Tag: Promo

June 23, 2025

Quarterflash – Walking On Ice (Remix) (US 12″ Promo) (1985)

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🌈 Pride Month – Off the Beaten Path 🌈

Every June, I like to mix things up a bit — blending the obvious Pride floor-fillers with songs that carry an emotional weight, or simply capture the spirit of resilience, intensity, and passion that defines so much of the LGBTQ+ experience. Today’s post is one of those unconventional choices.

This is the 1985 single remix of Quarterflash’s “Walking on Ice,” taken from their third studio album, Back Into Blue.

Released on Geffen Records, this version was featured on both the 7″ single and a rare US 12″ promo sent to radio stations. The remix is subtle yet effective, smoothing out the original album version and giving it a more polished, radio-friendly edge without losing the moody tension that makes the song so compelling.

Quarterflash, fronted by the incredible Rindy Ross, were known for their fusion of rock, pop, and that unmistakable saxophone. While they’re most associated with early hits like “Harden My Heart,” it’s songs like “Walking on Ice” that reveal their darker, more emotionally complex side.

“I walk on ice, I play with fire / For loving you, baby, I’d dance on wire…”

The lyrics paint a picture of love as risk, as danger — a balancing act that many LGBTQ+ listeners, especially those who came of age in the ’80s, will recognize all too well—loving boldly, despite fear. Risking it all to be true to yourself. These are Pride themes, even if they come wrapped in a rock ballad rather than a club banger.

🎧 This remix may not be flashy or well-known, but it has a place in the Pride Month soundtrack — a moment to reflect, to feel, and to remember that Pride isn’t just about celebration. It’s also about survival, truth, and heart.

SIDE A:
Walking On Ice (Remix) 3:46

SIDE B:
Walking On Ice (Remix) 3:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – PRO-A-2400
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Producer – Steve Levine
Remix – Mike Shipley
Written-By – Marv Ross

NOTES:
Promotion Copy – Not For Sale

From the Quarterflash album “Back Into Blue”

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June 12, 2025

k.d. Lang – Miss Chatelaine (US 12″ Promo) (1992)

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Today’s Pride Month selection is a dreamy, delightful gem from one of the most iconic and unapologetically queer voices in music—k.d. lang. Released in 1992, “Miss Chatelaine” is the second single from her breakthrough album Ingénue (1992), and it’s as cheeky and charming as it is subversive.

The title is a tongue-in-cheek nod to Chatelaine, a Canadian women’s magazine that once named lang their “Woman of the Year” before she came out publicly. With a wink and a twirl, lang reclaims the title in this swooning, romantic tune—drenched in lush orchestration and playful irony. The song playfully contrasts with lang’s tomboy image and silky contralto vocals, creating a visual and musical aesthetic that is both retro and radical.

Today’s post features the shimmering St. Tropez Mix from the 12″ release—a sun-soaked, extended take that brings a relaxed, continental dancefloor flavor to the track. It’s pure escapism and pure elegance, with a sly smirk behind the glamour. The remix emphasizes the song’s breezy, bossa-nova bounce, giving lang’s voice even more space to glide and flirt.

k.d. lang made headlines in 1992 when she came out as a lesbian at the height of her fame. She didn’t just break barriers—she bulldozed through them with grace, humor, and incredible talent. Her courage opened doors for a generation of queer artists, and songs like “Miss Chatelaine” remain milestones in the soundtrack of LGBTQ+ visibility.

As we celebrate Pride, this track is a reminder that authenticity can be beautiful, bold, and even a little mischievous. 💅✨

Here’s to the queens, the rebels, and the dreamers. Happy Pride!

SIDE A:
Miss Chatelaine (St. Tropez Mix) 5:32
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Greg Penny

Miss Chatelaine (St. Tropez Edit) 3:45
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Greg Penny

SIDE B:
Miss Chatelaine (Paris ’92) 5:56
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Greg Penny

Miss Chatelaine (Single Version) 3:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1992	Miss Chatelaine	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary	#32

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – PRO-A-6052
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1992
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Mastered By – CB*
Producer – Ben Mink, Greg Penny, k.d. lang
Written-By – Ben Mink, k.d. lang

NOTES:
Original taken from the album Ingénue

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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
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June 5, 2025

The B-52’s – Private Idaho (US 12” Promo) (1980)

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Hold onto your beehives, kids—today we’re teleporting back to the zany, post-punk planet of The B-52’s, and this time… you’re headed straight to your own Private Idaho! 🌵💃

From their sophomore album Wild Planet, “Private Idaho” is a woozy swirl of surf rock, sci-fi twang, and cryptic political commentary—all shaken up in that unmistakable B-52’s cocktail. Fred Schneider’s shout-speak delivery, Cindy and Kate’s glorious harmonies, and that reverb-drenched guitar? Chef’s kiss! This track struts, strangles, and spins like a disco ball in a trailer park—and we LOVE it.

Released in late 1980, “Private Idaho” became the band’s second U.S. charting single, peaking at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #5 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart—a major feat for such a gleefully unorthodox group. Down under, the song was a surprise hit, reaching #11 in Australia, where it remains a cult favorite.

This 12″ promo packs the full-length LP version, but what makes it truly special is the B-side: an instrumental version of “Party Out Of Bounds”—the opening track of Wild Planet! This mix is exclusive to Private Idaho singles and isn’t widely available elsewhere. It’s an absolute party-starter, even without the vocals—kitschy, manic, and full of that signature B-52’s sass.

🎈🎶 These two tracks are a celebration of the group’s fearless weirdness, queer-coded joy, and wild energy—making them perfect for Pride Month. Long before mainstream culture caught on, the B-52’s were unapologetically themselves, creating space for all the freaks, misfits, and dancefloor dreamers to come together and let go.

🌀So whether you’re lost in your own Private Idaho or just partying out of bounds—this 12” is a reminder to embrace the odd, crank up the fun, and dance like you’ve got a bouffant on fire!

Stay bold, stay loud, stay proud!

SIDE A:
Private Idaho 3:34
Written-By – C. Wilson, F. Schneider, K. Pierson, K. Strickland, R. Wilson*

SIDE B:
Party Out Of Bounds (Instrumental) 4:30
Written-By – K. Strickland, R. Wilson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1980	Private Idaho	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#74
1980	Private Idaho	U.S. Billboard Dance / Club Songs	#5

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-890
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: Aug 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Engineer – Rhett Davies
Engineer [Assistant] – Benjamin Armbrister
Executive-Producer – Chris Blackwell
Producer – Rhett Davies, The B-52’s

NOTES:
From the Warner Bros. Album BSK 3471 Wild Planet.

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May 30, 2025

Grace Jones – I Need A Man (US 12″ Promo) (1977)

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Original post date: October 4, 2011

“I’m looking for a real man… Strong hands, sweet lips, a warm heart!”

Before she was a New Wave fashion icon, avant-garde provocateur, and the fierce dominatrix of the 1980s, Grace Jones made her dance floor debut with the bold and unapologetically funky “I Need A Man.” Released in 1975 in France and later re-recorded for the U.S. market in 1977, this track marked the beginning of her transformation into a queer and club culture legend.

Originally written by Pierre Papadiamandis and Paul Slade and first released as a B-side, “I Need A Man” got a second life when it was reworked for the burgeoning disco scene. The 12-inch version—especially the U.S. promo pressing on Beam Junction/Island—delivered a punchier, extended arrangement that became a favorite in underground gay clubs, particularly in New York’s vibrant disco scene. It quickly gained momentum, ultimately landing Grace her first #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1977.

Produced by disco pioneer Tom Moulton, the remix retained all the raw sensuality of the original while dialing up the groove and extending it to nearly 8 minutes of funk-fueled seduction. With her commanding presence and deep contralto, Jones doesn’t just ask for a man—she demands one, flipping the script on gender dynamics and asserting herself with the kind of dominance that would soon become her signature.

The track’s thumping bassline, rhythm guitar licks, and gospel-inspired backing vocals give it a distinctly pre-disco feel—almost like a bridge between glam rock and Studio 54—making it one of the more unique dance singles of the mid-’70s.

This release would be the first in a string of club hits for Grace, laying the groundwork for her 1977 debut album Portfolio, and eventually leading to her more experimental collaborations with Sly & Robbie and Jean-Paul Goude in the ’80s. But it all started here—with a simple, sultry, and powerful declaration: “I Need A Man.”

If you’ve only known Grace Jones from her more aggressive ’80s output like “Pull Up to the Bumper” or “Slave to the Rhythm,” this early disco gem shows a different side of her artistry—flirtatious, fearless, and already way ahead of her time.

SIDE A:
I Need A Man (Disco Mix) 7:37

SIDE B:
I Need A Man (Instrumental Version) 4:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1977	I Need A Man	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#83
1977	I Need A Man	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance / Disco	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beam Junction – 12-BJ 1004
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Disco

CREDITS:

Artwork – Richard Bernstein
Mastered By – José Rodriguez
Producer, Mixed By – Tom Moulton

NOTES:
“A TOM MOULTON MIX”
Promotional Copy Not For Sale
Made In U.S.A.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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