BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Centipede” is the debut single by American singer Rebbie Jackson and the title track from her debut album, Centipede.
The song was written and produced by Jackson’s brother Michael Jackson. He and The Weather Girls also sing backing vocals on the song. It is Rebbie Jackson’s only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 and is her best-remembered song. The Weather Girl’s Martha Wash’s soulful voice is heard quite prominently throughout the song.
On the back of the single, Michael Jackson dedicated the song “to my mannequin friends”.
“Centipede” was sampled in Brand Nubian’s song “Let’s Dance”, found on their 1998 album Foundation.
Released in the late summer of 1984, the single climbed high on the Billboard R&B charts, peaking at #4 there and peaking at #24 in the main Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It was Jackson’s highest-charting single to date and her only single to enter the Hot 100, although she had several more hits on the R&B chart throughout the decade. The single was Gold-certified by the RIAA, selling 500,000 copies in the USA.
SIDE A:
Centipede (Extended Version) 5:56
Backing Vocals – Michael Jackson, The Weather Girls
Lead Vocals – Rebbie Jackson
SIDE B:
Centipede (Instrumental) 5:54
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Centipede | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #24 |
| 1984 | Centipede | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | #4 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44-05047
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Pitman Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Dance-pop
CREDITS:
Art Direction – Lane/Donald
Flugelhorn – Jerry Kaye
Guitar – David Williams (4)
Photography By – Matthew Rolston
Producer [Produced By] – Michael Jackson
Synthesizer, Drum Programming – John Barnes
Written-By – M. Jackson*
NOTES:
“P” in deadwax denotes a Pitman pressing.
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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Hi Paul – hoping you will consider a repost due to dead links. Thanks
Just remembered that I might have grabbed this years back. Connected to my secondary Music NAS and sure enough it was there 🙂 “Spinning” it now!
I congratulate you for making available from your collection this beautiful single, hugs
This has the 1980s written all over it, including the video, but such a cool song none the less. I totally forgot about this version existing. The bridge is so nice whereas the single chops it in half. This song has so much ‘feel good’ about it. Thanks for sharing Paul.
Thank you soooo much for this – one of my favorite songs from high school. I haven’t heard it in years and this is taking me right back – many thanks!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Oh, I LOVE Centipede. Such a cool song. And the bridge is SO Michael Jackson. I pity my neighbors from across the street. They will listen to that 12inch a couple of times today 🙂
AWESOME.
And before I forget: THANK YOU 🙂
You’re welcome Song And Dance 🙂
This is so much fun Paul!! I haven’t thought about this song in years and the last time I did hear it was a Muzak version played at a restaurant and how bizarre! These bugs freak me out. I did like the video game however. Yes, I’m rambling. And I won’t go anywhere near “The Human Centipede” film (the trailer alone scared me and left scars!) I digress, I do love this song and it’s a cute addition to a Halloween playlist. I’ve said it before: Paul, you take me back. Thanks for sharing the unexpected!
Jeff
Such fun but a weird song. Michaels dedication to his mannequin fans on the back cover makes me laugh. Check out the video
Hi friend Paul thank you very much for this wonderful album, very good work, a big hug, greetings from Chile.
You’re welcome pablo zamorano 🙂