BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
Originally posted September 15, 2011
“Party All the Time” is a 1985 single by comedian and actor Eddie Murphy, written and produced by Rick James and Kevin Johnston. It was the lead single from Murphy’s debut album How Could It Be. The single was recorded at James’ home studio in Buffalo, New York. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, behind “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie. Rick James also provided vocals for the song.
The lyrics are a lament by the singer that despite the expensive, extravagant things he lavishes on his girlfriend, she much prefers spending time going out clubbing, dancing, partying, as well as flirting and cheating with other men, rather than being with her boyfriend and remaining faithful to him.
SIDE A:
Party All The Time (12″ Version) 5:18
SIDE B:
Party All The Time (Instrumental) 7:05
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Party All The Time | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #2 |
| 1985 | Party All The Time | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | #8 |
| 1985 | Party All The Time | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | #7 |
| 1985 | Party All The Time | U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles | #19 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44-05280
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Funk
CREDITS:
Design – Nancy Greenberg
Engineer – Thomas Flye*
Executive-Producer – Larkin Arnold
Mastered By – SM*
Photography By – Lynn Goldsmith
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Rick James
NOTES:
Uncredited uptempo remix of an LP cut.
“Special Version from the Columbia LP: “How Could It Be”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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I got to know this song from listening to a k7 tape that my aunt brought when she came from the USA. I was crazy about the music. Video is very cool. The instrumental version is loooong, the way I like it 😀
Thank you for your work on this rip, Paul!
I wonder why the instrumental is longer than the extended mix?
I have just realized that Eddie Murphy and Will Smith are two different people!!! Thanks!!!
… Thanks for the new transfer of a real 80’s classic!
Can u post i don’t go for that usa 12″ remasteerd by me autism heavym good guy
http://www.mediafire.com/file/v673apx8snmv6ui/qj_idgft_cds.zip/file
Great to see a re-rip from the early days of the blog. More of that please Paul!
Thank you Ian 🙂
Great beat!! An underrated gem by Rick James. Thanks Paul!
You’re welcome Retro Hound 🙂
always loved this strange song, thanks for the new transfer!
You’re welcome Michael 🙂
Hey Paul, I’m so thankful that you’ve re-upped this record. I so want to check out the long instrumental on the flip-side. Always loved this song and it still gets me moving and shaking.
Thanks for a wonderful week of music, as always. Have a fantastic weekend Paul and BTG readers!!
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff I love at around 6:00 or so on the instrumental where the synth and guitar play together. 🙂