Black Box - Fantasy

"Fantasy" is a song by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, which was issued as a single in 1978 by Columbia Records. In 1990, Italian group Black Box recorded a cover of "Fantasy" for their debut studio album, Dreamland (1990). Their version featured Martha Wash on lead vocals, but their music producers initially failed to credit her. It also contains a sample from the drum pattern of Grace Jones' rendition of "La Vie en rose" (1977).

 

Artist: Black Box

A-Side: Fantasy (Remixed Edit)

B-Side (feat. Stepz): Get Down

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Downtempo, Dance-pop, House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Deconstruction

Label/Catalog #: PB 43895 

 

Moodswings - Spiritual High (State Of Independence)

"Spiritual High (State of Independence) Part II" was released in 1991 by the British musical duo Moodswings which composed of Grant Showbiz (the Smiths, Billy Bragg) and James F. T. Hood (the Pretenders, Kid Creole & the Coconuts and Jeff Beck) which featured vocals by Chrissie Hynd, the original was written in 1981 by Jon Anderson and Vangelis, It would be relased on the groups first album Moodfood (1992).

 

Artist: Moodswings feat. Chrissie Hynde

A-Side (feat. Chrissie Hynde): Spiritual High (State Of Independence) 

B-Side: Spiritual High (Moodfood Megamix)

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House, Downtempo, Garage House

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Arista

Label/Catalog #: 114 528 

Enigma - Mea Culpa Part II

"Mea Culpa (Part II)" is a song by German musical project Enigma. It was released in 1991 as the second single from their debut album, MCMXC a.D. (1990). Like their previous single "Sadeness (Part I)", it is sung in French and Latin, though "Mea Culpa (Part II)" also has a line in English, "The time has come". 

 

Artist: Enigma
 
A-Side: Mea Culpa Part II (Orthodox Version)

B-Side: Mea Culpa Part II (Catholic Version)

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Ambient

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90668

 

Shakespears Sister - Stay

"Stay" is a song by the UK-based pop act Shakespears Sister, released in January 1992 by London Records as the second single from their second studio album, Hormonally Yours (1992). The single was written by Siobhan Fahey, Marcella Detroit, and Dave Stewart (under the pseudonym "Jean Guiot").

 

 Artist: Shakespears Sister       

A-Side: Stay   

B-Side: The Trouble With Andre

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: London Records

Label/Catalog #: LON 314 or 869 624-7

Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me

"Baby, Come to Me", a love ballad from Patti Austin's 1981 album Every Home Should Have One, was her duet with James Ingram with Michael McDonald contributing background vocals. It was written by Rod Temperton (formerly of Heatwave). The song appears on Austin's 1981 album, Every Home Should Have One, then released as a single in April 1982. 

 

Artist: Patti Austin & James Ingram

A-Side (feat. James Ingram): Baby, Come To Me

B-Side: Solero

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Downtempo, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Qwest Records

Label/Catalog #: 15005 

 

Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

"Girl You Know It's True" is a song by Maryland-based group Numarx, later made internationally famed by German dance-pop group Milli Vanilli. Released as the lead single from their European debut album, All or Nothing (1988), and their American debut album, Girl You Know It's True (1989).

 

Artist: Milli Vanilli 

A-Side: Girl You Know It's True 

B-Side: Magic Touch

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Pop Rap, Dance-pop, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 14.511 

UB40 - Kingston Town

"Kingston Town" is a 1970 song by Lord Creator about Kingston, Jamaica, released as a single on producer Clancy Eccles' Clandisc label. It was also recorded in 1989 by reggae group UB40 and was released as the second single from their album Labour of Love II. It became the group's sixth top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart. 

Artist: UB40

A-Side: Kingston Town

B-Side: Lickwood

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Reggae

Style: Reggae, Downtempo, Reggae-Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90601

The Whispers - Rock Steady

"Rock Steady" is a single released by American group The Whispers, from their 18th studio album Just Gets Better with Time (1987).

Artist: The Whispers

A-Side: Rock Steady

B-Side: Are You Going My Way

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Funk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Solar

Label/Catalog #: 102 219

Oran ”Juice” Jones – 1.2.1.

"1.2.1." is a track by the American R&B singer Oran ”Juice” Jones, Taken from his debut album Juice, which was released in 1986 through Def Jam Recordings. 

 

Artist: Oran 'Juice' Jones

A-Side: 1.2.1. 

B-Side: Here I Go Again

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Electro, Disco, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Def Jam Recordings

Label/Catalog #: 650780 7 

Terence Trent D'Arby – Sign Your Name

"Sign Your Name" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Terence Trent D'Arby (real name of Sananda Maitreya), released as the fourth single (third in the US) from his debut album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby (1987).

Artist: Terence Trent D'Arby

A-Side: Sign Your Name

B-Side: Greasy Chicken 

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Synth pop, Contemporary R&B, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS 651315 7

Zoe – Sunshine On A Rainy Day

"Sunshine on a Rainy Day" is a song by British pop singer and songwriter Zoë, released by M&G and Polydor as the first single from her debut album, Scarlet Red and Blue (1991). 

Artist: Zoe 

A-Side: Sunshine On A Rainy Day 7" Radio Mix 1991

B-Side: Sunshine On A Rainy Day Original 7" Mix 1990

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Ambient

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: 867 574-7 

Tanita Tikaram - Twist in My Sobriety

"Twist in My Sobriety" is a song written and performed by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. Released as a single in October 1988 from her debut album, Ancient Heart (1988).

Artist: Tanita Tikaram

A-Side: Twist In My Sobriety

B-Side: Friends

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Acoustic, Downtempo

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 247 562-7

Womack & Womack - Teardrops

"Teardrops" is a 1988 song by American husband/wife duo Womack & Womack (Cecil and Linda Womack), released as the first single from their fourth studio album, Conscience (1988).

 

 

Artist: Womack & Womack

A-Side: Teardrop (Remix) 

B-Side: Conscious Of My Conscience

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Soul, Contemporary R&B

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: 111542 

 

 

 

Breathe - Hands to Heaven

"Hands to Heaven" is a ballad by English new wave band Breathe, released as their fifth UK single on 20 October 1987 by A&M Records. 

 

Artist: Breathe

A-Side: Hands to Heaven

B-Side: Life & Times

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90450 

 

 

Enigma - Sadeness (Part I)

Sadeness (Part I) is the debut single by German musical project Enigma. The song was released in 1990 as the first of four singles from their debut album MCMXC a.D. (1990). 

 

Artist: Enigma
 
A-Side: Sadeness Part I (Radio Edit)

B-Side: Sadeness Part I (Meditation Mix)

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Ambient, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90648