Break out the mirror balls and quaaludes, because all your wildest disco dreams are coming true! Well, if your dreams involve Arthur Russell, and not, say, a giant tub of vanilla ice cream, a handful of rhinestones, and Bianca Jagger, that is. For you see, according to Resident Advisor, West End Records is reissuing a pair of singles by Loose Joints, the duo comprised of New York DJ Steve D’Acquisto and cellist/singer Arthur Russell.
On June 23, the 12-inch reissues of the classic “Is It All Over My Face” and the lesser-known “Tell You (Today)” will be available for your spinning pleasure. “Is It All Over My Face” features both the male and female vocal versions, the latter of which was a hugely influential part of the Paradise Garage scene. Both 12-inches are remastered from the original tapes and are about as sassy as a piece of black plastic can get.
Is It All Over My Face tracklisting:
A. Is It All Over My Face (Female Version)
B. Is It All Over My Face (Male Version)
Tell You (Today) tracklisting:
A1. Tell You (Today) (Original 12-Inch Vocal)
A2. Tell You (Today) (Original New Shoes Edit)
B1. Tell You (Today) (Original 12-Inch Instrumental)
• West End: http://westendrecords.com
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