.: A BLACK MUSIC COLLECTORS DISCOGRAPHY | SUGARHILL RECORDS 12" singles - SH-540+ Series .:: A SUGARHILL Records Retrospective by the funklopedik Project:::.

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A FUNKLOPEDIK LABEL REVIEW


» SUGARHILL RECORDS » 12" singles imprint (late 1979 to 05/1981) 1790 Broadway, New York, N.Y 10019 (-> 05/1981) 96, West Street Englewood, New York, N.Y 07631
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(SH-540+ Matrix)(1979-1983)

Full A-Side
Full B-Side
2nd pressing:
Full Sleeve
Third Pressing:
Full A-Side

SH-542

SUGARHILL GANG

Rapper's Delight

09/1979

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Rapper's Delight (S.Robinson, H.Jackson, M.Wright, G.O'Brien)(Long Version)(15:00)

B1. Rapper's Delight (S.Robinson, H.Jackson, M.Wright, G.O'Brien)(Short Version)(6:30)

 more informations : (1)  Inner Record Run-Off signed: "PA 9/79".(2) The first pressing came
with a RED sleeve. Some second pressing came with the ROULETTE sleeve jacket with SUGARHILL
RECORDS inscription, before the more average pressing definitively came with the Sugar Hill 
Sleeve & Jacket. (3) Other pressing have (VID-152RE-BW) for matrix..

Produced by: A Sylvia Inc. Production
Publ. by: Sugarhill Music (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-152RE | VID-153RE

Full A-Side
Full B-Side
Full Sleeve

SH-543

THE SEQUENCE
Music by: SUGARHILL GANG BAND

Funk You Up

11/1979

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Funk You Up (S.Robinson, C. Cook, A. Brown, G. Chisholm)(Long Version)(10:30)
B1. Funk You Up (S.Robinson, C. Cook, A. Brown, G. Chisholm)(Short Version)(6:30)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-154". (2) The first pressing came with the ROULETTE sleeve jacket with SUGARHILL RECORDS inscription. (3) Other pressing have (VID-152RE-BW) for matrix..

Produced by: Sylvia Inc.
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugarhill Music Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-154 (LONG) | VID-155 (SHORT)

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-544

Viola WILLS

Gonna Get Along Without You

1979

Commercial
45 RPM

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A1. Gonna Get Along Without You Now (Milton Kellem)(Short Version)(3:10)

B1. Gonna Get Along Without You Now (Milton Kellem)(Long Version)(5:02)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-157".

Produced by: Jerry McCabe, Francis Daye & Hunter Ltd. A Hansa/Ariola Prod.
Publ. by: T.B Harns (ASCAP)
Matrix #: VID-156-BW | VID-157-BW

Full A-Side

SH-545

THE SUGARHILL GANG
[Guest ARTIST - THE SEQUENCE]

Rapper's Reprise (Jam-Jam)

01/1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Rapper's Rerprise (Jam-Jam)(Sylvia Robinson)(7:40)
B1. -

more informations : (1) from the LP SH-245 "The Sugarhill Gang".

Produced by: Sylvia Inc.
Publ. by: Sugarhill Music Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-158-PRO-BW | VID-159-PRO-BW

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-546

SUPER-WOLF

Super-Wolf Can Do It

05/1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Super-Wolf Can Do It (James Wolf, Denise Lasalle, William Brown)(Short Version)(6:20)

A2. Anybody Can Do It (James Wolf, Denise Lasalle, William Brown)(6:20)

B1. Super-Wolf Can Do It (James Wolf, Denise Lasalle, William Brown)(Long Version)(9:30)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "C-1951 BG" plud "-L.NIX". (2) Notice that the long version has an "A" matrix (C-1950-A-Bw), but is presented as B-SIDE Of this 12".

Produced by: Denise Lasalle
Publ. by: Ordena Music (BMI)
Matrix #: C-1951-B-BW | C-1950-A-BW

Full A-Side Full B-Side	SH-547	THE SUGARHILL GANG	Hot Hot Summer Day	06/1980	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx
	A1. Hot Hot Summer Day (The Gang, D.Wimbish, B.Alexander, S.Robinson, D.Mitchell)(Vocal)(6:58) B1. Hot Hot Summer Day (The Gang, D.Wimbish, B.Alexander, S.Robinson, D.Mitchell)(Instrumental)(6:47)				Produced by: "This Is A Sylvia Inc. Production" Publ. by: Sugarhill Music Ltd. (BMI) Matrix #: VID-164-GM \| VID-165-GM

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-548

THE SEQUENCE

And You Know That

1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. And You Know That (J. Chase, S.Robinson, C. Cook, G. Chisholm, A. Brown)(Short Version)(4:15)

B1. And You Know That (J. Chase, S.Robinson, C. Cook, G. Chisholm, A. Brown)(Long Version)(6:38)

more informations : (1) Thanks to D.J Starsky.

Produced by: Sylvia Productions, Inc.
Publ. by: Sugarhill Music Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-168-GM | VID-167-GM

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-549

GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS 5

Freedom

1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Freedom (T.Amstrong, R.Smith, also Furious 5, Sylvia Robinson)(Vocal)(8:13)
B1. Freedom (T.Amstrong, R.Smith, also Furious 5, Sylvia Robinson)(Instrumental)(8:13)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-168-GM". (2) Originally musically based on FREEDOM's version of "-" from MALACO LP MAL-7362.

Produced by: Joey Robinson, Jr. For A.P.C Inc. and Sylvia Inc. Productions
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Malaco Music / Thompson Weekly Music / Sugarhill Music
Matrix #: VID-168-GMAS (S-7823) | VID-169GMAS (S-7824)

Full A-Side

SH-550

SPOONIE GEE MEETS THE SEQUENCE

Monster Jam

1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Monster Jam (G. Jackson, S.Robinson, J. Chase, C. Cook, G. Chisholm, A. Brown)(Vocal)(8:47)

B1. Monster Jam (G. Jackson, S.Robinson, J. Chase, C. Cook, G. Chisholm, A. Brown)(Instrumental)(8:47)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: Scratched matrix "VID-170". (2) Notice that the publishing infos turned from "Sugarhill Music" to "Sugar Hill Music"!.

Produced by: Sylvia Robinson, Inc.
Music by: The Funk Box Band
Co-Producer: Jiggs Chase
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-174-BW (VID-RE1 174) | VID-175-BW

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-551

THE MOMENTS

Baby Let's Rap Now

1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Baby Let's Rap Now (Tommy Keith, Moe Moore)(Pt.1)(4:06)
B1. Baby Let's Rap Now (Tommy Keith, Moe Moore)(Pt.2)(7:58)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-176-RE1" & "VID-177-RE1".

Produced by: Tommy Keith & J.Chase
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-176-BW | VID-177-BW

Full A-Side
Full B-Side
Promo pressing:
Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-552

POSITIVE FORCE

Especially For You

1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Especially For You (N. Edmonds, B. Williams, B. Reynolds, B. Roland)(4:00)

B1. You're Welcome (B.Reynolds, N.Edmonds, B.Williams, B.Roland)(4:27)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-180 X" & "VID-179"

Produced by: Nate Edmonds
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-180X-BW | VID-179-BW

Full A-Side Full B-Side Promo pressing: Full A-Side Full B-Side	SH-553	THE SUGARHILL GANG	8th Wonder	1980	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx
	A1. 8th Wonder (Vocal)(Cheryl Cook, R.Lapread)(7:21) B1. Sugarhill Groove (Sylvia Robinson, J.Jackson, M.Wright, G.O'Brien)(9:52)				Produced by: SYLVIA INC., Joey Robinson, Jr. for A.P.C Inc. and Jigsaw Prod. Inc. Publ. by: (A1) Commorodre Publ. Corp. and Jobete Music (ASCAP) / (B1) Sugar Hill Music Ltd. (BMI) Matrix #: VID-182-BW \| VID-160PRO-BW

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-554

FUNKY 4 plus 1

That's The Joint

1980

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. That's The Joint (Funky 4 plus 1, S.Robinson, C.Chase)(Vocal)(9:05)

B1. That's The Joint (Funky 4 plus 1, S.Robinson, C.Chase)(Instrumental)(9:05)

more informations : (1) Musically based on "Rescue Me" by A TASTE OF HONEY.

Produced by: SYLVIA INC., Jigsaw Inc
Publ. by: no credits
Matrix #: VID-186-BW | VID-187-BW

Full A-Side Full B-Side	SH-555	GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE	The Birthday Party	1981	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx
	A1. The Birthday Party (S.Robinson, J.Chase, The Furious Five)(Vocal)(8:30) B1. The Birthday Party (S.Robinson, J.Chase, The Furious Five)(Instrumental)(8:30)				Produced by: SYLVIA INC. PRODUCTIONS and Jigsaw Inc. Productions Publ. by: no credits Matrix #: VID-188-BW \| VID-189-BW

Full Front Cover
Promo pressing:
Full A-Side

SH-556

WAYNE & CHARLIE
(THE RAPPING DUMMY)

Check It Out

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Check it Out (W.Garland , M.Willet , J.Chase)(Vocal) (6:12)

B1. Check it Out (W.Garland , M.Willet , J.Chase)(Inst.l) (6:12)

more informations : (1) Matrix Number confirms that the track was released on 1982. (2) First 12" single to indicate on sleeve the address: 96 West Street, Englewood, N.J 07631.

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. PRODUCTIONS and Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studio
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-230-A19 | VID-230-B19

Full A-Side
Promo pressing:
Full A-Side

SH-557

THE ADVENTURES OF GRANDMASTER FLASH ON THE WHEELS OF STEEL

same

05/1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel (5:49)
B1. The Party Mix (S.Robinson, J.Chase, The Furious Five)(7:54)

more informations : (1) Promo pressing has an (7:18) Long Version of track A1. and matrix is VID-200-XXX (for EXXXtended!!). (2) Special Thanks to CHIC (Good Times); BLONDIE (Rapture); QUEEN (Another One Bites The Dust); SUGARHILL GANG (8th Wonder); FURIOUS FIVE (Birthday Party); SPOONIE GEE (Monster Jam)

Produced by: This is A Sylvia and Joey Robinson, Jr. Production
Publ. by: Chic Music / Sugar Hill Music / Beechwood Music / Commodore and Jobete Music / Chrysalis Music
Matrix #: VID-200 |

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-558

THE FURIOUS FIVE MEETS THE SUGARHILL GANG

Showdown

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Showdown (Sylvia Robinson , L.Johnson , M.Johnson , The Furious Five & The Sugarhill Gang)(Vocal)(5:52)

B1. Showdown (Sylvia Robinson , L.Johnson , M.Johnson , The Furious Five & The Sugarhill Gang)(Instrumental)(5:52)

more informations : (1) Seems to have been at last two pressing. (2) One of the first single to use a beatbox for handclaps !.

Produced by: SYLVIA INC., Larry & Michael Johnson
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studio
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Ltd. & Boston International Music
Matrix #: VID-201 | VID-202

Full A-Side
Full A-Side
Promo pressing:
Full A-Side

SH-559

WEST STREET MOB

Let's Dance (Make Your Body Move)

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Let's Dance (Make Your Body Move)(Pleasure, W. Henderson, A. Johnson, J. Peters)(6:48)
B1. Monster Jam (Instrumental)(G. Jackson, S. Robinson, J. Chase, C. Cook, A. Brown, C. Chisholm)(8:47)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-207". (2) My copy has the side-B Of the POSITIVE FORCE LP pressed !

Produced by: JOEY ROBINSON, JR. for A.P.C.
Publ. by: (A1) Funky P.O Music - At Home Music (ASCAP) / (B1) Sugar Hill Music
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studio
Matrix #: VID-207-AP | VID-175-AP

Promo pressing:
Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-560

BROTHER TO BROTHER

Monster Jam (I Want To Funk With You)

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Monster Jam (Larry Johnson, M. Johnson)(5:38)

B1. Let Me Be For Real (Billy Jones, Moe Moore)(8:35)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-208-A" & "VID-208-B-X". (2) "Monster Jam" is one of the funkiest track ever !

Produced by: (A1) Maurice Starr, Larry Johnson / (B1) Billy Jones
Executive Producer: Sylvia Robinson
Engineered by: Steve Jerome, Eric Thorngren
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studio
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Ltd. & Boston International Music
Matrix #: VID-208-A-19 | VID-208-B-19

Promo pressing: Full A-Side Full B-Side	SH-561	THE SEQUENCE	Funky Sound (Tear The Roof Off)	1981	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx
	A1. Funky Sound (Tear The Roof Off)(J.Brailey, G.Clinton, W.Collins)(Vocal)(5:14) B1. Funky Sound (Tear The Roof Off)(J.Brailey, G.Clinton, W.Collins)(Instrumental)(5:14)				Produced by: SYLVIA INC. PRODUCTIONS and Jigsaw Prod. Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios Publ. by: Malbiz Music / Ricks Music Inc. Matrix #: VID-209-A-19 \| VID-209-B19

Full A-Side

SH-562

SPOONIE GEE

Spoonie Is Back

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Spoonie Is Back (Gabriel Jackson)(Vocal)(6:37)

B1. Spoonie Is Back (Gabriel Jackson)(Instrumental)(6:37)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-210-A" & "VID-210-B".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. PRODUCTIONS and Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Inc.
Matrix #: VID-210-A-19 | VID-210-B19

Full A-Side

SH-563

FINE QUALITY FEATURING CUZ

Ahh Dance

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Ahh Dance (Sylvia Robinson, Derrick Wright)(Vocal)(6:02)
B1. Ahh Dance (Sylvia Robinson, Derrick Wright)(Vocal)(6:02)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-211-A" & "VID-211-B". (2) This track is 128 BPM.

Produced by: SYLVIA INC.
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-211-A-19 | VID-211-B19

Full A-Side
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SH-564

THE MEAN MACHINE

Disco Dream

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Disco Dream (S. Robinson, J. Chase, S. Santiago, D. Riviera,J. McLean, J. Semprit)(Vocal)(6:30)

B1. Disco Dream (S. Robinson, J. Chase, S. Santiago, D. Riviera,J. McLean, J. Semprit)(Instrumental)(6:30)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-212-A" & "VID-212-B"

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID212-A 19 | VID212- B19

Full A-Side	SH-565	CRASH CREW	We Want To Rock	1981	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx
	A1. We Want To Rock (Crash Crew & S.Robinson, J.Chase)(Vocal)(6:05) B1. We Want To Rock (Crash Crew & S.Robinson, J.Chase)(Instrumental)(6:05)				Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod. Inc. Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI) Matrix #: VID213-A-19 \| VID213-B19

	SH-566	THE MOMENTS	Breaking Love Affair	1981	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Full A-Side
Promo pressing:
Full A-Side

SH-567

SUGAR HILL GANG

Apache

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Apache (S.Robinson, J.Chase, C.Cook, M.Wright)(Vocal)(8:09)
B1. Apache (S.Robinson, J.Chase, C.Cook, M.Wright)(Instrumental)(8:09)

more informations : (1) Notice the matrix # on the promo "Exclusive for Disc Jock Only" pressing : "SH 567 XX-DJ"

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod. Inc.
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID215-A-19 | VID215-B19

Full A-Side

SH-568

Candi STATON

Count On Me

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Count On Me (Candi Staton)(Vocal)(4:05)

B1. Count On Me (Candi Staton)(Instrumental)(4:05)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-216-A" & "VID-216-B".

Produced by: Dave Crawford for Dave Crawford Productions
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Staton Music (ASCAP) / Daann Music (ASCAP) / Elipsius Music (ASCAP) / Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-216-A-19 | VID-216-B-19

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-569

GRAND MASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE

Ity's Nasty (Genius Of Love)

12/1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. It's Nasty (Genius Of Love) (Tom Tom Club)(Vocal Short Version)(7:49)
B1. It's Nasty (Genius Of Love)(Tom Tom Club)(Vocal Long Version)(8:15)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-217-A-RE1" & "VID-217-B-RE1".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod. Inc.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Metered Music. Inc. (ASCAP)
Matrix #: VID217-A-AP | VID-217-AP

Full A-Side

SH-570

WEST STREET MOB

Got To Give It Up

1981

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Got To Give It Up (Joey Robinson, Jr, B.Jones)(Vocal)(4:08)

B1. Got To Give It Up (Joey Robinson, Jr, B.Jones)(INstrumental)(6:07)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-218- M2" & "VID-218-B".

Produced by: JOEY ROBINSON, JR.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studio
Engineered by: Eric Thorngren
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-218-A-19 | VID218-B19

Full A-Side
Full A-Side

SH-571

Candi STATON

Suspicous Minds / Love And Be Free

1981

PromoxOnly
N.F.S
33 1/3 RPM

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A1. Suspicious Minds (F.Zambon)(3:57)
B1. Love And Be Free (B.Jones, J.Robinson, Jr.)(6:30)

more informations : (1) Notice matrix numbers, VID219/VID220, that explains why track A1 is classified here as A-SIDE.

Produced by: Dave Crawford
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Publ. by: (A1) Screen Gems / EMI (BMI) / (B) Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID219-19 | VID220-19

Full A-Side
Full A-Side

SH-572

SEQUENCE

Simon Says

02/1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Simon Says (C.Cook , G.Chisholm , A.Brown , S.Robinson , D.Winbish)(Vocal)(6:10)

B1. Simon Says (C.Cook , G.Chisholm , A.Brown , S.Robinson , D.Winbish)(Instrumental)(6:16)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-221-A-RE-1" & "VID-221-B-RE1".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-221-RE-1-A-19 | VID-221-RE-1-B-19

Full A-Side
Full B-Side

SH-573

FERRARI

Let Your Mind Be Free

02/1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Let Your Mind Be Free (Joey Robinson, Jr., Billy Jones)(Vocal)(6:12)
B1. Let Your Mind Be Free (Joey Robinson, Jr., Billy Jones)(Instrumental)(6:12)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-223-A" & "VID-224-B". (2) Inner Record Run-Off scratched matrix: "VID-222-A" & "VID-222-B". (3) Thanks: "P.S. THANKS TO REGGIE". (3) Our comment: that song was probably largely inspired by the first ZAPP success in the end of year 1981, with the appearance of the Talkbox.

Produced by: Joey Robinson, Jr. and CHERYL COOK for J.R Pearl Productions
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Engineered by: Eric Thorngren
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Gambi Music (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-223-A 19 | VID-224-B 19

Full A-Side
Promo pressing:
Full B-Side

SH-574

GRANDMASTER FLASH

Flash To The Beat

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Flash To The Beat (N.Glover , M.Glover , K.Wiggins , G.Williams , J.Saddler , E.Morris)(Part 1)

B1. Flash To The Beat (N.Glover , M.Glover , K.Wiggins , G.Williams , J.Saddler , E.Morris )(Part 2)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-222-Axxx M2" & "VID-222-Bxxx".

Full A-Side

SH-575

TROUBLE FUNK

Hey Fellas

03/1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Hey Fellas (R. Reed, T. Fisher, R. Nixon)(Long Version)(7:18)
B1. Hey Fellas (R. Reed, T. Fisher, R. Nixon)(Short Version)(5:07)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-225-A" & "VID-225-B".

Produced by: TROUBLE FUNK
Mixed by: Steve Jerome
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-225-A-SU | VID-225

Full A-Side

SH-576

WEST STREET MOB

Sing A Simple Song

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Sing A Simple Song (S.Stewart)(5:30)

B1. Another Muther for Ya (J.Robinson, Jr.)(Instrumental)(7:20)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-226-A" & "VID-226-B".

Produced by: JOEY ROBINSON, JR. & Cheryl Cook for J.R Pearl Production.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Engineered by: Eric Thorngren
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Warner-Tamberlane Pub. Corp.
Matrix #: VID-226-A-19 | VID-226-B-19

Full A-Side

SH-577

SYLVIA

It's Good To Be The Queen

04/1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. It's Good To Be The Queen (Mel Brooks, Pete Wingfield)(Vocal)(8:13)
B1. It's Good To Be The Queen (Mel Brooks, Pete Wingfield)(Instrumental)(8:13)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-227-A" & "VID-227-B".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Bee-Bee Music / Island Music (ASCAP)
Matrix #: VID-227-A-19 | VID-227-B-19

Full A-Side

SH-578

SUGAR HILL GANG

Funk Box

1982

PromoxOnly
N.F.S
33 1/3 RPM

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A1. Funk Box (S.McDonald, D.Winbish, S.Robinson, C.Derry, C.Fischer & D.Mitchell)(Vocal)(8:00)

B1. Funk Box (S.McDonald, D.Winbish, S.Robinson, C.Derry, C.Fischer & D.Mitchell)(Instrumental)(8:00)

more informations : (1) Taken from the lp SH-249 "8th Wonder".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Inc. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-228-A-19 | VID-228-B-19

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SH-579

SEQUENCE

I Don't Need Your Love

1982

Commercial
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Both-Sides: I Don't Need Your Love (J.Robinson ,C.Cook , A.Brown)(Pt.1)(6:13)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-229-A". (2) Thanks to Gene Poo Poo Man Anderson. (3) This 12" was FOR RADIO PLAY ONLY.

Produced by: JOEY ROBINSON, JR. & Cheryl Cook for J.R Pearl Production.
Arranged by: Reggie Griffin
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Engineered by: Eric Thorngren
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Warner-Tamberlane Pub. Corp.
Matrix #: VID229-A-19

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SH-580

ILLUSION

Why Can't We Live Together

06/1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Why Can't We Live Together (Timmy Thomas)(Vocal)(7:30)

B1. Why Can't We Live Together (Timmy Thomas)(Instrumental)(7:30)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-231-A" & "VID-231-B". (2) Licensed from Music Master: Belgium.

Produced by: Eddie De Guch
Publ. by: Sherlyn Music Publ. Co. Inc.
Mastered at: Sterling
Matrix #: VID-231-A-AP | VID-231-B-AP

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SH-581

SUGAR HILL GANG

The Lover In You

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. The Lover In You (P.Wingfield, S.Robinson)(Vocal)(6:53)

B1. The Lover In You (P.Wingfield, S.Robinson)(Instrumental)(6:53)

Produced by: Pete Wingfield & Sylvia Inc.
Engineered by: Steve Jerome
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Publ. by: Island Music (BMI) / Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-232-A-SU | VID-232-B-SU

	SH-582	BROTHER TO BROTHER	On The Funk	1982	Commercial 33 ^1/3 RPM	xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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SH-583

Sekou BUNCH

Can't Stop Lovin' You

1982

Commercial
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A1. Can't Stop Lovin' You (Sekou Bunch)(Vocal)(5:18)

B1. Can't Stop Lovin' You (Sekou Bunch)(Instrumental)(5:02)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-234-A" & "VID-234-B". (2) Our comment: Sounds like Rick JAMES "You & I" at an uptempo.

Produced by: Sekou Bunch & Eddison Sainsbury
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Cone (BMI) / Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-234-A-19 | VID-234-B-19

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SH-584

GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE Feat. MELLE MEL & DUKE BOOTEE

The Message

07/1982

Commercial
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A1. The Message ((Edward Fletcher, Melvin Glover, Sylvia Robinson, Jiggs Chase)(Vocal)(7:11)

B1. The Message ((Edward Fletcher, Melvin Glover, Sylvia Robinson, Jiggs Chase)(Instrumental)(7:11)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-235".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. , Jiggs Chase & E.Fletcher
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-235-A-19 | VID-235-B-AP

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SH-585

TREACHEROUS THREE
[Special Guest: PHILIPPÉ WYNNE]

Whip It

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Whip It (no credits)(7:40)

B1. Whip It (no credits)(7:40)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-236-A" & "VID-236-B". (2) Our comment: Of course, this track is based on DAZZ BAND's track "Whip It", but no credit is done.

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: no credits
Matrix #: VID-236-A-SU | VID-236-B-SU

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SH-586

FUNKY FOUR

Do You Want To Rock (Before I Let Go)

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Do You Want To Rock (Before I Let Go)(Frankie Beverlly)(Vocal)(6:20)

B1. Do You Want To Rock (Before I Let Go)(Frankie Beverlly)(Instrumental)(6:20)

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Publ. by: Amazement Music (BMI)
Matrix #: VID237-A 19 | VID237-B 19

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SH-588

WEST STREET MOB

Ooh Baby

1982

Commercial
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A1. Ooh Baby (Joey Robinson , Cheryl Cook)(Short Version)(4:40)

B1. Ooh Baby (Joey Robinson , Cheryl Cook)(Long Version)(5:40)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-239-A" & "VID-239-B".

Produced by: JOEY ROBINSON, JR. & Cheryl Cook for J.R. Pearl Productions.
Recorded at: Sugar Hill Records Ltd. Studios
Engineered by: Chris Lord-Alge
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-239-A-RG | VID-239-B-RG

Full A-Side

SH-589

Philippe WYNNE

America, We're Still #1

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. America, We're Still #1 (Philippe Wynne, Sylvia Robinson)(Vocal)(6:05)

B1. America, We're Still #1 (Philippe Wynne, Sylvia Robinson)(Instrumental)(6:05)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-240-A" & "VID-+240-B". (2) That 12" single came with a plain colored illustrated jacket.

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Wynner Prod.
Arranged by: J. Chase, S. Lowe, P. Wynne
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Mastered at: Sterling
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI) / Wynner Music
Matrix #: VID-240-A | VID-240-B

Promo pressing:
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SH-590

GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE

Scorpio

1982

PromoxOnly
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A1. Scorpio (The Furious Five)(5:10)

B1. Scorpio (The Furious Five)(5:10)

more informations : (1) Taken from the LP SH-268 "The Message".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID241-A 19

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SH-591

BUSY BEE

Making Cash Money

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Making Cash Money (S. Robinson & David Parker)(Vocal)(6:35)

B1. Making Cash Money (S. Robinson & David Parker)(Instrumental)(6:35)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-242-A" & "VID-242-B".

Produced by: Lealand Robinson
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI) / Wynner Music
Matrix #: VID 242-A 19 | VID 242-B 19

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SH-592

SEKOU BUNCH

Pretty Baby

01/1982

Commercial
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A1. Pretty Baby ( Sekou Bunch, Eddison Sainsbury)(Vocal)(5:30)

B1. Pretty Baby ( Sekou Bunch, Eddison Sainsbury)(Instrumental)(5:30)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-243A" & "VID-243-B".

Produced by: Sekou Bunch & Eddison Sainsbury
Publ. by: Sugar Cone (BMI) / Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID243-A 19 | VID243-B 19

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SH-594

MELLE MEL & DUKE BOOTEE

Message II (Survival)

1982

Commercial
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A1. Message II (Survival)(S.Robinson, M.Glover, J.Robinson, Jr.)(Vocal)(6:50)

B1. Message II (Survival)(S.Robinson, M.Glover, J.Robinson, Jr.)(Instrumental)(6:50)

Produced by: SYLVIA INC.
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-245-A-RG | VID-245-B-RG

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SH-595

CRASH CREW

Breaking Bells (Take Me To The Mardi Gras)

1982

Commercial
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A1. Breaking Bells (Take Me To The Mardi Gras)(Paul Simon)(Vocal)(7:10)

B1. Breaking Bells (Take Me To The Mardi Gras)(Paul Simon)(Instrumental)(7:10)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-246-A" & "VID-246-B".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC.
Publ. by: Paul Simon Music (BMI)
Mastered at: Sterling
Matrix #: VID-246-A-SU | VID-246-B-SU

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SH-596

TREACHEROUS THREE

Yes We Can-Can

1982

Commercial
33 ^1/3 RPM

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A1. Yes We Can-Can (Alan Toussaint)(Vocal)(7:00)

B1. Yes We Can-Can (Alan Toussaint)(Instrumental)(7:00)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-247-A" & "VID-247-B". (2) It seems to have been two pressing of that 12".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC. & Jigsaw Prod.
Publ. by: Mar-Saint Music (BMI)
Mastered at: Sterling
Matrix #: VID-247-A-RG | VID-247-B-RG

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SH-597

SUGARHILL GANG

The Word Is Out

1983

Commercial
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A1. The Word Is Out (Douglas Winbish, Bernard Alexander, Henry Jackson, Sylvia Robinson, Guy O'Brien, Michael Wright)(Vocal)(5:39)

B1. The Word Is Out (Douglas Winbish, Bernard Alexander, Henry Jackson, Sylvia Robinson, Guy O'Brien, Michael Wright)(Instrumental)(5:39)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-246".

Produced by: SYLVIA INC., Douglas Winbish & Bernard Alexander
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Matrix #: VID-248-A-AP | VID-248-B-AP

Full A-Side

SH-598

Philippe WYNNE

You Ain't Going Anywhere But Gone

1983

Commercial
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A1. You Ain't Going Anywhere But Gone (Bunny Sigler, Eric Mercury)(4:40)

B1. America, We're Still #1 (Philippe Wynne, Sylvia Robinson)(Instrumental)(6:05)

more informations : (1) Inner Record Run-Off signed: "VID-249-A" & "VID-240-B".

Produced by: Bunny Sigler & Sylvia Inc.
Publ. by: Blackwood Music Inc. (BMI) / Henry Suemay Pub. Co. Inc. / Teaincense Music
Matrix #: VID-249-A-RG | VID-240-B-RG

Full A-Side

SH-599

TREACHEROUS THREE

Action

1983

Commercial
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A1. Action (Lamar A.Hill, Kevin Keaton, Moe Dewese)(Vocal)(5:37)

B1. Action (Lamar A.Hill, Kevin Keaton, Moe Dewese)(Instrumental)(5:37)

Produced by: SYLVIA INC.
Publ. by: Sugar Hill Music Publ. Ltd. (BMI)
Recorded at: Sweet Mountain Studios
Englewood Cliffs, N.J
Matrix #: VID-250-A-RG | VID-250-B-RG

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