Tag: 1982

September 24, 2025

Evelyn King – Love Come Down (US 12″) (1982)

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Few songs capture the shimmering essence of early-80s dance music quite like Evelyn King’s Love Come Down. Released in JUly, 1982 as the lead single from her album Get Loose, the track showcases King at the height of her Hi-NRG and post-disco powers, blending irresistible grooves with a voice that radiates both strength and sensuality.

Produced by the legendary Kashif, Love Come Down is a masterclass in 1980s pop-funk. The song opens with a pulsing synth bassline and tight drum programming, immediately setting the dancefloor-ready pace. Kashif’s production elevates King’s vocals, framing them with sparkling synth lines, rhythmic guitar stabs, and a subtly funky horn section. It’s a song that feels simultaneously modern and timeless, with a hook that’s impossible not to sing along to.

Lyrically, Love Come Down is deceptively simple, centering on the exhilaration and anticipation of love. Evelyn King’s delivery turns a basic theme into an unforgettable expression of desire and euphoria, making the track resonate as both a romantic anthem and a dance classic.

Commercially, the song was a massive success. It topped the Billboard R&B chart and cracked the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing Evelyn King’s reputation as one of the most versatile voices of her era. Over the years, Love Come Down has endured not just as a nostalgic relic but as a staple in club rotations, sampled tracks, and countless dance compilations.

For anyone exploring the intersection of post-disco, funk, and early 80s synth-pop, Love Come Down is an essential listen. It’s a perfect snapshot of a moment when dance music was evolving, and Evelyn King was right at the forefront, delivering a song that still moves bodies and lifts hearts more than 40 years later.

SIDE A:
Love Come Down 6:14

SIDE B:
Love Come Down (Instrumental) 5:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

Chart Performance – Evelyn King: *Love Come Down* (1982)
Chart	Peak Position	Date
US Billboard Dance Club Songs	#1	1982
US Billboard Hot 100	#17	1982
US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	#1	1982
UK Singles (OCC)	#7	1982
Canada Top Singles (RPM)	#44	1982

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – PD-13274
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Contemporary R&B

CREDITS:

Producer – Morrie Brown
Producer [Assistant] – Kashif, Paul Lawrence Jones, III*
Written-By – Kashif

NOTES:
From the “Get Loose” album, AFL1-4337

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September 23, 2025

Madonna – Everybody (US 12″) (1982)

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When people think of Madonna’s career, the mind often jumps straight to the blockbuster singles of the mid-’80s—“Like a Virgin,” “Into the Groove,” “Papa Don’t Preach.” But before she was the Queen of Pop, she was a hungry, ambitious New York club artist trying to break through. Her debut single “Everybody,” released on October 6, 1982, was the track that started it all.

The First Step Into Pop History

“Everybody” was recorded in New York with producer Mark Kamins, a local DJ who gave Madonna her first real shot at the studio. Released on Sire Records, the track is a lean, no-frills dance cut, powered by a throbbing bassline, synth stabs, and an irresistible groove that perfectly captured the energy of downtown clubs at the time. Unlike her later material, “Everybody” doesn’t lean on big choruses or flashy hooks—it’s about the beat, the rhythm, and the invitation to dance.

Interestingly, the single’s original 12″ release didn’t feature Madonna’s face on the sleeve. Sire instead went with a graphic design that led some early listeners to assume she was a Black artist. This anonymity, paired with the song’s strong club appeal, helped “Everybody” find its first home in dance clubs before radio ever picked it up.

Chart Performance

“Everybody” wasn’t an immediate mainstream smash. The single didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it made a big impression on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, reaching #3 in early 1983. This club success laid the groundwork for Madonna’s next singles, “Burning Up” and especially “Holiday,” which finally brought her into the pop spotlight.

A Club Classic That Still Holds Up

What’s striking about “Everybody” today is how raw and unpolished it feels compared to the polished pop Madonna would soon deliver. The song’s hypnotic repetition and stripped-down production reflect the early ’80s New York dance scene, where disco was evolving into something sharper and more electronic. It’s a time capsule of a city and a movement—and the moment Madonna began her ascent.

Legacy

Even though “Everybody” isn’t always the first song people mention when talking about Madonna, it’s impossible to overlook its importance. Without it, there’s no debut album, no MTV icon, no pop domination. It was Madonna’s calling card, a song that declared her mission: to make everybody dance.

The track has since become a fan favorite and often finds its way into live performances, especially during tours that pay tribute to her roots. For collectors, the original U.S. 12″ single is a gem, featuring the extended 12″ version running over 5 minutes, which remains the definitive way to hear the track.

✨ “Everybody, come on dance and sing. Everybody, get up and do your thing.”

From this simple refrain, a pop revolution was born.

SIDE A:
Everybody 5:59

SIDE B:
Everybody (Dub Version) 8:59

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

Chart Performance — Madonna: *Everybody* (1982)
Chart	Peak Position	Date
US Billboard Dance Club Songs	#3	1983
US Billboard Hot 100	—	—
US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	#107 (Bubbling Under)	1983

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – 0-29899, Sire – 9 29899-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Specialty Records Corporation Pressing
Country: US
Released: Oct 6, 1982
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Art Direction, Design – Christine Sauers
Artwork [Illustrations] – Lou Beach
Engineer – Butch Jones
Producer – Mark Kamins
Written-By – Madonna

NOTES:
A is longer than the later album version that has the same title.
B side plays 8:59 but is mentioned 9:23 on the cover

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September 3, 2025

Eddie Murphy – Boogie In Your Butt (US 12″) (1982)

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In the early 1980s, Eddie Murphy wasn’t just becoming one of the biggest comedy stars in the world—he was also testing the boundaries of what a comedy album could sound like. Known for his sharp wit and fearless delivery on Saturday Night Live and in his stand-up specials, Murphy released his self-titled comedy album Eddie Murphy in 1982. Tucked inside that album was a funky, satirical gem that still gets talked about today: “Boogie In Your Butt.”

Unlike a traditional stand-up skit, “Boogie In Your Butt” is a full-on comedy song—delivered with a straight-faced funk groove that could almost pass for a real early-’80s club track if you didn’t listen too closely to the lyrics. Backed by a rhythm that borrows from Parliament-Funkadelic’s cosmic funk style, Murphy riffs off the classic rap structure of the time, but instead of serious rhymes, he gleefully lists increasingly absurd things you might put “in your butt.”

The humor is undeniably juvenile, but the delivery is so confident that it crosses into parody brilliance. Murphy is mocking the “say anything” approach of early rap lyrics while at the same time creating something that’s ridiculously catchy. It feels like a distant cousin to the work of Blowfly, the notorious X-rated funk artist, but with Murphy’s unmistakable comedic flair.

Although never a charting single, “Boogie In Your Butt” has had a lasting cultural footprint. It became a cult favorite among comedy fans, and years later, hip-hop fans have pointed out how ahead of its time the track was in blending comedy with the rap form. You can even hear its DNA in the more playful corners of rap that came later in the decade.

Eddie Murphy would go on to have legitimate music success with his 1985 hit Party All the Time (produced by Rick James), but “Boogie In Your Butt” remains his rawest, funniest foray into music—a track that perfectly captures the anything-goes energy of early ’80s comedy records.

Whether you find it hilarious or head-shakingly silly, one thing’s for sure: once you’ve heard it, you’ll never forget it.

SIDE A:
Boogie In Your Butt (Remixed Extended Version) 6:27

SIDE B:
Boogie In Your Butt (Instrumental) 4:11

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44-03012, The Entertainment Company Records – 44-03012
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Pop Rap

CREDITS:

Design – Nancy Greenberg
Executive-Producer – Charles Koppelman
Photography By – Benno Friedman
Producer – David Wolfert
Written-By – D. Wolfert*, E. Murphy*

NOTES:
Jacket front & back read: Remixed extended version from the album “Eddie Murphy”

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May 13, 2025

Yaz / Sunfire – Don’t Go / Shake Your Body (US 12″ Promo) (1982)

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Double Discovery: Yaz & Sunfire – A Sire Records Promo Exclusive

Today’s post is a Double Discovery courtesy of Sire Records—two standout tracks from two very different but equally essential acts of the early ’80s. This special promotional 12″ brings together synth-pop and soul/funk on one slab of vinyl, offering a rare pairing that’s both surprising and satisfying.

Side A: Yazoo – “Don’t Go” (Long Version)
Kicking things off is the synth-pop classic “Don’t Go” by the English duo Yazoo (known simply as Yaz in North America). While the label lists this as the “Long Version,” what’s actually pressed here is a unique edit of the “Re-Mix + Re-Re-Mix” found on most commercial 12″ singles—making this version exclusive to this promotional release. A high-energy track driven by Vince Clarke’s signature synth work and Alison Moyet’s powerhouse vocals, “Don’t Go” climbed all the way to #1 on the US Billboard Dance Chart and remains a dancefloor staple.

Side B: Sunfire – “Shake Your Body”
Flipping the record, we dive into a soulful, funk-infused groove from New York-based trio Sunfire. Their track “Shake Your Body” is a tight, feel-good jam produced by none other than Reggie Lucas—best known for his work on Madonna’s “Borderline.” Sunfire only released one self-titled album in 1982 before quietly disbanding, but this track shows they certainly left behind a few gems.

This promo 12″ not only showcases the diversity of Sire Records’ roster at the time but also delivers two dancefloor-ready cuts that span genres and styles. A must-have for collectors and fans of early ’80s dance music.

SIDE A:
Yaz– Don’t Go (Long Version) 5:57
Written-By – Clarke

Yaz– Bring Your Love Down (Didn’t I) (LP Version) 4:40
Written-By – Moyet

Yaz– Bad Connection (LP Version) 3:18
Written-By – Clarke

SIDE B:
Sunfire– Shake Your Body (Long Version) 5:22
Written-By – Dean Gant, Rowland Smith

Sunfire– Shake Your Body (Edit) 3:33
Written-By – Dean Gant, Rowland Smith

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – PRO-A-1072, Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-1072, Mute – PRO-A-1072
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo, Double Discovery
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk

CREDITS:

Noises, Producer [Additional] – Daniel Miller (tracks: A1 to A3)
Producer – E.C. Radcliffe* (tracks: A1 to A3), Reggie Lucas (tracks: B1, B2), Yaz* (tracks: A1 to A3)

NOTES:
Promotional Copy – Not For Sale.

On cover: Double Discovery.

Side A: From the Sire Album Upstairs At Eric’s (1-23737)
Side B: From the Warner Bros Album Sunfire (1-23730)

Made in U.S.A.

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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
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

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