Tag: 1988

October 30, 2024

Fat Boys – Are You Ready For Freddy (US 12″)

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“Are You Ready for Freddy” is a single by the Fat Boys, released in 1988 to coincide with the release of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.” This unique collaboration merges hip-hop with horror, as the song features Robert Englund himself, in character as Freddy Krueger, delivering his iconic lines. The track features the Fat Boys’ trademark humor and beatboxing style, making it both catchy and eerie.

In the song, Freddy raps alongside the Fat Boys, warning listeners to be “Ready for Freddy” as he claims his next victims. It’s a playful take on the horror genre, mixing Freddy’s menacing persona with the Fat Boys’ fun and energetic delivery.

In the video, Prince Markie Dee’s “Uncle Frederick” has died, and his lawyer (Bert Remsen) meets the group outside the Nightmare on Elm Street house. The lawyer informs Markie that he must spend the night inside Uncle Frederick’s home to earn his inheritance, so the group enters. Not long after, Freddy Krueger appears and begins to chase the band throughout the house, slashing with his claw while stopping to rap.

This track remains a memorable example of how hip-hop crossed over with other genres and pop culture phenomena in the 80s, creating unexpected and memorable pairings.

The song was also included in the Fat Boy’s LP “Coming Back Hard Again”.

+ All tracks are vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Are You Ready For Freddy (12″ Version) 7:00
Are You Ready For Freddy (7″ Version) 3:34

SIDE B:
Are You Ready For Freddy (Dub Version) 6:17
Back And Forth (12″ Version) 5:14

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Tin Pan Apple – 887 894-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Pop Rap

CREDITS:

Edited By – Albert Cabrera, Tony Moran
Engineer [Mix] – Bob Rosa
Photography By – Nancy Brown (2)
Producer – Chris Richards, The Indiana Crew, Tony Bongiovi

NOTES:
Latin Rascals Productions Inc.
Special Thanks to Kevin Benson, Tony Bongiovi, Freddy Krueger, Bill Stettner, and Joe Zynczak.
Original Version on the Tin Pan Apple/Polydor LP “Coming Back Hard Again” (835809-1)
Samples “For The Love Of Money” by The O’Jays.

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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 25 (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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October 23, 2024

NEO A4 – Say This To Me (Canada 12″)

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“Say This To Me” is a 1988 single by the Canadian rock/new wave band NEO A4. The song is a classic example of late 80s synth-pop, incorporating melodic synth lines, punchy electronic drums, and smooth vocals. The song reflects the era’s fascination with futuristic themes and electronic experimentation. Although the band NEO A4 did not achieve widespread fame compared to some of their contemporaries, their track stood out in underground and electronic music circles.

The song is from the band’s self-titled album (1988) and was featured in the movie “Friday the 13th: Jason Takes Manhattan” (1989), adding to the song’s cult status. It never appeared on the film’s soundtrack.

The legendary Colin Thurston produced “Say This to Me” giving even more weight to the song’s significance. Thurston was a highly regarded producer in the 80s, known for his work with major acts like Duran Duran and Talk Talk.

NEO A4 released four studio albums before disbanding in 1990.

SIDE A:
Say This To Me (12″ Dance Remix) 6:35

SIDE B:
Say This To Me 3:29
Is She, Is She 4:36

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Duke Street Records – DS 12039
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Engineer [Asst. Engineer] – Scott Campbell (4)
Engineer [Engineered By] – Bill Kennedy
Producer [Produced By] – Colin Thurston
Words By, Music By – Ric Johnston*

NOTES:
From the album NEO a4

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October 3, 2024

Dan Reed Network – Ritual (Germany 12″)

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“Ritual” is the debut single recorded by American Rock band Dan Reed Network formed in 1984 by Dan Reed in Portland, Oregon. The band signed to Mercury Records with the help of Derek Shulman and was managed by Bill Graham. In late 1987, the group released their eponymous debut album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn and mixed by Mike Fraser at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Ritual” was released as the first single peaking at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1988. “Ritual” became the band’s only top-40 single in America.

This single was not released in the UK

The video was filmed on New Year’s Eve at the Starry Night Theater in Portland, Oregon. Lawrence Jordan directed the video – he had directed videos and concerts by The Who, Sting, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, and the top-rated series “Live by Request” for the A & E Channel.

Lawrence Jordan wasn’t the only director in consideration for “Ritual”. DRN’s manager Bill Graham approached his good friend Francis Ford Coppola about working with his new band. Unfortunately, Francis had just lost his son and needed time to grieve.

*Denotes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Ritual (Extended Dido Slam)* 7:08

SIDE B:
Ritual (Club Single) 4:06
World Has A Heart Too (Boom Box Jam) 6:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Ritual	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#38

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – 870 244-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: AOR

CREDITS:

Art Direction – Mick Brigden, Patti Drosins
Design – Michael Bays
Engineer – Henry Falco (tracks: A1)
Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Ken Lomas (tracks: B2)
Engineer, Mixed By – Mike Fraser (tracks: B2)
Management [Direction] – Bill Graham Management
Photography By – Phillip Dixon
Producer – Bruce Fairbairn
Remix [Remixed By] – The Slam Society (tracks: B2)
Supervised By [Remix Supervision] – Mario Rios
Written-By – Dan Reed

NOTES:
Made in West Germany

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October 1, 2024

Westworld – Sonic Boom Boy (US 12″)

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“Sonic Boom Boy” is the debut single by British three-piece pop/rock band Westworld. Named after the sci-fi film Westworld, they were formed in 1986 by former Generation X guitarist Bob “Derwood” Andrews and American vocalist Elizabeth Westwood. Drummer Nick Burton completed the line-up. In the UK “Sonic Boom Boy” was a top 20 hit peaking at #11 while in the US the song reached #42 on the Billboard Hot Dance chart on May 7, 1988, spending four weeks on the chart.

This 12″ single contains U.S.-only mixes.

*Denotes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Sonic Boom Boy (12″ Mix)* 5:26
Engineer – Joe Blaney
Engineer [Assistant] – Richard Joseph
Remix – Vincent Bell

SIDE B:
Sonic Boom Boy (Dub Version)* 5:35
Engineer – Danny Hyde
Engineer [Assistant] – Logan Waters

Sonic Boom Boy (LP Version) 2:54
Edited By – Nick Sansano
Edited By [Assisted By] – Bob Smith*
Remix – Joe Blaney

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Sonic Boom Boy	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play	#42

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – 7600-1-RD, BMG – 7600-1-RDAB
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop, Indie Rock

CREDITS:

Producer – Mark Ferda
Written-By – Westworld (2)

NOTES:
White Label Promotional Pressing in Commercial Jacket / Cover.

“Sonic Boom Boy” from the “Rockulator” album,

Printed in U.S.A.

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