The 7A3* – Party Time! / Why?

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Label:	Geffen Records – 0-20898, Geffen Records – 9 20898-0
Format:	Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country:	US
Released:	1988
Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:

Tracklist

	Party Side
A1	Party Time! (City Mix) Co-producer – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2) Producer – Johnny Rivers (2), Vendetta (68) Remix – Joe "The Butcher"* Written-By – B. Bouldin, J. Rivers	4:12
A2	Party Time! (Beach Mix) Co-producer – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2) Producer – Johnny Rivers (2), Vendetta (68) Written-By – B. Bouldin, J. Rivers	4:12
A3	Party Time! (Instrumental) Co-producer – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2) Producer – Johnny Rivers (2), Vendetta (68) Remix – Joe "The Butcher"* Written-By – B. Bouldin, J. Rivers	4:12
	Reality Side
B1	Why? Engineer – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2) Mixed By – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2), Vendetta (68) Producer – Johnny Rivers (2), Linda Never Written-By – B. Bouldin, J. Rivers, L. Never*	3:12
B2	Why? (Instrumental Mix) Engineer – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2) Mixed By – Brad Bailey, Pat Regan (2), Vendetta (68) Producer – Johnny Rivers (2), Linda Never Written-By – B. Bouldin, J. Rivers, L. Never*	3:12

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – The David Geffen Company
Published By – 357 Music
Published By – Kicking Down Doors Music
Mastered At – Precision Lacquer
Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation

Credits

Executive-Producer – Jeff Fenster, Mio Vukovic
Photography By – Glen E. Friedman

Notes

Specially-Priced Double A-Side Maxi-Single

There are 2 different pressings :
This one has "E A S T" in the inner circle of Side B and "SRC" stamped in the runout of both sides.
The other pressing has only "A" in the inner circle of both sides and no "SRC" stamped in the runout.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7599-20898-0 7
Barcode (Scanned): 075992089807
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 0-20898-A-SRI Precision SRC
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 0-20898-B-SRI Precision SRC
Other (Label side B inner circle ): E A S T
Rights Society: ASCAP

Other Versions (3)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	Party Time! / Why? (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, AR Pressing)	Geffen Records, Geffen Records	0-20898, 9 20898-0	US	1988
New Submission	Party Time! / Why? (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing)	Geffen Records	0-20898	US	1988
	Party Time! / Why? (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label)	Geffen Records	0-20898	US	1988

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Reviews

markdjos Nov 10, 2008
This double A-side 12" shows the range & depth of the 7A3`s music & lyrics.The Party side features "Party Time", which is guaranteed to shake all your speakers & move the crowd. The city mix was performed at Philadelphia's studio 4 by the now legendary Joe The butcher,who has produced & engineered for Philly`s best,including Schooly-D,Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince,and Steady B,among others.
"Party Time" shows that the 7A3 know how to rock and have a good time with the best of them.

The Reality Side features "WHY?",which is a serious to gang violence.As in all inner cities,the reality of gang violence is something that kids live with from day to day.The song asks "Why does a brother kill another for the colour of a rag?".These rappers have meaningful thoughts to express,but they stress that their music will always stand on its own & the beats will always be hard.Disliking the term 'Message Song' because that usually means that the music has been watered down.Their music & rhymes are always strong.