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Il Discotto Records
Founded1982
FounderRoberto Fusar-Poli
Defunct1987
GenreItalo disco, electro, electronic dance music
Country of originItaly

Il Discotto Records was the second biggest Italo disco record label and distribution company.

It was founded in 1982, and managed by Roberto Fusar-Poli who settled in Sesto San Giovanni, and then moved to Cologno Monzese in 1983 (two small towns near Milan). It was one of the biggest and top labels at the time, rivaling with Disco Magic.

It released material by many well-known artists like Gary Low, Doctor's Cat, Brand Image, Martinelli, Paul Sharada, Betty Miranda, Reeds, Mike Rogers, Raggio Di Luna, Hot Cold, Eugene, Max Coveri, as well as obscure Italo disco acts. In its early releases, the Il Discotto label had a strong electro sound.

Il Discotto closed down in the first half of 1987 due to financial issues. The only labels that survived and became independent were Blow Up Disco (until 1998) and Keepon Musik (until 1991).

Sub-labels

  • American Disco
  • Blow Up Disco
  • Crash
  • Did Records
  • Fuori Di Testi
  • Keepon Musik
  • Shure Music
  • Thick Record
  • Tanga Label

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