burning The Ground Exclusive 1988
“Houseman/Germany Calling” is a New Beat single by the pioneering German trio Voyou consisting of Andreas Dux, Thomas Althen, and Udo Niebergal. The single was mixed by Alexander Henninger (Moskwa TV). “Hoseman/Germany Calling” was released in the USA on the Dallas, Texas-based label Oaklawn Records.
The record was very popular in U.S. dance clubs debuting on the Billboard Dance Chart on August 13, 1988, peaking at #46 after spending five weeks on the survey.
SIDE A:
Houseman 5:52
Germany Calling 5:56
SIDE B:
Houseman (The Razormaid Mix) 6:52
Edited By [Re-edited] – Art Maharg
Remix –Razormaid
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Houseman/Germany Calling | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #46 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Oak Lawn Records – OLR-130
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno, Electro, New Beat, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Mixed By, Recorded By – Alexander Henninger, Voyou
- Written-By – Andreas Dux*, Thomas Althen, Udo Niebergall
NOTES:
122 BPM
Recorded and mixed at Dynation Studio.
Side-A mastered at A&R record and tape Mfg., Dallas, Texas.
Side-B mastered at Mastering Lab, Hollywood, California
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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5 MILLION STARS for you! Glad to finally have this classic in DJPaulT quality! Thank you! I bought all of the original numbered 12″ records in that series from Seven Eleven as soon as they came out. Each Vinyl sleeve had a big number printed on the front. I remember their songs just had a slightly fatter, more bass-heavy kick drum than other records at the time. Legendary stuff! My favorite in that series is still J.W.B. Hits The Beat – Body On Body. I am still surprised that Razormaid selected to remix the B-side to that record instead of… Read more »
Very cool that you collected these, Martika. I only had this one so I will need to check out the others. 🙂
I have several of them in digital format, if you want them. Also, I recommend checking out Westside 25th Anniversary for that early sound. Westside was Seven Eleven’s parent label.
Thanks for sharing Paul.
And thank you Martika for introducing me to J.W.B. Hits The Beat,
I like the tune ‘One Day In My Life’, and also OK’s ‘Education’.
Peace,
dj
Thanks Paul! I used to see copies of this all the time when I’d go into Oak Lawn Records. I think I finally got a copy of the A-side on their Club Classics CD and hadn’t realized there was also a Razormaid remix. Top!
A weird place to ask, but for those that hung around Oak Lawn Records – what was that scent they used in the shop? It was very noticeable, and I’m not sure I’ve encountered it before or after. Very nice – probably encouraged record purchases 🙂 Never did think to ask David or Ray!
You’re welcome, Tom. I only visited Oal Lawn one time around 1998 or so and do remember that scent. Starship Records here in Tulsa also used a scent that I still can smell on many of the records I purchased from them.
Ooh, Paul!! This one gets me excited!!! I’m a huge lover of this record! I first heard it courtesy of the Razormaid! Remix Service and then I heard it in the clubs!! Such a favorite of mine! I love music like this, and the Oaklawn record label released some excellent dance tracks during this time. This one is quite the jam!!! Thanks so much!!!
Jeff
In my clubbing days visiting my favorite after-hours club this record was in heavy rotation I have always loved it. 🙂
I don’t remember this one, but WOW, this must have shaken the building back in the day, thanks!!
It was quite the banger for sure 🙂