Penny McLean
23 records available
Penny McLean
With the single “Lady Bump”, one of the most internationally successful disco hits from Germany was released in 1975. The production emerged from the Silver Convention circle and is a prime example of the European disco sound of the 1970s. Penny McLean was part of the Munich scene shaped by Giorgio Moroder and Michael Kunze.
Penny McLean – Sound & Production Style
Penny McLean’s typical sound is clearly influenced by the orchestral disco style of the 1970s, with prominent strings, brass and distinctive basslines. The productions were often handled by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, who were also behind Silver Convention. Catchy choruses and danceable rhythms are characteristic, while the arrangements were aimed at the international dancefloor. The releases appeared mainly on labels such as Jupiter Records.
Penny McLean on vinyl – the key releases
For genre enthusiasts, the Lady Bump (12'' Vinyl Maxi) is a prime example of European disco sound from the 1970s. The Penny Disco Vinyl LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi) brings together further productions from the genre’s heyday. With the Don't ever leave me now/ Gentleman 7" Single/ F.R. David (7'' Vinyl), collaborations and less common recordings are also available.
If you are specifically looking for classic Euro-disco with Munich studio production, you will find typical genre references on vinyl with Penny McLean.
- Genre: Disco
- Origin: Germany
- Active: 1970s
- Notable: Part of Silver Convention and closely connected to the Munich disco producer scene
