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Dexter Wansel

Real Name:
Dexter Gilman Wansel
Profile:
Philadelphia-born keyboardist, songwriter, arranger and producer.
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Discography

Releases:
Life On Mars (LP)   Philadelphia International Records 1976
Life On Mars (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1976
Disco Lights (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Disco Lights / Ode Infinitum (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1977
What The World Is Coming To (LP, Album)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
All Night Long (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1978
Voyager (Album) (2 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1978
It's Been Cool (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1979
It's Been Cool / I'll Never Forget (My Favorite Disco) (12")   Philadelphia International Records 1979
It's Been Cool / I'll Never Forget (My Favorite Disco) (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1979
The Sweetest Pain / Funk Attack (7")   Philadelphia International Records 1979
Time Is Slipping Away (LP)   Philadelphia International Records 1979
Love Is In Season (12")   Club 1985
Love Is In Season (12")   Club 1985
Captured (LP)   Ten Records Ltd. (10 Records) 1986
Captured / Conversations (12")   Ten Records Ltd. (10 Records) 1986
Keyboard Riff's For Dj's Volume 1 (LP, Album)   Tuff City 1993
Life On Mars / What The World Is Coming To (CD)   Westside 1999
The Very Best Of Dexter Wansel (2xCD)   Snapper Music 1999
Voyager / Time Is Slipping Away (CD)   Westside 1999
Life On Mars / What The World Is Coming To (CD)   Edsel Records 2005
Voyager And Time Is Slipping Away (CD, Album, Comp)   Edsel Records 2005
Remixes:
Breaking And Entering / Let's Get This Party Started (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1980
Was That All It Was / Breaking And Entering (12") Breaking And Entering Columbia 1987
Production:
Philadelphia Freedom (LP) When Your Love Is Gone... Philadelphia International Records 1975
Free Love / Where Did You Ever Go (7") Where Did You Ever Go Philadelphia International Records 1976
Show You The Way To Go (2 versions) Blues Away Epic ... 1976
Todo A Su Tiempo - All Things In Time (LP) Pura Imaginacion - Pur... Philadelphia International Records 1976
Goin' Places (2 versions) Jump For Joy Epic 1977
Only The Strong Survive (2 versions) The Times Of Our Lives... Philadelphia International Records 1977
Unmistakably Lou (Album) (4 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Happy To Be With You (LP)   Philadelphia International Records 1978
Let Me Be Good To You (Album) (2 versions) Tomorrow, Lover's Holiday Philadelphia International Records 1979
Let Me Be Good To You / Lover's Holiday (12") Lover's Holiday Philadelphia International Records 1979
Sit Down And Talk To Me (LP) Old Times Philadelphia International Records 1979
The Jones Girls (LP, Album) You Made Me Love You, ... Philadelphia International Records 1979
At Peace With Woman (LP, Album)   Philadelphia International Records 1980
Hurry Up This Way Again (2 versions)   TSOP ... 1980
Love T.K.O. (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1980
Mysteries Of The World (12")   Philadelphia International Records 1980
TP (2 versions) Take Me In Your Arms T... Philadelphia International Records 1980
The Best Love (LP) Don't Be An Island, We... Philadelphia International Records 1980
Get As Much Love As You Can (Album) (3 versions)   Philadelphia International Records ... 1981
Nights Over Egypt (7", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1981
The Spirit's In It (LP) Shoot Him On Sight Philadelphia International Records 1981
1982 (LP)   Philadelphia International Records 1982
The Best Is Yet To Come (LP) The Best Is Yet To Com... Elektra 1982
I'm In Love Again (LP)   Philadelphia International Records 1983
If Only You Knew / I'll Never, Never Give Up (3 versions) If Only You Knew Philadelphia International Records 1983
Close Company (LP)   Epic 1984
Extraordinary Girl (3 versions) I Really Need You Now Philadelphia International Records 1984
I Didn't Mean It At All (7")   Ten Records Ltd. (10 Records) 1984
Keep It Comin' (Album) (2 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1984
Love And More (Album) (2 versions) I Really Need You Now Philadelphia International Records 1984
Philly International Dance Classics Vol. 1 (CD, Comp) Mysteries Of The World Philadelphia International Records 1984
A Little Pain (3 versions)   Ten Records Ltd. (10 Records) 1985
Anthology (CD)   Elektra 1985
Baby Talk (12")   Ten Records Ltd. (10 Records) 1985
I Don't Wanna Think About It (12")   Top Priority, CBS Associated Records 1985
Learn To Love Again (7", Single)   Epic 1985
Love Don't Love Nobody (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1985
Artists Showcase (2xCass, Comp, Album) Lonely Girl In A Cold ... Street Sounds 1986
Artists Showcase (LP, Comp, Album) Lonely Girl In A Cold ... Street Sounds 1986
Last Night I Needed Somebody / Surrender (12") Last Night I Needed So... Philadelphia International Records 1986
Living All Alone (7")   Manhattan Records 1986
Living All Alone (LP, Album) Living All Alone Philadelphia International Records 1986
Michelle Goulet (Cass) It's Gonna Take A Miracle Island Records 1986
Michelle Goulet (LP, Album) It's Gonna Take A Miracle Island Records 1986
The Philadelphia Story (9xCass, Comp, Ltd + Box)   Street Sounds 1986
12 Inch Disco Hits Compilation / La Bamba - I Heard A Rumour (CD, Comp) Yes... (If You Want Me... Polydor K.K., London Records 1987
I've Been A Fool For You (3 versions)   4th & Broadway ... 1987
Love Is Overdue (Cass, Album)   Shanachie, Shanachie 1987
That Girl (12") That Girl, You've Got ... Breakout 1987
Yes... (If You Want Me) (2 versions)   London Records 1987
Let Me Be The One (12") Break Up To Make Up RCA 1988
We Must Be In Love (Maxi) (2 versions) We Must Be In Love (Lo... Interscope Records 1995
The Very Best Of The Jacksons (Comp) (2 versions) Dreamer Epic 2004
Dance Classics Volume 21 & 22 (3xCD + Box) Nights Over Egypt (7''... Rodeo Media 2009
Co-production:
TP (2 versions) Feel The Fire Philadelphia International Records 1980
The Best Is Yet To Come (Album) (2 versions) The Best Is Yet To Com... Elektra 1982
Anthology Of Grover Washington Jr. (LP) The Best Is Yet To Come Elektra 1985
Mix:
We Must Be In Love (Maxi) (2 versions) We Must Be In Love (Lo... Interscope Records 1995
Appears On:
Yellow Sunshine (Album) (4 versions) Happiness Gamble ... 1973
Dance Your Troubles Away (Album) (2 versions) I Love You (But You Do... TSOP 1975
Thirteen Blue Magic Lane (Album) (3 versions)   ATCO Records ... 1975
All Things In Time (Album) (4 versions) Pure Imagination Philadelphia International Records ... 1976
Enjoy Yourself / Style Of Life (2 versions) Style Of Life Epic ... 1976
Get Down With The Philly Jump (LP, Album, Promo) So Glad I'm The One TSOP 1976
My Music (LP, Album) I'm The Bunny (From Th... Philadelphia International Records, Philadelphia International Records 1976
Nightflight (LP, Album)   Mercury 1976
Show You The Way To Go (2 versions) Blues Away Epic ... 1976
Travelin' In Heavy Traffic (LP, Album, Gat)   Philadelphia International Records 1976
Where Will You Go When The Party's Over (Album) (3 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1976
End Of Phase I - A Collection Of Their Greatest Hits (Comp) (2 versions) Philadelphia Freedom Philadelphia International Records 1977
Goin' Places (Single) (4 versions)   Epic ... 1977
Goin' Places (Album) (4 versions) Jump For Joy Epic 1977
It Ain't Reggae (But It's Funky) (7", Promo) So Glad I'm The One Philadelphia International Records 1977
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto (4 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Nobody Could Take Your Place (12") Flashback Philadelphia International Records 1977
Smooth Talk (LP)   RCA Victor 1977
Teddy Pendergrass (Album) (3 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Travelin' At The Speed Of Thought (Album) (3 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1977
Work On Me / Let's Spend Some Time Together (7") Work On Me Philadelphia International Records 1977
Your Song (2 versions) How Good Is Your Game Philadelphia International Records 1977
Blame It On The Boogie (7") Do What You Wanna Epic 1978
Close The Door / Only You (Single) (2 versions) Only You Philadelphia International Records 1978
Happy To Be With You (LP)   Philadelphia International Records 1978
Life Is A Song Worth Singing (Album) (3 versions) Only You Philadelphia International Records 1978
Only You (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1978
Only You (Single) (2 versions) Only You Philadelphia International Records 1978
Only You / Get Up, Get Down, Get Funky, Get Loose (12")   Philadelphia International Records 1978
Turn Me Loose (Album) (3 versions)   CBS Disques Canada Ltee ... 1978
First Class (Album) (3 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1979
Let Me Be Good To You (LP, Album) Lover's Holiday Philadelphia International Records 1979
Let Me Be Good To You / Lover's Holiday (12") Lover's Holiday Philadelphia International Records 1979
Live At The Bottom Line (LP, Gat) Jump For Joy CTI Records 1979
Teddy (Album) (4 versions) All I Need Is You Philadelphia International Records 1979
The Best Of Billy Paul (2xLP, Comp)   Philadelphia International Records 1979
Was That All It Was (2 versions)   Philadelphia International Records 1979
You're The One (2 versions)   Chrysalis 1979
Dee Dee (LP, Album) I Love You Anyway, Eas... Philadelphia International Records 1980
Girl, Don't Let It Get You Down (2 versions) You're The Girl Of My ... Philadelphia International Records 1980
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto / I Ain't Jivin' - I'm Jammin' (12") Let's Clean Up The Ghetto Philadelphia International Records 1980
Love T.K.O. (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1980
Love T.K.O. / I Just Called To Say (7", Single)   Philadelphia International Records 1980
Mysteries Of The World (7", Promo)   TSOP 1980
Take Me In Your Arms Tonight (12", Promo)   Philadelphia International Records 1980
The Best Love (LP) We've Got This Feeling... Philadelphia International Records 1980
The Year 2000 (LP, Album)   TSOP 1980
When I'm Gone / I Just Love The Man (7") When I'm Gone Philadelphia International Records 1980
Get As Much Love As You Can (LP, Album) Nights Over Egypt, Lov... Philadelphia International Records 1981
I Just Called To Say (7") I Just Called To Say Philadelphia International Records 1981
Warm Weather (7", Single, Promo)   Elektra 1981
Watch Out (12") Watch Out Metronome 1981
Watch Out (12", Promo)   WMOT Records 1981
Watch Out (7") Watch Out WMOT Records 1981
Watch Out (7")   Disques Vogue 1981
You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration / Keep On Lovin' Me (7", Single) Keep On Lovin' Me Philadelphia International Records 1981
1982 (LP) Lighten Up Philadelphia International Records 1982
Brazilian Memories (12", Promo) I'll Be With You Elektra 1982
Fantasy (12", Promo)   WMOT Records 1982
The Best Is Yet To Come (12", Promo) The Best Is Yet To Come Elektra 1982
The Best Is Yet To Come (LP) The Best Is Yet To Com... Elektra 1982
Watch Out (12", Ltd)   WMOT Records 1982
I'm In Love Again (Album) (2 versions) If Only You Knew Philadelphia International Records 1983
Imagine This (Album) (2 versions) Fo-Fi-Fo Elektra 1983
Close Company (LP) In The Middle Of The N... Epic 1984
Keep It Comin' (Album) (2 versions) Why You Wanna Do That ... Philadelphia International Records 1984
M-1015 (LP) I Don't Wanna Think Ab... Megatone Records 1984
Hangin' On A String / Silent Talking (12", Promo, Ltd) Silent Talking Virgin 1985
Patti (LP, Album) I Can't Forget You Philadelphia International Records 1985
So Where Are You? (LP, Album)   Virgin France S.A. 1985
Always In The Mood (Album) (3 versions) Last Night I Needed So... Philadelphia International Records ... 1986
Living All Alone (CD) Living All Alone Capitol Records 1987
Prime Of My Life (CD, Album) Living In Confusion Zoo Entertainment 1991
Afrodisiac (CD, Album) Nights Over Egypt Zoo Entertainment 1992
Teddy / It's Time For Love (CD, Album) All I Need Is You Repertoire Records 1993
That's Philly Sound - Rare Philly Grooves (CD) Mysteries Of The World Repertoire Records 1993
The Spirits In It (CD, RE) The Spirit's In It, Sh... The Right Stuff 1993
The More I Get The More I Want (12")   X-Clusive Records 1994
The Best Of The Intruders : Cowboys To Girls (CD, Comp)   Epic Associated 1995
Nights Over Egypt (2 versions)   Mercury ... 1999
Say It Loud! A Celebration Of Black Music In America (6xCD, Comp, RM + Box) If Only You Knew Rhino Entertainment Company 1999
Warm Weather (Maxi, Single) (2 versions)   INCredible 2000
Klubbjazz 2 (CD + CD) Mysteries Of The World... Slip 'n' Slide 2001
Natural High (2xLP, Comp) Warm Weather Warner Strategic Marketing (UK) 2001
Charmbracelet (CD, Album) Irresistible (West Sid... MonarC, Island Records 2002
Pieces Of A Dream / We Are One (CD) Warm Weather, Warm Wea... Collectables 2005
The Original Jazz-Funk Selection (2xCD) Mysteries Of The World... Original Selection Records 2005
The Original Soul Selection (2xCD, Comp) Nights Over Egypt, Eas... Original Selection Records 2005
Touch (CD, Album, Copy Prot.) All I Need Columbia, Sony Urban Music 2005
Southport Weekender Classics Vol. 1 (2xCD) Was That All It Was Endulge Records 2006
Atlantis: Hymns For Disco (CD, Album) The Ballad Of Noah EMI Music (Australia) 2007
Jazz In The City (CD, Album, Dig) Warm Weather Blue Note 2007
Let's Clean Up The Ghetto (7")   Rock  
Tracks Appear On:
Second Suite (2xLP, Comp) First Light Of The Mor... CBS 1981
Club Classics Volume 1 (LP, Comp) Life On Mars CBS 1984
Club Classics Volume 2 (12") Sweetest Pain CBS 1985
The Philadelphia Story (Comp) (2 versions) Holdin´ On, Disco Lig... Street Sounds 1986
The Philadelphia Story Volume 6 - Oldies But Goodies (CD, Comp, Ltd) Holdin´ On Street Sounds, Philadelphia International Records 1986
The Philadelphia Story Volume 8 - Funky Philly (CD, Comp, Ltd) Disco Lights, Let Me R... Street Sounds, Philadelphia International Records 1986
Ultimate Breaks & Beats (LP) Theme From The Planets Street Beat Records 1986
T.S.O.P The Sound Of Philadephia (2xLP) Holdin' On, Life On Mars K-Tel 1988
The Sound Of Philadelphia (2xCass) Holdin' On, Life On Mars K-Tel 1988
Philadelphia Years - Volume II - 1976-1983 (2 versions) All Night Long, The Sw... Knight Records Ltd 1989
Mega Funk (4xCD, Comp) All Night Long Arcade 1995
Eighties Soul Weekender 2 (Comp) (2 versions) Life On Mars Pump Records ... 1996
Slow Jams On The Jazz Tip Volume Two (CD) Sweetest Pain The Right Stuff 1997
Jumpin' 2 (Comp) (2 versions) Life On Mars Harmless 1998
Strictly Breaks Volume 6 (LP) New Beginning Strictly Breaks Records 1998
David Mancuso Presents The Loft (Comp) (3 versions) Life On Mars Nuphonic 1999
The Greatest Hits Of Philadelphia (1976-1986) (CD) Life On Mars, All Nigh... Music Club 1999
Two, Three Break Volume 1 (Cass, Comp, Mixed, Ltd, Promo) Life On Mars (Edit) Supapeople 1999
Inspirations Volume 1 (CD, Comp) Life On Mars Dynamite Joint Recordings 2000
On The Floor At The Boutique (3 versions) Life on Mars Skint Records 2000
Disco Heat (Comp) (2 versions) Life On Mars, Life On ... Urban Theory ... 2002
Stargazer: Cosmic Fusion & Interstellar Jazz (2xLP) Theme From The Planets Harmless 2002
70's Groove (3xCD) Life On Mars Decadance Recordings 2003
LateNightTales (3xLP) I'll Never Forget, Lif... Azuli Records 2003
LateNightTales (CD) I'll Never Forget, Lif... Azuli Records 2003
Ultimate Breaks & Beats (2xLP) Theme From The Planets... Street Beat Records 2003
Break Beats (CD, Mixed, Comp) Theme From The Planets Dopewax 2004
All The Breaks (CD, Comp) Theme From The Planets All The Breaks 2005
Jazz Funk Sessions (2xCD, Comp) Life On Mars Sessions 2005
The Original Jazz-Funk Selection (2xCD) The Sweetest Pain Original Selection Records 2005
3D (3xCD, Mixed, Comp) Life On Mars Renaissance 2006
Ferry Maat's Soft Soul Show "The Ballads" (3xCD) The Sweetest Pain Disky 2006
Philadelphia International Records 12" Singles (2xCD, RM) I'll Never Forget (My ... Edsel Records 2006
Urban, Ghetto, Dark & Mellow Vol.1.0 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Theme From The Planets Jazzy Sport 2006
100 Hits Disco (5xCD, Comp) Life On Mars Demon Music Group 2007
Nova En 25 CD (La Boite Bleue) (25xCD, Comp + Box) The Sweetest Pain Nova Records 2008
Another New Sack Of Soul (LP) New Beginning From The Basement Records  
Unofficial Releases:
Loft Classics Volume II (12") Life On Mars Loft Classics 1995
Ultimate Breaks & Beats The Complete Collection (Box, Comp, RM + 2xCD-ROM + DVD) Theme From The Planets Street Beat Records 2006
You Can Be What You Wanna Be / Strange Games (12", Promo) You Can Be What You Wa... Funk Master 2007
Strictly Breaks - The Definitive Collector's Box Set (Box, Unofficial + CD, Comp, 192 + CD, Comp, Hig) New Beginning Strictly Breaks Records, Demon Light Music 2008
Diggin Volume Six (LP, Comp) New Beginnings Diggin Breaks Records  
Loft Classics Volume 1 (CD, Unofficial) Life On Mars Loft Classics  
Mighty Mellow - Breaks & Beats (12", Comp) Theme From The Planets Not On Label  
Soul Beats - Volume 4 (LP) New Beginning Lost & Found Records  
Volume 1 EP (12") Sweetest Pain (Re-Edit) Time Tunnel Records  
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Dexter Wansel--Life On Mars (1976)