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Label:	RCA – PL85487
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	1985
Genre:	Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Disco, Rhythm & Blues, Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1	Twist My Arm Bass – Nathan East Drum Machine, Synthesizer – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts Guitar – Howie Rice Lead Vocals – Anita* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa, Terral "Terry" Santiel* Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts, Howie Rice Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Paul Fox Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts	4:25
A2	Hey You Bass – Nathan East Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Pat Mastelotto Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Paul Ray (3) Guitar – Steve Farris (2) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Steve George Lead Vocals – Ruth* Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Richard Page, Steve George Strings [Strings Arranged And Conducted By], Conductor [Strings Arranged And Conducted By] – Paul Buckmaster Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Paul Fox, Steve Mitchell* Written-By – John Lang (2), Richard Page, Steve George Bass – Nathan East Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Pat Mastelotto Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Paul Ray (3) Guitar – Steve Farris (2) Keyboards, Synthesizer – Steve George Lead Vocals – Ruth* Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Richard Page, Steve George Strings [Strings Arranged And Conducted By], Conductor [Strings Arranged And Conducted By] – Paul Buckmaster Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Paul Fox, Steve Mitchell* Written-By – John Lang (2), Richard Page, Steve George	3:58
A3	Pound, Pound, Pound Bass [Synth Bass], Synthesizer [Synth Bass] – Jeff Lorber Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] – Steve Mitchell* Guitar – Howie Rice Handclaps [Claps] – Howie Rice, Steve Mitchell* Lead Vocals – June* Percussion – Terral "Terry" Santiel* Piano – Jellyroll Goldmark Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts Synth – Andy Goldmark, Howie Rice Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts Bass [Synth Bass], Synthesizer [Synth Bass] – Jeff Lorber Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] – Steve Mitchell* Guitar – Howie Rice Handclaps [Claps] – Howie Rice, Steve Mitchell* Lead Vocals – June* Percussion – Terral "Terry" Santiel* Piano – Jellyroll Goldmark Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts Synth – Andy Goldmark, Howie Rice Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts	4:04
A4	Back In My Arms Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums, Drum Machine – Pat Mastelotto Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Ian Eales Guitar – Michael Landau Keyboards, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Steve George Lead Vocals – Ruth* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Richard Page, Steve George Strings [Arranged And Conducted By] – Paul Buckmaster Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Paul Fox Written-By – John Lang (2), Pat Mastelotto, Richard Page, Steve George Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums, Drum Machine – Pat Mastelotto Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Ian Eales Guitar – Michael Landau Keyboards, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Steve George Lead Vocals – Ruth* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Richard Page, Steve George Strings [Arranged And Conducted By] – Paul Buckmaster Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Paul Fox Written-By – John Lang (2), Pat Mastelotto, Richard Page, Steve George	4:39
A5	Burn Down The Night Arranged By – Richard Page, Steve George Drums, Drum Machine – Pat Mastelotto Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] – Steve Mitchell* Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Ian Eales Horns [Horns Arranged By], Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – Jerry Hey Keyboards, Bass [Synth Bass], Synthesizer [Synth Bass] – Steve George Lead Vocals – Anita* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa, Terral "Terry" Santiel* Producer [Associate Producer] – Richard Page Sampler [Emulator II] – Paul Fox Saxophone – Larry Williams Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet [Trumpets] – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – John Lang (2), Pat Mastelotto, Richard Page, Steve George Arranged By – Richard Page, Steve George Drums, Drum Machine – Pat Mastelotto Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] – Steve Mitchell* Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Ian Eales Horns [Horns Arranged By], Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – Jerry Hey Keyboards, Bass [Synth Bass], Synthesizer [Synth Bass] – Steve George Lead Vocals – Anita* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa, Terral "Terry" Santiel* Producer [Associate Producer] – Richard Page Sampler [Emulator II] – Paul Fox Saxophone – Larry Williams Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet [Trumpets] – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – John Lang (2), Pat Mastelotto, Richard Page, Steve George	3:09
B1	Bodies And Souls Bass – Jennifer Condos Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Harry Stinson, Mark Goldenberg Guitar, Piano – Mark Goldenberg Handclaps [DMX Claps Programmed By], Programmed By [DMX Claps Programmed By] – Steve Mitchell* Lead Vocals – June* Percussion – Debra Dobkin, Harry Stinson, Paulinho Da Costa Producer [Associate Producer], Arranged By – Mark Goldenberg Saxophone [Sax] – Phil Kenzie Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Mark Goldenberg Written-By – Mark Goldenberg Bass – Jennifer Condos Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Harry Stinson, Mark Goldenberg Guitar, Piano – Mark Goldenberg Handclaps [DMX Claps Programmed By], Programmed By [DMX Claps Programmed By] – Steve Mitchell* Lead Vocals – June* Percussion – Debra Dobkin, Harry Stinson, Paulinho Da Costa Producer [Associate Producer], Arranged By – Mark Goldenberg Saxophone [Sax] – Phil Kenzie Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Mark Goldenberg Written-By – Mark Goldenberg	3:49
B2	Contact Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Ernie Sheesley Guitar – Robbie Nevil Keyboards, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Tommy Faragher Lead Vocals – Ruth* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Steve Mitchell* Written-By – Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil Engineer [Basic Track Engineered By] – Ernie Sheesley Guitar – Robbie Nevil Keyboards, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Tommy Faragher Lead Vocals – Ruth* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer [Associate Producers], Arranged By – Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Steve Mitchell* Written-By – Brock Walsh, Robbie Nevil	4:21
B3	Dare Me Bass – Welton Gite Drum Machine, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Steve Mitchell* Guitar [Guitars] – Howie Rice, Peter Rafelson Keyboards [Emulator Snare], Snare [Emulator Snare] – Paul Fox Lead Vocals – June* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Written-By – Dave Innis*, Sam Lorber	4:06
B4	Freedom Drum Machine [Drum Machine Programmed By], Programmed By [Drum Machine Programmed By] – Howie Rice, Jeff Lorber Guitar – Jeff Lorber Lead Vocals – Anita* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizers] – Howie Rice, Paul Fox Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – Howie Rice Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Jeff Lorber Written-By – David McHugh	6:21

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Copyright © – RCA Records
Copyright © – Golden Torch Music
Copyright © – Nonpareil Music, Inc.
Copyright © – Broozertoones, Inc.
Copyright © – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Copyright © – Entente Music
Copyright © – Poppy-Due Music
Copyright © – Music Corporation Of America, Inc.
Copyright © – Fleedleedle Music
Copyright © – MCA Music
Copyright © – Wb Music Corp.
Copyright © – Bob Montgomery Music Inc.
Copyright © – Restless Heart Music
Distributed By – RCA S.A. (2)
Distributed By – RCA S.A.
Distributed By – RCA Schallplatten GmbH
Distributed By – RCA S.P.A.
Distributed By – RCA B.V.
Distributed By – RCA Ltd.
Recorded At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Starke Lake Studios
Recorded At – Clinton Recording Studio
Recorded At – RAK Studios
Mixed At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
Mastered At – Precision Lacquer
Pressed By – Sonopress – B-2843
Record Company – MCA Inc.
Published By – MCA Music
Published By – Nonpareil Music, Inc.
Published By – Broozertoones, Inc.
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Entente Music
Published By – Poppy-Due Music
Published By – Music Corporation Of America, Inc.
Published By – Fleedleedle Music
Published By – MCA Music
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Published By – Bob Montgomery Music
Published By – Restless Heart Music
Published By – Golden Torch Music Corp.
Marketed By – RCA Records

Credits

A&R [A&R Coordination], Coordinator [A&R Coordinator] – Marge Meoli
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Bradford Rosenberger*
Design, Art Direction – Kosh*, Ron Larson
Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Alex Schmoll, Clif Jones, Don Smith, Gary Skardina, Glen Holguin
Engineer [Assistant Engineers] – Alex Schmoll, Bob Loftus, David Dubow, Delilah Seroussi, Glen Holguin, Julie Last, Kraig Miller, Ray Leonard
Engineer [Recording Engineer] – Michael Brooks
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Don Smith
Management [Personal Management] – Gallin Morey Addis*
Mastered By – Stephen Marcussen
Photography By – Randee St. Nicholas
Producer – Richard Perry
Production Manager – James C. Tract*

Notes

Some copies have a round sticker on front cover: "Includes the Hit DARE ME".
Inner sleeve: lyrics, credits

On labels:
℗ 1985 RCA Records
Made in Germany. Fabriqué en Allemagne.

On back sleeve:
Printed in Germany . Imprimé en Allemagne . 6/85/S
© 1985 RCA Records

Tracks are dated on labels:
Apr '84 - A2
July '84 - A1, B2, B4
Nov '84 - B3
Feb '85 - A4, B1
Mar '85 - A3
Apr '85 - A5

Cassette PK85487

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 035628 548719
Barcode (Scanned): 035628548719
Rights Society (Boxed): BIEM GEMA
Rights Society (A1, A3, B2 to B4): ASCAP
Rights Society (A1 to A5, B1): BMI
Label Code: LC 0316
Price Code (D:): SE
Price Code (F:): RC250
Price Code (UK:): HH
Other (Inner sleeve): PL85487-8
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A - Variant 1): DM B-2843 A-5/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B - Variant 1): DM B-2843 B-4/85 S II II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A - Variant 2, stamped, "III" hand etched): DM B-2843 A-4/85 S II III
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B - Variant 2, stamped): DM B-2843 B-5/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A - Variant 3, stamped): DM B-2843 A-4/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B - Variant 3, stamped): DM B-2843 B-4/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A - Variant 4, stamped): DM B-2843 A-4/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B - Variant 4, stamped): DM B-2843 B-5/85 S II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A - Variant 5): DM B-2843 A-5/85 S II II
Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B - Variant 5): DM B-2843 B-5/85 S II II
Other (Sleeve): 6/85/S
Pressing Plant ID (Embossed on side B label): [Bass clef]

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Contact (LP, Album, Indianapolis)	RCA Victor, RCA	AJL1-5487	US	1985
Recently Edited	Contact (CD, Album, Made In Japan )	RCA, RCA Victor	PCD1-5487	US	1985
Recently Edited	Contact (LP, Album, Stereo)	RCA Victor	AJL1-5487	Canada	1985
	Contact (CD, Album)	RCA	PD85487	UK & Europe	1985
Recently Edited	Contact (LP, Album)	RCA	RCLP 20345	Greece	1985