Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“Earth to Mickey” was the third single taken from the sixth studio album Destiny by American R&B/funk singer Chaka Khan. The satirical “Earth to Mickey” (When are you going to land?), featuring Khan both singing and rapping (and keyboardist Reggie Griffin rapping in the role of ‘Mickey’), was released in late 1986 or early 1987 and only just made the Top 100 of the Billboard R&B chart, peaking at #93.
SIDE A:
Earth To Mickey (Extended Version) 6:50
Earth To Mickey (Instrumental Version) 3:18
SIDE B:
Earth To Mickey (A Cappella Voices) 1:06
CK’s Duet Space Rap (Hi Nrg Mix Same Bpm) 5:26
My Destiny (LP Version) 4:38
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Earth To Mickey | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop | #96 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 0-20623
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Effects, Loops – Joshua*
- Engineer [Mixing] – Michael O’Reilly
- Percussion [Additional] – Joe Mardin
- Producer – Arif Mardin
NOTES:
From the Chaka Khan album DESTINY.
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
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 3.0 (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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Reggie Griffin is a true legend. He played on, produced and remixed many of the classic Sugarhill releases such as the Grandmaster Flash tracks like The Message, NY NY, Scorpio etc. Not to mention the seminal vocoder electro tracks Mirda Rock and Electric-Boogie Breakdance amongst others also on Sugarhill Records. Excellent bass player and keyboard wizard who deserves more credit than given.
LOVE Chaka Khan – excited to see this pop up !!!
Another one that’s completely new to me (which I love)! Has great dance beats, looking forward to this rarity! I’m not sure why the single stalled at the lower end of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart, perhaps poor promotion, but it certainly deserves new recognition. Thank you so much Paul!!
There are so many great songs that for some reason never catch on. This record is a prime example. I hope you enjoy this one 🙂
This really surprised me, Paul. Very interesting to be honest. I can’t wait!!
Jeff
Fun record, I hope you like it 🙂
Love me some CK, saw her live twice, 1st on our honeymoon in 2000 (by accident she just happened to be performing at an outdoor event) & again at a local Jazz festival sometime in maybe 2005 or 2006, but I don’t remember this song at all!
Wonder why her Come 2 My House album isn’t available anymore???
Now I will have to also check out this track’s parent album! Thanks!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂