Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F
Genre: | Electronic, Pop, Stage & Screen |
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Style: | Soundtrack, Synth-pop, Freestyle |
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Tracklist
Axel F | 3:00 | ||
Shoot Out | 2:44 |
Credits (1)
- H. Faltermeyer*Written-By
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![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F (The M & M Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | MCA Records – MCAX 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | MCA Records – 259 074-7 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | ||||
![]() | Axel F (The M & M Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | MCA Records – 258 989-0, MCA Records – MCAX 949 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F Theme 7", 45 RPM, Single, Gloversville Pressing | MCA Records – MCA-52536 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F (The London Mix) 12", 45 RPM | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single, Paper Labels | MCA Records – MCA 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | MCA Records – 259 140-0, MCA Records – MCAT 949 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | ||||
![]() | Axel F (The London Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Promo | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F (The London Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Stereo | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", Single, 45 RPM | MCA Records – 7-52536 | Australia | 1984 | Australia — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM, Misprint | MCA Records – 25 8989-0 | France | 1984 | France — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (Version Originale) 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | MCA Records – 259074-7 | France | 1984 | France — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM | MCA Records – 0259074 | New Zealand | 1984 | New Zealand — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (The M & M Mix) 12" | MCA Records – 258989-0, PolyGram – 258989-0 | Greece | 1984 | Greece — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", Single | MCA Records – MCA-52536 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", Promo, Single | MCA Records – MCA-52536 | US | 1984 | US — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single, Injection Labels | MCA Records – MCA 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM, Misprint | MCA Records – 25 8989-0 | France | 1984 | France — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (The M & M Mix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | MCA Records – 258989-0, PolyGram – 258989-0 | Greece | 1984 | Greece — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single | MCA Records – 259 074-7 | Portugal | 1984 | Portugal — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single | MCA Records – MCA 949 | Ireland | 1984 | Ireland — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Beverly Hills Cop - Axel F Theme 7", 45 RPM, Single | MCA Records – 25 9074-7, MCA Records – MCA-52536 | Spain | 1984 | Spain — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single | MCA Records – MS-85-113 | Philippines | 1984 | Philippines — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single | MCA Records – MCA 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | ||||
Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single | MCA Records – 259 074-7 | Italy | 1984 | Italy — 1984 | New Submission | ||||
![]() | Axel F 7", Single, Promo | MCA Records – MCA-52536 | Canada | 1984 | Canada — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", Single, 45 RPM | MCA Records – 752536 | New Zealand | 1984 | New Zealand — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (The M & M Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Stereo | MCA Records – MCAX 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F / Shoot Out 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | MCA Records – 259074 - 7 | Italy | 1984 | Italy — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7" | MCA Records – P-1969 | Japan | 1984 | Japan — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (Extended Mix) 12", 45 RPM, White Label | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (The London Mix) 12", 45 RPM, Stereo | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | MCA Records – 259 074-7 | Europe | 1984 | Europe — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, CBS Pressing | MCA Records – MCAT 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | ||||
![]() | Axel F 7", 45 RPM, Single, CBS Pressing Paper Labels | MCA Records – MCA 949 | UK | 1984 | UK — 1984 | New Submission | |||
![]() | Axel F (M And M Mix) 12", 45 RPM | MCA Records – MS 258989-0, MCA Records – 25 8989-0 | Spain | 1985 | Spain — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F Theme 7", 45 RPM, Single, Pinckneyville Pressing | MCA Records – MCA-52536 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | Recently Edited | |||
![]() | Axel F Theme 7", Single | MCA Records – MCA-52536 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | New Submission |
Recommendations
Reviews
- I have to say... although this is a sublimely simple instrumental classic, either the UK 7-inch single was appallingly badly mastered, or the record producers must've had cotton wool in their ears. Hardly any treble, and the whole thing sounds like you've got your head under a duvet (= comforter, I believe, in the U.S.).
Haven't heard the injection-moulded UK 7" nor the 12-inch, so they might be better. referencing Axel F (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 259 074-7
Axel F is not Freestyle. It's Electro in the original early 80s definition, Electrophonic Funk.- Side A is phenomenal. Sound quality is superb. Punchy, clear and defined! Side B takes a serious nose dive with sound quality. I have a near mint copy and Side B sounds MUDDY. The difference is extremely noticeable—sounds unmastered. “Shoot Out” is a great track. Too bad the sound quality on Side B dampens it.
referencing Axel F (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 259 074-7
I have to agree with "curiositykilledshawn" about the b-side, "Shootout" - it is a classic slice of funky electro with crisp hi-hats and a prowling bassline that will have you shaking your bottom with reckless abandon, almost as if you have a banana up YOUR tailpipe!!referencing Axel F (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 259 074-7
Axel F is the most iconic element of the Beverly Hills Cop series, without a doubt, but my favorite track from Harold Faltermeyer's is actually on Side B of this long extinct single. "Shootout" the track featured when Axel, Billy, and Taggart break into Victor Maitland's estate is far more funkier and upbeat tune. It's literally impossible to put the needle on Side B in a bad mood and not come away in a good mood. It's the kind of track that you just want to last for a whole hour. In fact, I might just mix my own version that does exactly that...referencing Axel F (7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo) 259 074-7
Having searched for a CD copy of the London mix (the best one as already mentioned) I couldn't find one, but there is an edited version on an old compilation 'the Greatest Hits of 1985'. Forgot how good it was!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Greatest-Hits-of-1985/dp/B000058274/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411120433&sr=8-1&keywords=the+greatest+hits+of+1985
(couldn't see this on here!)- For me, of all the various versions available of "Axel F", Harold's own "London Mix" is by far the best as it includes a cool extended breakdown which does not seem to appear in this form on any other remix/release. Essential purchase!
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