Indie Release [Level 4]
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
Chart Hit [Level 6]
....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
Platinum Record [Level 8]
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
Indie Release [Level 4]
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
Chart Hit [Level 6]
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.
Double Platinum Record [Level 9]
Most interesting all these pressings .....Originally Written by qdearl
To reiterate :
I GOT MY MIND MADE UP 12"
in its original US run
was released with three different "B" sides :
1)
long version ( 9:45) / " short" (7:11) version of IGMMMU
2)
short version backed by WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS (3:25!!)
3)
long version backed by CRYING (w/ varying lengths??)
heaven knows why...........but that has to be a record !
(CRYING is not much better with its' various pressings & with various lengths .)
I have always admired this song's distinctive flavor ...
It is only this time around that am I am struck by how BT Express it sounds
*****
you'd still be waiting for me at the airport
while my ship was coming in
Platinum Record [Level 8]
I agree, Remicks, that Instant Funk song definitely has some BT Express/James Brown type scratching guitar in it. I actually feel that first album doesn't sound like them much at all. Crying kind of does, but most of it seems different from all the stuff they were doing with Sigler up until that point. You know what I'm saying? Maybe it's the lack of that trotting bass line that Raymond Earl played on cuts like Keep Smiling or Train Called Freedom, just to mention very few. He had a particular style, but it sounds like he wasn't even there when they recorded I Got My Mind Made Up.
Disco Funk
Underground Hit [Level 5]
This is definetely MY favorite INSTANT FUNK LP.
From 1976 on the TSOP label.
If you can get it you will not be disappointed!!
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Includes the incredible tracks: "Philly Jump", "It Ain't Really Reggae, But It's Funky" & "I Know Where You're Comin From"
Chart Hit [Level 6]
Absolutely agreed-I always wished there was some secret 12" mix of
"It ain't really reggae..." can you imagine what Walter Gibbons or Larry Levan could have done with it?
Underground Hit [Level 5]
Funny you should say that; I actually heard Walter at Galaxy 21 spin "It Ain't Reggae, Sho Is Funky"--He mixed it for at least 8 minutes--the intro was forever!!!
I was screaming--I usually was when Walter was spinning.
He is my favorite DJ of all time.
He ALWAYS kept my interest!!
I used to go to Galaxy 21 AFTER I did my gig at Tropicalia, so I always got there a lil before 5am and stayed till closing.
Walter made a lifetime impression on my musical tastes.
I was truly blessed to be there!!!
Didn't hear Larry much (only a few times) and I never heard of him playing that track. My boy Paul would have told me. He was there ALL the time!!!
I could imagine what studio remixes from each would have sounded like---INCREDIBLE!!!!
Chart Hit [Level 6]
Jay-What an honor to have you on these boards! I don't remember anyone actually being at Galaxy 21 hearing Walter,so you have my attention.What are some of your best memories-any killer mixes or segues? I think Walter was at his peak when he was at Galaxy.Was this when Francois K was live drumming? I would love to hear your thoughts..
Thom
Underground Hit [Level 5]
The time that really sticks in my mind was one night he really went NUTS with his tri-amp system.
He did a live mix of The Trammps' "Disco Party" and Double Exposure's "Ten Percent".
He was workin the tri-amp system like mad.
It went back 'n' forth--all treble-all bass-all midrange--then full on!!
He kept the break of "Disco Party" on workin the tri-amp, it seemed like 20 minutes then went into the break of "10%"!!!
We were going nuts. He did it at about 5:45am then he played some jungle cut that I don't know (bongos & stuff) then he went back to "Disco Party"---at no point was any vocal parts played!!!
It is a night I will NEVER forget!!!
It was late 1976 and since I NEVER EVER had a DJ rock me so hard as Walter Gibbons did. (not even myself, I keep trying though-lol)
I never saw anyone playing drums there, but I always was there pretty late; after 5am usually.
Walter's DJ-ing has inspired me in my spinning ever since!!!
His segues (and crossfades too) are very emotional & have momentum; I try to keep that when I'm spinning.
Chart Hit [Level 6]
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Thanks Jay-you gave a great visual and I could actually hear that mix as Walter would have done it(well almost)And two classic tracks that I never
thought of matching up-I'm sure Walter is up there mixing for the Angels!
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