Tag: 1987

Paul Parker – One Look (One Look Was Enough) (US 12″)

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“One Look (One Look was Enough),” released in 1987, is a quintessential dance anthem by San Francisco-based Hi-NRG artist Paul Parker. Produced by Parker himself alongside Man Parrish, this single took the dance floors by storm and secured Parker his second #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart. With its pulsating beats, electrifying synth lines, and Parker’s unmistakable, powerful vocals, “One Look” exemplifies the freestyle and Hi-NRG styles that dominated the late 80s. The track remains a staple of the era, highlighting Parker’s influential role in shaping the high-energy dance music that filled clubs and captivated audiences worldwide.

SIDE A:
One Look (One Look Was Enough) (Extended Dance Mix) 6:08
Mixed By – Randy Easterling

SIDE B
One Look (One Look Was Enough) (The Man Parrish Mix) 6:38
Mixed By – Man Parrish

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 One Look (One Look Was Enough) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play #1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Dice Records – TGR 1011, Dice Records – TGR-1011, Dice Records – 1011
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: HiNRG, Freestyle, Electro

CREDITS:

NOTES:
A. Mixed for A Maze Productions
Engineered for Cyberteknics and for Network Sound Studio.
Mastered for Frankford-Wayne, NYC

Jacket Made in Canada

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Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

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Double – Devils Ball (UK 12″)

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“Devils Ball” is a song recorded by the Swiss duo Double, following their worldwide hit The Captain of Her Heart. Released in October 1987, it was the lead single from their second studio album Dou3le. Written and produced by Kurt Maloo and Felix Haug, the track had notable guest contributions, including the legendary Herb Alpert on trumpet and an electric violin solo by Michał Urbaniak.

Despite the strong musical lineup, Devils Ball didn’t soar to the heights of The Captain of Her Heart, peaking at No. 71 in the UK and No. 30 in Belgium. The accompanying music video, however, was a different story. Featuring performers from the Swiss mime group “Mummenschanz” alongside the musicians, the video garnered critical acclaim, winning the Silver Palm Award at Cannes in 1988.

“Devil’s Ball” is a perfect example of the sophisticated pop stylings of the late ’80s. It blends jazz and smooth pop elements, enhanced by Alpert’s trumpet and Urbaniak’s violin.

SIDE A:
Devils Ball (Unedited Version) 4:29
Written-By – Haug, Maloo

SIDE B:
Devils Ball (Unedited Piano-Version) 4:51
Written-By – Haug, Maloo

Megarhythmdance 5:14
Written-By – Haug*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor – POSPX 888
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Made in England

Track A1 & A2: 93BPM
Track B1: 145BPM

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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

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
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Levert – Casanova (Europe 12″)

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“Casanova” is a 1987 single by American R&B group LeVert, written and produced by Reggie Calloway. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK Singles Chart, marking LeVert’s only Top Ten hit. The song was the first new jack swing track to top the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, holding the number one spot for two weeks. It became popular with New Orleans brass bands, especially after being adopted by the Rebirth Brass Band. “Casanova” also appeared in the films “The Pick-Up Artist” and “Fatal Beauty”, both released in 1987.

The song’s lyrics deal with a man confessing that he’s been a bit of a “Casanova” in the past but now wants to change his ways for the right woman.

“Casanova” helped establish LeVert as a key player in the R&B scene of the late 1980s. The group, led by brothers Gerald and Sean Levert, was known for its smooth vocals and energetic performances. Gerald Levert later had a successful solo career before his untimely death in 2006.

This song is often remembered for its infectious hook and danceable beat, contributing to its longevity in the world of classic R&B.

SIDE A:
Casanova (Extended Mix Version) 8:00
Written-By – Reggie Calloway

SIDE B:
Casanova (Dance Mix)
Written-By – Reggie Calloway

Throwdown (Album Mix) 4:15
Written-By – Gerald Levert, Marc Gordon, Sean Levert

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Casanova U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #5
1987 Casanova U.S. Billboard R&B / Hip-Hop Songs #1
1987 Casanova U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play #27

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 786 657-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: New Jack Swing, Contemporary R&B

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Made in Germany

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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

SOFTWARE:
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War – Low Rider (Original Master Remixes By Arthur Baker) (US 12″)

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“Low Rider” is a song written by American funk band War and producer Jerry Goldstein, which appeared on their album Why Can’t We Be Friends?, released in 1975. It reached number one on the Billboard R&B singles chart, peaked at seven on the Hot 100 singles chart, and six in Canada (number 69 in the Canadian year-end chart[4]).

In 1987 highly influential producer/dj/remixer/musician (drummer, percussionist), Arthur Baker remixed the song to promote the compilation album The Best Of War And More.

SIDE A:
Low Rider (’87 Remix) 6:26

SIDE B:
Low Rider (Radio Edit) 3:53
Low Rider (Extended Mix) 7:50

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Priority Records – VL 9364
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, Funk

CREDITS:

NOTES:
For far out productions

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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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

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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