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Today’s Pride Month post features an unexpected but absolutely iconic disco delight—none other than Dolly Parton, serving rhinestone-studded realness on this UK-exclusive 4-track 12″ EP. Long before Beyoncé took country pop crossover to the masses, Dolly was out here doing it in glitter heels, big hair, and bigger heart.

This 12″ release includes four of her most beloved late-’70s pop crossovers:

💔 Heartbreaker – The title track is all drama, heartbreak, and soaring vocals. Pure pop perfection wrapped in a countrypolitan bow.

🔥 Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) – This is where things get camp and dancefloor-ready. Originally a double A-side with “I Really Got the Feeling,” this track got the extended disco treatment that transformed it into a club favorite. Funky, fast-paced, and utterly fabulous—it’s Dolly going full Studio 54, and it’s everything.

🎹 Here You Come Again – Dolly’s 1977 crossover smash. With its soft pop sheen and tender lyrics, this was a game-changer—bringing her into the mainstream while keeping her unmistakable spirit intact.

🚪 Two Doors Down – Upbeat, cheeky, and catchy as hell. A song about missing the party next door, until deciding to crash it after all? Now that’s a Pride mood.

💖 Why This Matters for Pride
Dolly Parton has long been considered a beloved LGBTQ+ ally—an icon of self-love, self-expression, and resilience. She once said, “It’s not up to me to judge. I just love everybody.” And we’ve loved her right back for decades.

From her flamboyant fashion to her fearless independence, Dolly has always embodied the spirit of being true to yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. And while this 12″ isn’t typically seen on Pride playlists, it should be—because it’s joyful, bold, and utterly unapologetic.

And let’s face it: “Baby I’m Burnin’” is a drag performance waiting to happen. 💃

It’s Disco Friday So turn it up, sing along, and let Dolly be your disco queen for the day!

Stay sparkly.

SIDE A:
Heartbreaker 3:31
Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) 4:30

SIDE B:
Here You Come Again 2:56
Two Doors Down 3:00

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PC 9401
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, EP
Country: UK
Released: 1978
Genre: Country, Pop
Style: Disco

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – Charles Koppelman
Producer – Gary Klein

NOTES:
Super Value 4-track E.P.

Track number 2, “Baby I’m Burnin'” is the Disco Mix.

Printed in England

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

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