Upfront Vol.1-11 ’86-89 (Serious Rec.)
Sampler-Reihe erschienen auf Serious Records (aus London) mit 12“-Versionen aus Funk, Soul und House.
Begrüßung auf Volume 1:
Welcome to the Upfront series of dance collections. This is the first of many that will give you the latest and hottest selection of US and UK club sound’s.
Mahesh Bajaj und Damon D’Cruz
With the price of imports and UK 12“ singles today we know you’ll find this Upfront 1 double album an unbeatable bargain.
We wish you many pleasurable hours from both listening and dancing to this compilation album.
Die ersten Teile dieser Compilation Serie sind eine Mischung aus Funk, Soul und Hip-Hop. Im Laufe der Zeit ist der House-Anteil immer größer geworden. Ab 1987 erschien zudem die „Best of House“ Serie.
Upfront 1
Releases:
Serious Records, 1986
- 2x LP: UPFT 1
- Tape: ZCUPFT 1
Tracklist Upfront 1 – LP1
- Princess – I’ll Keep On Loving You (Funky-Sister’s Remix) 6:33
Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme] - Joyce Sims – All And All (Mantronik Mega Mix) 6:21
Producer, Mixed: Mantronik with Robbie Watson’s Smokin‘ Amigo Prod. – [London] - Total Contrast – What You Gonna Do About It (Dance Mix) 7:31
Producer: Steve Harvey | Mixed: Merlin Bobb, Timmy Regisford – [London] - Crown Heights Affair – Make Me The One (U.S. Version) 4:58
Producer: Donny Linton | Written: R. James – [City Beat/Beggers Banquet] - Steve „Silk“ Hurley – Jack Your Body (Dub Mix) 5:13
Producer: Steve „Silk“ Hurley – [D.J. International] - George Clinton – Do Fries Go With That Shake 10:25
Producer: George Clinton, Stephen Washington – [Capitol] - T.C. Curtis – Let’s Make Love (Extended Mix) 5:10
Producer, Arranged: T.C. Curtis | Composed: William Alexander Smith – [Hot Melt] - Cool Notes – Into The Motion (Club Mix) 6:06
Producer: Bobby Eli – [Abstract Dance] - Rochelle Fleming – Love Itch (Radio Mix) 4:04
Producer: Greg Carmichael | Mixed: Eli Turbo – [Crossover] - William Bell – Headline News (Extended Dance Mix) 5:18
Producer: William Bell, Mike Stewart, Albert Burroughs – [Toutensemble]
Tracklist Upfront 1 – LP2 Bonus Hip-Hop Album und Mega-Mix
LP2A
- Spyder-D ft. DJ Doc – I Can’t Wait 6:29
Producer, Mixed: Eric Matthew, Mike Bona – [Profile] - MC Boob – Do The Fila & Pee Wee Dance 4:21
Producer, Mixed: J & S Productions (Warren McGlove) – [Pop Art] - Ice-T – Ya Don’t Quit (Scratch Mix) 4:33
Producer: Ice-T, The Unknown DJ | Scratches: DJ Evil E – [Macola]
LP2B – Hip Hop Mega Mix auf 2xLP und Tape:
- V.A. – Brooklyn’s In The House (Hip Hop Mega Mix) 13:30
Mixed: Evil Eddie for Dy-na-mix – [Zakia/Cherry Red]
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– Cut Master D.C-Brooklyns in the House
– Spyder D.-I can’t wait
– Ice T.-Ya don’t quit
– M.C. Boob-Do the Fila and Pee Wee’s Dance
Upfront 2
Releases:
Serious Records, 1986
- 2x LP: UPFT 02
- Tape: ZCUPFT 02
Tracklist Upfront 2 – LP1
- Princess – Tell Me Tomorrow (Weekend Remix) (5:33)
Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme] - Main Ingredient – Do Me Right (Extended Club Mix) (5:10)
Producer: Kenny Beck – [Cooltempo/Zakia] - Pieces Of A Dream – Say La La (New York Street Mix) (7:07)
Producer: Lenny White | Remix: Aldo Marin – [Capitol] - Fatback Band – I Found Lovin‘ (Original Album Mix) (4:04)
Producer: Johnny Flippin, Michael Walker – [Important] - Mondo Kane – New York Afternoon (5:47)
Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Lisson Records] - Willie Colón – Set Fire To Me (Latin Jazzbo Version) (7:35)
Producer: Willie Colón – [A&M Records] - Debby Blackwell – Once You Get Me Going (Extended Vocal Mix) (6:34)
Producer: Bob Blank, Lola Blank – [10 Records] - Nova Casper – Turned On To You (Dance Mix) (5:44)
Producer: Ian Morrow – [10 Records] - Willie Collins – Where You Gonna Be Tonight? (5:00)
Producer: Billy Nichols, Willie Collins – [Capitol] - Cultural Vibe – Ma Foom Bey (Love Chant Version) (5:26)
Producer: Cultural Vibe – [Crossover]
Tracklist Upfront 2 – LP2 Bonus Hip-Hop Album und Mega-Mix
LP2A
- Real Roxanne with Hitman Howie Tee – (Bang Zoom) Let’s Go Go! (6:02)
Producer: Full Force – [Cooltempo/Select Records] - Eric B. – Eric B. Is President (5:00)
Producer: Eric B. – [Cooltempo/Zakia] - Salt ‚N‘ Pepa – I’ll Take Your Man (6:23)
Producer: Hurby Luv Bug – [Next Plateau] - MC Boob aka Steady B – Bring The Beat Back / Yo Mutha (Exclusive Serious Mix) (7:29)
Producer: Lawrence Goodman – [Pop Art Records]
LP2B Hip Hop Mega-Mix
- Chad Jackson – Hip Hop Megamix (7:12)
Mix der Tracks #11-14
Liner Notes Upfront 2
Following the overwhelming success of Upfront 1, Serious Records continues to provide you with up to the minute pulsating dance music.
Mahesh Bajaj & Damon D’Cruz
Upfront 2 gives the latest UK club hits and US imports with a bonus HIP-HOP mega-mix. Add Upfront 2 to the best selling Upfront 1 and start a collection to remember.
Happy Listening and funking, watch out for Upfront 3.
Upfront 3
Releases:
Serious Records, 1986
- 2x LP: UPFT 03
- Tape: ZCUPFT 03
Tracklist Upfront 3 – LP1
- Loose Ends – Slow Down (Dancin‘ Danny D & Godwin Logie Remix) (6:58)
- Hanson & Davis – Hungry For Your Love (Club Mix) (8:01)
- Mel & Kim – Showing Out (The Mortgage Mix) (6:32)
- DJ Hollywood – Um Tang Um Tang (Serious, Exclusive Radio Edit) (3:53)
- Tourist – Hooked On You (5:25)
- One Way – Don’t Think About It (Extended Version) (7:02)
- Marshall Jefferson – Move Your Body (The House Music Anthem) (7:56)
- T.C. Curtis – Slave Of Love (Club Version) (4:15)
- Calvin – Time Keeps Movin‘ On (Club Mix) (6:20)
- Affinity- Pick Me Up (Rock Me Non Stop) (6:00)
Tracklist Upfront 3 – LP2 Bonus Hip-Hop Album und Mega-Mix
LP2A
- Robbie B – Rock The Go Go (Vocal Mix) (5:23)
- UTFO – Split Personality (Remix) (5:31)
- Ultramagnetic MC’s – Ego Tripping (5:25)
- Jewel-T – Believe It Or Not (4:39)
LP2B Hip Hop Mega-Mix
- CJ Mackintosh – Hip Hop Megamix (11:00)
Mix der Tracks #11-14
Upfront 4 – Dance in to ’87
Releases:
Serious Records, 1987
- LP: UPFT 04
- Tape: ZCUPFT 04
Tracklist Upfront 4 LP
- Loose Ends – Nights Of Pleasure (Nick Martinelli Re-mix) (5:41)
Producer: Nick Martinelli – [Virgin Rec.] - Heavy D. & The Boyz – Mr Big Stuff (5:10)
Producer: Andre Dr Jekyell & Harrell – [MCA Rec.] - Hindsight – Small Change (Spare A Dime Mix) (5:18)
Producer: Camelle Hinds – [Virgin/Circa] - Master C & J – Face It (Club Version) (7:08)
Producer: Jessie Jones – [State Street Rec.] - Projection – Love Struck (Exclusive Master Mix) (5:01)
Producer: Andy Soyka – [Elite Rec.] - Darlene Davis – I Found Lovin (Club Mix) (7:01)
Producer: Elai Tubo & Kevin ‚Sugar Daddy‘ Woodley – [Take One Rec.] - House Master Boyz & The Rude Boy Of House – House Nation (Serious House Mix) (6:04)
Mix beated by The Rude Boys – [Dance Mania Rec.] - Vesta Williams – Don’t Blow A Good Thing (4:36)
Producer: Brian Loren & Billy Valentine – [A&M Rec.] - EU Freeze – It’s A Family Affair (4:24)
Producer: Max Kid – [TTED Rec.] - Ray, Goodman & Brown – Take It To The Limit (4:47)
Producer: Mike Harris & Rahni Songs – [EMI Rec.]
Liner Notes Upfront 4
Dance your way into 1987 with Upfront 4.
Mahesh Bajaj
It’s with your support that we are able to put more back into the music that we are all hooked on.
However at the same time we are keen to listen to what you have to say about the Upfront series and any other comments you may have about dance music in general.
So drop us a line at the below address.
Meanwhile stay ahead and keep Upfront in 1987!
Musik Magazin Anzeige Upfront 4
Upfront 5
Releases:
Serious Records, 1987
- LP: UPFT 05
- Tape: ZCUPFT 05
Tracklist Upfront 5 LP
- Nitro Deluxe – Let’s Get Brutal (UK Edit) (7:03)
Producer: Aldo Marin – [Cooltempo] - Gap Band – Keep Holding On (Album Version) (4:28)
Producer: Lonnie Simmons, Oscott – [RCA Records] - Stardom Groove ft. Tonya Wynne – It’s Too Late For Love (Upfront Remix) (7:49)
Producer: Ken Taylor, Robert Clivillés – [New York Groove] - Turntable Terror Trax – House On Fire (5:20)
Producer: Barry Zeger, Craig Bevan, Tony Rodriguez – [Bassment] - Scherrie Payne & Phillip Ingram – Incredible (Dance Remix) (6:38)
Producer: Wayne Henderson – [Superstar Int] - Wally Jump Jr & The Criminal Element – Turn Me Loose (Peak Mix) (7:39)
Producer: Arthur Baker – [London Records] - Millie Scott – Every Little Bit (5:14)
Producer: Bruce Nazarian, Duane Bradley – [4th + Broadway] - Cutmaster D.C. – Brooklyn Rocks The Best (6:01)
Producer: Cutmaster D.C. – [Serious Records] - J.M. Silk – Let The Music Take Control (8:34)
Producer: Keith Nunnally, Steve „Silk“ Hurley – [RCA Records] - Meechelle La Chaux – Love Me All Over (Club Mix) (4:11)
Producer: Wayne Wallace – [Detail Records]
Liner Notes Upfront 5
Thanks to your recognition of the Upfront quality of the music on the serious compilations we are now the undisputed leaders in the field, therefore more Upfront than ever!!!
Mahesh Bajaj
We at Serious appreciate the support of our friends in the music industry and outside it, and we will continue to keep our high standards.
I’d like to thank those of you who wrote and let me know your opinions, and finally keep looking ahead because that’s what this series is all about.
Upfront 6 – The Cat’s Whiskers
Releases:
Serious Records, 1987
- LP: UPFT 06
- Tape: ZCUPFT 06
Tracklist Upfront 6 LP
- Sybil – Let Youself Go (Extended Dance Mix) (7:38)
Producer: Delores Drewry, James Bratton – [Champion] - Millie Scott – Let’s Talk It Over (Album Cut) (4:40)
Producer: Bruce Nazarian, Duane Bradley – [4th & Broadway] - Full House – Communicate (Sprint Appella Mix) (5:20)
Producer: Danny Wilson – [DJ International] - Eleanore Mills – Mr.Right (Club Mix) (6:04)
Producer: Woo & Worthy Productions – [Debut Records] - T.C. Curtis – Love’s Got Me On A Merry-Go-Round (Fairground Dance Mix) (3:30)
Producer: T.C. Curtis – [Hot Melt Records] - On The House – Give Me Back The Love (Club Mix) (7:21)
Producer: Marshall Jefferson – [Trax Records] - Mel & Kim – Respectable (Tabloid Mix) (7:43)
Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman – [Supreme] - Kenny „Jammin“ Jason & „Fast“ Eddie Smith – Can U Dance (Club Mix) (6:00)
Producer: Kenny „Jammin“ Jason – [Champion Records] - ZUSHii – Surprise Surprise (Re-Mix) (6:24)
Producer: Nigel Wright – [Debut Records] - Keni Stevens – Cannot Live Without Your Love (Original Album Mix) (3:27)
Producer: Keni Stevens – [Jam Today Records]
Liner Notes Upfront 6
Upfront 6… there’s no question its in the mix! Considering from your letters you value Upfront music more so than the commercially orientated stuff. No.6 is more Upfront than the word itself.
Mahesh Bajaj
Soon out on our sister label, Needle Records is Dance Mania, so watch out for that. In the meantime… Rock The House!
Upfront 7 – Chilled In Heaven
Releases:
Serious Records, 1987
- LP: UPFT 07
- Tape: ZCUPFT 07
Tracklist Upfront 7 LP
- Colonel Abrams – How Soon We Forget (6:48)
- Mantronix – Scream (Jack ‚N‘ Chill Mix) (6:13)
- Masterpiece – I Can’t Wait (Club Mix) (5:12)
Producer: Bill Hagans - Darlene Davis – Loveline (12 Inch Mix) (6:39)
Producer: Elai Tubo, Kevin Woodley - Duane & Co. – J.B. In Heat (Original Version) (4:34)
- Mel & Kim – F.L.M. (Auto Mix) (7:15)
Producer: Stock, Aitken & Waterman - Russ Brown – Gotta Find A Way (’87 Mix) (4:44)
Producer: Tee Scott - Oliver Cheatham – Wish On A Star (Extended Mix) (5:06)
Producer: Rob Davis - King Sun-D Moet – Hey Love (Extended Version) (6:02)
Producer: Anthony Moody, Cutmaster D.C., Robert Hill - Spoonie Gee – The Godfather (Marley Marl Mix) (4:51)
Producer: Aaron Fuchs
Welcome to Upfront 7 – music that’s mixed in heaven.
This is dance music for chilled-out cats, very frosty, frantic and transatlantic.
The upshot will be THE supreme ream dream.
Upfront 8 – Solid State
Releases:
Serious Records, 1987
- 2x LP: UPFT 08
- Tape: ZCUPFT 08
Tracklist Upfront 8 LP1
- M|A|R|R|S – Pump Up The Volume (Extended Mix) (5:00)
- Criminal Element Orchestra – Put The Needle To The Record (12″ Club Mix) (6:16)
- Stephanie Mills – Your Puttin‘ A Rush On Me (Extended Version) (8:22)
- Housemaster Boyz & the Rude Boy Of House – House Nation (Remix) (6:08)
- Intrique – Together Forever (Edit) (3:41)
- Pulse – Shut Up Allready! (Fierce Mix) (4:23)
- Sweet D – Crazy D (Insane Mix) (5:48)
- Blaze – If You Should Need A Friend (6:04)
Tracklist Upfront 8 LP2 inkl. Mega-Mix
LP2A
- Sybil – My Love Is Guaranteed (P.W.L. Mix) (6:12)
- Mickey Oliver ft. Tagé – Just A Tease (Club Mix) (6:19)
- ZUSHii – Say Goodnight (Extended Mix) (6:20)
- Derek B – Get Down (5:24)
LP2B Mega-Mix
- Various – Gangster Mix (House Style) by Double Trouble (8:02)
Upfront 9 – A Sign Of The Times
Releases:
Serious Records, 1987
- 2x LP: UPFT 09
- Tape: ZCUPFT 09
Tracklist Upfront 9 LP1
- Jerome „Secret Weapon“ Priester – Say You’ll Be (US Mix) (5:58)
Producer: David Reeves | Written: Jerome Prister - Steve Arrington – Kelly 16-33 (Album Version) (5:04)
Producer: Jimmy Douglass, Steve Arrington | Written: Steve Arrington - Jody Watley – Don’t You Want Me (Re-Mix) (6:38)
Producer: Bernard Edwards | Written: David Paul Bryant, David Paul Bryant, J. Watley - Phase II – Mystery (Mystery Mix) (4:42)
Producer: Blaze | Written: David Paul Bryant, Blaze - Triple XXX – The Bedroom Scene (Straight Up Mix) (5:53)
Producer, Remix, Written: Juan Atkins - Heavy D. & The Boyz – The Overweight Lovers In The House (12″ Mix) (3:32)
Producer: Marley Marl | Written-By: Heavy D - St. Paul – Soul Touch (Import Album Mix) (4:18)
Producer: Ricky P., St. Paul | Written: Bunny Hull, Jeff Lorber, St. Paul - Bam Bam – Give It To Me (Extended Mix) (5:44)
Producer, Written: Bam Bam (Chris Westbrook) - Model 500 – Off To Battle (Revamp) (6:28)
Producer, Written: Juan Atkins - Cookie Crew – Females (Extended 12″ Mix) (4:59)
Producer: The Beatmasters | Written: M. Glanfield, Paul Carter, R. Walmsley
Tracklist Upfront 9 LP2 Bonus Classic Groove
LP2A (auf Tape #6+7)
- Loleatta Holloway – Runaway (4:45)
Produced: Salsoul Orchestra | 1977 - L.A. Boppers – Give Me Some (5:48)
Produced: L.A. Boppers | 1979
LP2B (auch auf Tape enthalten)
- Salsoul Orchestra – Youre Just The Right Size (3:38)
Produced: Vince Montana jr. | 1975 - L.A. Boppers – Wrap You Up (4:47)
Produced: L.A. Boppers | 1980
Upfront 10
Releases:
Serious Records, 1988
- 2x LP: UPFT 10
- Tape: ZCUPFT 10
Tracklist Upfront 10 LP1
- Bomb The Bass – Beat Dis (Extended Mix) (5:48)
- Rob Base & Dj E-Z Rock – It Takes Two (Extended Mix) (4:50)
- Mini Curry – 100% (6:12)
- Eric B. & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Norman C + Dj.D Remix) (4:01)
- Bam Bam – Give It To Me (Double Trouble Remix) (6:19)
- Cut To Shock – Put That Record Back On (Massive Mix) (6:23)
- Royal House – Party People (Club Rub Dub Rub Rubber Dub) (6:35)
Tracklist Upfront 10 LP2 inkl. Mega-Mix
LP2A
- Nitro Deluxe – This Brutal House (UK Edit) (6:38)
- Bou Kahn – Magic (Club Mix) (5:42)
- Jack Frost – Cool & Dry (Acid Mix) (5:15)
- Lidell Townsell – Get The Hole (Acid Tab Mix) (5:56)
LP2B Mega-Mix
- Various – The Mad On Acid Megamix by Double Trouble (7:30)
Upfront 11
Releases:
Serious Records, 1988
- LP: UPFT 11
- Tape: ZCUPFT 11
Upfront 11 (’88)
- S-Express – Theme From S-Express (Extended Mix) (5:06)
- Phuture Pfantasy Club – Slam (Trax Over-Ride Mix) (4:55)
- By All Means – I Surrender To Your Love (Album Version) (4:21)
- Royal House – Can You Party (Remix) (5:58)
- Barbara Lynn – You Make Me So Hot (Album Version) (6:41)
- Steven Dante – I’m Too Scared (Acid – Danny ‚d‘ Remix) (3:33)
- Cybertron ‚t‘ – Turntable Do It (4:47)
- Mr. Lee – Feels Good (Acid Trax Mix) (4:59)
- Reese & San Antonio – Back To The Beat (With The Sound) (5:00)
- Taurus Boyz & Kevin Henry – You Are The One (Club Mix) (4:51)
- Disco Twins & Starchild – Do That Right (Radio Mix) (3:27)
Upfront 89
Releases auf neu gegründeten Label:
Upfront Dance Limited, 1989
- 2x LP: UPFT 89
- CD: CDFT 89
- Tape: ZCFT 89
Tracklist Upfront 89 LP1
- Adeva – Respect (The Mixes) (7:38)
- Bipo – Why (Exclusive Upfront Mix) (6:01)
- Joe Smooth – Going Down (5:40)
- Turntable Orchestra – Your Gonna Miss Me (Club Mix) (6:31)
- Monie Love – I Can Do This (Uptown & Downtown Mix) (6:43)
- Fast Eddie – Jack To The Sound (5:01)
- Bonnie Byrd – We Can Make It (Club Mix) (5:56)
- Ebonee – Long Way To Go (Dance Edit) (3:26)
- Gang Starr – Gusto (3:16)
Tracklist Upfront 89 LP2 inkl. Mega-Mix
LP2A
- Hithouse – Jack To The Sound Of The Underground (7:52)
- Skinny Boys – Set The Pace (Say Yeah) (3:47)
- Liz Torres – Touch Of Love (Club Mix) (5:42)
LP2B Mega-Mix
- Various – The Be Upfront Or Drop Out Mix by Paul ‚Trouble‘ Anderson (6:51)
Angaben der CD-Release.
Auf der 2xLP sind einige Tracks etwas kürzer, aber der Megamix fast 11min.
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