VARIOUS — The Very Polish Dance Vol.16 (lp 3x12")

Various – THE VERY POLISH DANCE VOL.16 (LP) arrives as a 3×12-inch vinyl on The Very Polish Cut Outs, catalogue TVPC023. Issued on 11 December 2026, the compilation revisits the label’s DJ-centric origins for its 16th anniversary, delivering a selection of dancefloor-ready gems from the 1970s through the 1990s. The record’s focus on disco, pop house and pure vinyl-only energy makes it a clear statement of purpose: a celebration of Polish club classics that still move bodies. The Very Polish Cut Outs has built a reputation for eclectic sampler series, and TVPC023 follows a string of recent releases such as Igor Boxx (Skalpel)’s Refleks LP (TVPCLP011, 2026) and DJ Duch’s Y2K (TVPC022, 2026). Earlier in the same year the label also issued the 15-series 3×12″ collections (TVPCX15X and TVPCX15X NOCOVER). Within this context, Vol. 16 acts as a nostalgic yet forward-looking entry, echoing the tape-and-vinyl compilations that once populated Polish open-air markets and club DJ promos. Side A opens with “Daj mi” by Dyyune & Bisti, a track that immediately signals the record’s intent to fill the floor. It is followed by Polaroids’ “Graj dla nas graj”, a title that evokes a call to the crowd, and then Polotronic’s “Chwila”, which continues the momentum while hinting at the era-specific vibe of the set. The B-side shifts slightly with “Krak groove” by Polaroids, a nod to the city’s underground scene, and “Wszystko co ze” from Schmoltz, both maintaining the danceable pulse established earlier. Side C expands the palette with Holiday 80’s “Zabava”, a title that conjures festive energy, and Alauda’s “Kalkomania”, a track that keeps the groove steady. Karol Aleksander’s “Papierowy man” adds a slightly more melodic edge before the record moves to Side D, where Last Robots deliver “Diamentowa kula”, a piece that bridges the earlier disco feel with a subtle house sheen. Vanatoski’s “Nie pytaj” follows, maintaining the set’s forward drive. The second half of the compilation, Side E, begins with Polotronic’s “Czy tego chcesz”, a title that teases curiosity while keeping the floor moving. Schmoltz returns with “Kayahouse”, a track that reinforces the pop-house aesthetic, and Tropiki’s “Nie wiecie” rounds out the side with a slightly more introspective mood. Side F closes the journey with Polotronic’s “Serce to jest tancerz”, a fitting homage to the dancing heart, followed by Pankoff & Dj Varius Trax’s “Grzech”, which adds a darker, more driving texture, and finally Bisti’s “Ta chwila”, a concluding moment that encapsulates the compilation’s blend of nostalgia and immediacy. Within the label’s catalogue, TVPC023 stands as a curated snapshot of Polish dance heritage, complementing earlier Polotronic releases such as Marzenia (TVPC020, 2025) and the broader series of anniversary and exclusive projects. The compilation’s emphasis on recognisable anthems and hidden gems makes it a valuable reference point for anyone tracing the evolution of disco and pop house on the Polish scene. For DJs, the record offers a toolbox of floor-filling tracks that can be dropped into both vintage-styled sets and contemporary mixes. The sequencing provides natural peaks and valleys, allowing seamless transitions from high-energy openers to more groove-oriented moments, while the three-disc format gives ample room for creative mixing. Collectors will appreciate the faithful recreation of 80s-era artwork by Bartek Szymkiewicz, a visual nod to the compilation tapes that once defined the market. The release is pressed as a 3×12-inch vinyl, adhering to the label’s “Vinyl Only” ethos. The format underscores the tactile experience that the compilation seeks to evoke, aligning the listening ritual with the physicality of the original Polish club culture. Various – THE VERY POLISH DANCE VOL.16 (LP), The Very Polish Cut Outs, catalogue TVPC023, 3×12-inch vinyl, 16 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Dyyune & Bisti – Daj mi A2. Polaroids – Graj dla nas graj A3. Polotronic – Chwila B1. Polaroids – Krak groove B2. Schmoltz – Wszystko co ze C1. Holiday 80 – Zabava C2. Alauda – Kalkomania C3. Karol Aleksander – Papierowy man D1. Last Robots – Diamentowa kula D2. Vanatoski – Nie pytaj E1. Polotronic – Czy tego chcesz E2. Schmoltz – Kayahouse E3. Tropiki – Nie wiecie F1. Polotronic – Serce to jest tancerz F2. Pankoff & Dj Varius Trax – Grzech F3. Bisti – Ta chwila