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NEW 2025 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration
Original post date: September 27, 2013
This Disco Friday, we take flight with a sparkling piece of dancefloor nostalgia just in time for the release of the brand-new Superman film, directed by James Gunn, hitting U.S. theaters today! While the big screen introduces a fresh take on the Man of Steel, we’re rewinding to 1977 when Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch gave us their own disco-powered tribute to the iconic hero.
Celi’s powerful vocals soar over a bed of swirling strings, Moog-fueled synths, and funky guitar riffs, declaring her undying love for a superhero lover “stronger than a locomotive” and “able to leap tall buildings.” The Buzzy Bunch back her up with soaring harmonies, while the arrangement keeps things bold and cinematic—just like its namesake.
A favorite in disco clubs and underground dance floors alike, “Superman” reached #3 on the Billboard Disco chart and helped cement Celi Bee’s place among the disco divas of the era. It also appeared on the debut LP “Celi Bee and the Buzzy Bunch”, which featured other dancefloor faves like “One Love” and “Smile.”
While it might not have the same cultural weight as Donna Summer’s classics or the polish of Moroder’s productions, “Superman” is pure 70s disco fun—over-the-top, dramatic, and entirely irresistible. And with a new Superman film flying into theaters this weekend, what better time to revisit this dancefloor gem?
So dust off your glitter boots, crank up the disco ball, and let Celi Bee rescue your soul with a little boogie-powered kryptonite.
SIDE A:
Superman 5:11
SIDE B:
One Love 8:10
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Superman | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #41 |
| 1977 | Superman | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #86 |
| 1977 | Superman | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: T.K. Disco – 37
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco
CREDITS:
- Arranged By – H. Garrido*
- Co-producer [Produced In Association With] – T. Rossi*
- Producer, Written-By – P. L. Soto*
NOTES:
From the LP “Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 25 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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