥30,000.
While exploring themes of survival and everyday emotions, the track also delivers a groove built for the dance floor. A vinyl record that captures the essence of disco and soul.
(Sleeve has creases from shipping)
A1. Barely Breaking Even (Club Version)
B1. Barely Breaking Even (Instrumental Version)
First official reissue of this iconic disco anthem with a remaster from the original tapes of John Morales. A Leroy Burgess production of the highest order, “Barely Breaking Even” embodies the soulful sophistication and dancefloor perfection of late-70s New York. This long-overdue reissue celebrates one of the most essential underground disco records ever made — a timeless statement about survival, groove, and soul that remains as relevant today as it was in 1982. With original copies going for over £150, this official reissue is essential for any collector. Remastered from the tapes.
