Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988
Blue Mercedes, the vibrant pop music duo from London, England, made waves in the late 1980s with their distinctive mix of style and danceable beats. “See Want Must Have,” released in April 1988, was the second single from their debut album Rich and Famous.
The track’s infectious energy and polished production made it a standout, earning it chart success on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.K., the song climbed to #57 on the Singles Chart, while in the U.S., it resonated with club-goers, reaching an impressive #18 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
“See Want Must Have” exemplifies the duo’s knack for blending catchy melodies with a playful sense of luxury, cementing their place in the late ’80s pop and dance music scenes. It’s a track that continues to evoke the era’s glamorous, carefree spirit and remains a favorite among fans of retro dance music.
+De-notes vinyl-only
SIDE A:
See Want Must Have (Street Latin Wolff II) 8:48
Mixed By – Phil Harding & Ian Curnow
SIDE B:
See Want Must Have (Funk Ass Mix) 6:48
Mixed By – Mixmaster Phil Harding*
See Want Must Have (Street Latin Wolff II Dub)+ 5:58
Mixed By – The Mixmaster (2), The Yo Boy*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | See Want Must Have | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play | #18 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23857
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Producer – Phil Harding & Ian Curnow
NOTES:
Original version appears on the Blue Mercedes LP “Rich And Famous”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
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
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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
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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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This is a jammin’ record, Paul! I love the vibe of this song, with its snappy and funky percussive sound! I can see the record tearing up dance floors, even today! There’s something about break beats which I love! Sure, I adore the four-on-the-floor beats of Disco and House, but these frenetic beats really add to my ecstasy and enthusiasm for genres like this!!
Thank you so much, Paul, for this killer introduction!! I would be lost without your recommendations!
Jeff
One of the most popular sampled breaks in 1987, You’ll Like It Too by Funkadelic. The PWL team wanted to get in on the remix action with looped break beats. Albeit a bit late to the party. The Blue Mercedes Street Latin Wolff mixes were the best ones. The year of 1988, when this track was released, was now dominated by pop remixes shamelessly biting the style of hip hop producers that sampled Ashley’s Roachclip by the The Soul Searchers and Think (About It) by Lyn Collins. Many thanks to you for your hard work and tireless dedication to keep… Read more »
Hey, Martika, I love your great insight (again to music)! Like, Paul, your musical knowledge is encyclopedic!!
Jeff
Great one, a perfect example a great song being taken to new levels with great remixes. Thanks!
You’re welcome, Raymond 🙂