Instant Funk

[totoman]

I want to ask about a record I have. I bought the US 12" version of I Got My Mind Made Up at the time it was released. There is a sticker stating that the B side is Crying but there is a 7 min edited version of the 12" mix (basically cutting out the second long break).

I've often wondered if it is rare or they printed the wrong sticker for it. Anybody know anything?

toto

[qdearl]

....I can't say whether or not any of the 12" Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up are rare or not, but the description is accurate, I have 4 of these 12", records. Two are as you described, One has the Long version of "Mind made Up" with "Crying" on the B side, and the other one has the edited version of "Mind Made Up" with "Wide World of Sports" on the B side, and I don't have a clue as to why there are so many variations. :D

[Disco Funk]

I've never come across a version like that, but being rare doesn't necessarily mean its valuable, if that's what you are hoping to figure out. I've got three or four different 12"s between those two cuts and Dark Vader, all of which are different from LP mixes, and they are all marked properly.

Disco Funk

[totoman]

After I posted, I went into the A-Z of Records adn a version was listed with those two versions together but as a white label. My copy has the standard Salsoul label on it.

I wasn't thinking of value so much becuase you have to find the person who will pay and I don't expect to find it where I am. I had never heard of the shorter version anywhere before so wanted to know if it was generally known.

toto

[eddie]

All 4 versions/edits are definitely available on CD. Nothing at all is rare about that album or single on any format. It sold massively, thus making supply extremely high.
I prefer the album version which is about 5:20 is memory serves me correctly. The 7 minute version is just an abridged version of the 9 minute version which is remixed with several overdubs, breakdowns, and different vocals and sound effects. The 3 minute version is an edit of the album version designed for PM radio airplay.
What was at one time rare by Instant Funk, was the Lp Funk is on. British DJ's started playing tracks from it in the early 1990's and it sold for triple digits. Now the rush is off and that Lp has been put on CD by Charly about a decade ago.