Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH
“No Parking (On the Dance Floor)” is the 1983 title track from Midnight Star’s fourth and most successful album, No Parking on the Dance Floor. In the US, the song reached number 43 on the R&B chart, number 44 on the dance chart, and number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song has been sampled by several artists since its 1983 release, including Sugar Ray’s song from 2003, “Mr. Bartender (It’s So Easy)”. The basic melody was sampled by the Bar-Kays in their 1984 hit “Freakshow on the Dance Floor” and in Popula Demand’s 1988 song “Don’t Clock Me”.
In 1985 a special 12″ was released in Germany which included new remixes of “No Parking On The Dance Floor”, and “Planetary Invasion”.
SIDE A:
No Parking On The Dance Floor (Remix) 8:37
SIDE B:
Planetary Invasion (Remix) 7:32
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | No Parking (On The Dance Floor) | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #81 |
| 1983 | No Parking (On The Dance Floor) | U.S. BillboardHot Black Singles | #43 |
| 1983 | 3No Parking (On The Dance Floor) | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #44 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: TSR Music GmbH – TSR 320202
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: Oct 1985
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Funk
CREDITS:
- Producer – Reggie Calloway
- Remix – Frank Poulton
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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This is one of “those” records where I think I might remember it when I hear it, but I can’t be sure. So naturally, I’ve got to give it a listen, right?
Thanks again, PaulT.
Love Planetary Invasion. Thanks!
Thank you so very much for this classic!
Thanks for this Paul!
Now Im feeling FUNKY!
Ha, what a coincidence. I bought 3 LPs (incl. No Parking On The Dancefloor) of Midnight Star on ebay last week for 3€ (condition NM) and this 12″ remix was on my list.
Thx Paul.
I’ll digitize them tomorrow…
You’re welcome, Toxicaudio. Enjoy 🙂
I love the Vinyl Rips in 24/96
Thank you, Roger 🙂
Let me second that thanks for the 24/96 too!!
Man oh man this takes me back to Jr High & High School when breakdancing was huge! Such a disappointment when their anniversary collection only had an edit and a short remix of this song! It needs to be 12” length always!!! Thx!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂
You’re really taking me back Paul!! This song was huge during my college years and brings back fond memories. Such fun and crazy times. I feel very sentimental!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! The same to you, everyone in Cyberspace!! Dance your butts off to Paul’s rips!!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff. I was shocked looking at the chart stats I always assumed this song charted much higher. Have a nice weekend 🙂
… many thanks, Paul! Love the TSR versions … more please!
You’re welcome, CAPankow 🙂