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October 9, 2024

Prince – Batdance (US 12″ Promo)

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Originally posted October 31, 2012

“Batdance” is a fascinating blend of musical innovation and pop culture, showcasing Prince’s ability to fuse different elements into a cohesive track. Released in 1989 as part of the “Batman” soundtrack, it became a significant hit, reaching number one in the U.S. and marking Prince’s return to the top of the charts after several years.

The last-minute decision to replace “Dance with the Devil” highlights Prince’s instinct to prioritize the song’s tone, opting for something more upbeat and energetic. The song’s structure is unique, with its dynamic shifts between chaotic beats and funk, which reflects the duality of the Batman character itself.

Incorporating snippets from various unreleased tracks and even the classic 1966 “Batman Theme,” “Batdance” serves as a rich tapestry of Prince’s musical ideas. The use of film dialogue adds an immersive layer, connecting the song directly to the movie’s narrative.

The U.S. 12″ promo’s exclusive radio edits further emphasize Prince’s meticulous approach to his music, catering to different formats while maintaining the essence of the track. Overall, “Batdance” not only captured the zeitgeist of its time but also solidified Prince’s status as a versatile and visionary artist.

*De-notes exclusive vinyl-only

BAT SIDE:
Batdance (The Bat Mix) 7:16
Batdance (The Bat Mix Radio Edit)* 4:10

THIS SIDE:
Batdance (Vicki Vale Mix) 5:57
Batdance (Vicky Vale Mix Radio Edit)* 4:15

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	Batdance	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#1
1989	Batdance	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks	#1
1989	Batdance	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#1
1989	Batdance	U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs	#18

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-3702
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Dance-pop, Minneapolis Sound, House

CREDITS:

Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Mark Moore, William Orbit
Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince

NOTES:
Generic black sleeve with die-cut circular hole which the label can be viewed

Side A label:
[1989 Batman™ logo on orange background]

Side B label:
[tracklist & credits, track B2 appears incomplete as “Batdance (Radio Edit)”]
Promotion Only. Not For Sale. From the Motion Picture Soundtrack album Batman™” a Warner Bros. film

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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
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

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

RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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October 8, 2024

The Crime Fighters Inc. – Bat Attack ’89 (Germany 12″)

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“Bat Attack ’89” by Crime Fighters Inc. is a fascinating novelty record that brings a fresh twist to the iconic Batman theme. Released in 1989, this track combines a catchy beat at 128 Bats Per Minute with the distinctive flair of Australian singer Tina Arena’s vocals. The production team, known for their innovative mixes, transformed Neil Hefti’s classic theme into a danceable hit that resonated with audiences, helping it reach the Top 40 in Australia during its release. It’s a great example of how pop culture can inspire creative reinterpretations in music!

**The “Bonus Bats” are lifted from the Australia 12″, and are exclusive to that release.

SIDE A:
Bat Attack ’89 (Deep House Mix) 4:44
Bat Attack ’89 (Radio Mix) 3:38

SIDE B:
Bat Attack ’89 (Bat Jazz Mix) (Instrumental) 4:27
Bat Attack ‘89 (Bat-Apella Mix) 4:30

**BONUS BATS:
Bat Attack ’89 (Big Beat Mix) 6:26
Bat Attack ’89 (Bonus Beats) 1:17

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PT 43136
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: House

CREDITS:

Producer – Doug Brady, Ean Sugarman, Ross Inglis
Written-By – Neal Hefti

NOTES:
128 Bats Per Minute

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October 2, 2024

Kim Carnes – Draw Of The Cards (Special Long Version) (Germany 12″)

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Originally posted November 10, 2011

“Draw of the Cards” is a 1981 single, the second released from Kim Carnes’s Platinum-plus Mistaken Identity album.

Carnes said that the idea for the song came from when she went with her husband and co-writer Dave Ellingson and her producer Val Garay to visit her guitarist in the hospital. Carnes said she said “something about his illness being all in the draw of the cards.” Carnes continued “We wrote some lines that went with that theme, the later Bill [Cuomo] brought his Prophet synthesizer over, played a line he had, and we pulled out the lyrics to finish the song.”

The single reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1981, failing to match the chart success of its predecessor, “Bette Davis Eyes”, which reached #1.

The music video was directed by Australian Russell Mulcahy, who had also directed the video for “Bette Davis Eyes.” Wuench says the video “has some weird carnival activities and one long tongue by some creature of the underworld.” Mulcahy has directed music videos for artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, and more.

The “Special Long Version” sometimes called “Extended Version” was only released on 12″ single for the European market.

+Denotes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Draw Of The Cards (Special Long Version)+ 6:51
Written-By – B. Como, V. Garay

SIDE B:
Break The Rules Tonite (Out Of School) 3:16
Written-By – W. Waldman*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1981	Draw Of The Cards	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#28

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America – 1C 052-86 400 YZ
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1981
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Producer, Recorded By – Val Garay
Written-By – D. Ellingson*, K. Carnes*

NOTES:
Taken from the album “Mistaken Identity”
Printed in Germany
Made in Germany

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October 31, 2023

D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – A Nightmare On My Street (US 12″)

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Spooky Season Spin 

Happy Halloween

“A Nightmare on My Street” is the third single from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s second studio album, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. The song became a crossover hit in the US, reaching #15 on the Hot 100. The song was released as a single in early 1988. The single was released on vinyl and audio cassette tape. The song humorously describes an encounter with the horror film villain Freddy Krueger and was considered for inclusion in the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, but the producers of the film decided against its inclusion.

New Line Cinema, copyright holders of the A Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise, sued DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s record label for copyright infringement, forcing the label to destroy a music video produced for the song (though a copy of the video did survive and is available online. Both sides eventually settled out of court, but as a result, vinyl pressings of the album He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper contain a disclaimer sticker that says, “[This song] is not part of the soundtrack…and is not authorized, licensed, or affiliated with the Nightmare on Elm Street films.” The song samples Charles Bernstein’s musical motif from A Nightmare on Elm Street.

The original track as included on the original LP and cassette pressings of the album He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper ran 6:09. However, the entire album could not fit onto compact discs of the time, so for the CD release, many tracks were shortened; the single version “A Nightmare on My Street” was used in place of the original. This version is not simply an edit of the original album cut, as it included different lyrics in certain sections. The version included on DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince’s Greatest Hits album is not the original single version. Although it is labeled “Single Edit” and runs the same length, it is simply an edited version of the original recording and does not include the different lyrics recorded for the single.

SIDE A:
A Nightmare On My Street (Extended Mix) 6:13
A Nightmare On My Street (Single Edit) 4:53

SIDE B:
Rhythm Trax – House Party Style 4:40
A Nightmare On My Street (Instrumental) 6:13

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	A Nightmare On My Street	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#15
1988	A Nightmare On My Street	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#9

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Jive – 1125-1-JD
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Pop Rap

CREDITS:

Producer – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Pete Q. Harris
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Bryan “Chuck” New

NOTES:
From the album “He’s the DJ…I’m the Rapper”

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