BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1977
DISCO FRIDAY!
“Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me” is the debut single by American artist, songwriter and record producer Peter Brown. The single was released in 1977 on TK Records. In the UK the single peaked at #43 while in the US it performed much better peaking at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 Billboard R&B and #9 Billboard Disco.
Late in 1977, TK Records announced that sales of the 12” version of “Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me” had reached the million dollar mark making it the first gold 12” single in history.
SIDE A:
Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me 7:55
Written-By – Peter Brown (2), Robert Rans
SIDE B:
Burning Love Breakdown 5:23
Written-By – Cory Wade, Peter Brown (2)
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)
CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #18 |
| 1977 | Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me | U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles | #3 |
| 1984 | Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco | #9 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: T.K. Disco – 35
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco, Funk
Credits: Arranged By – Peter Brown (2)
Engineer – Gary Vandy
Featuring, Backing Vocals – Wildflower (2)
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By – Cory Wade
NOTES:
Produced & Mixed for TransAmerica Productions, Inc.
Recorded at Studio Center Sound Studios, Miami, Fla.
Track times are listed incorrectly on label.
From\ the LP “A FANTASY LOVE AFFAIR”:
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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
Soooo glad to see this posted! This was one of the first singles I ever bought, and one of my favorite songs in the late 70s. Thanks so much, and it’s so great that the links still work!!
Paul you always make me smile when you post these wonderful tracks of stuff I got to plasy live during my active years as a Dj from 1978 to 1987. I am also into posting Restored and remastered albums on http://www.discoconnection.blogspot.com with a friend who runs it. I recently posted a really cool and rare Brazilian Disco halloween gem there and I don’t know if you had a chance to grab it or not, I am sure you will enjoy it. It is recorded as full side A and full side B because the tracks kind of run into each… Read more »
Thank you Paul 🙂
This is a favorite of mine that I was looking for recently for a disco mix I want to make — thanks for posting!
You’re welcome Doug. Good luck with your Disco Mix 🙂
OMG Peter Brown *Dance With me* this is another classic AWESOME
Thank you Risildowgtn 🙂
Wow!!! The first gold 12″ single in history
I’ve missed to hear this one on its golden times. I’ll give it a chance now.
Thanks once again for sharing all these gems
You’re welcome Partytimeboy! It’s a classic 🙂