Dynasty – Adventures In The Land Of Music

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Label:	Solar – BXL1-3576
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:	US
Released:	1980
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Disco

Tracklist

A1	I've Just Begun To Love You Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Gene Dozier Written-By – Ricky Smith*, William Shelby	6:28
A2	Groove Control Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Ben Wright* Arranged By [String Arrangements] – David Crawford Written-By – Kevin Spencer, Nidra Beard, William Shelby	4:52
A3	Take Another Look At Love Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Gene Dozier Written-By – Leon Sylvers III*	4:24
A4	Day And Night Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Gene Dozier Written-By – Wardell Potts, William Shelby	6:03
B1	Do Me Right Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Gene Dozier Written-By – Nidra Beard, William Shelby	6:03
B2	Something To Remember Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Gene Dozier Written-By – Gene Dozier, Linda Carriere (2), Nidra Beard	4:43
B3	Adventures In The Land Of Music Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Ben Wright* Written-By – Kevin Spencer, Richard Randolph, Ricky Smith*	4:19
B4	Ice Breaker Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements] – Gene Dozier Written-By – Leon Sylvers III*	5:22

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Dick Griffey Productions
Copyright © – RCA Records
Manufactured By – RCA Records
Distributed By – RCA Records
Designed At – Gribbitt!
Recorded At – Studio Masters
Recorded At – Fort Knox Studios (3)
Recorded At – Jack Clement Recording Studios
Mixed At – Westlake Audio
Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis

Credits

A&R [Coordinator, RCA Records] – Marge Meoli
A&R [Coordinator, Solar Records] – Dina Andrews
Art Direction, Design – Henry Vizcarra
Backing Vocals – Dana Myers*, Dynasty, Mark Philpart
Bass – Leon Sylvers III*
Concertmaster – Janice Gower
Contractor [Horns] – Gene Dozier
Drums – Wardell Potts
Executive-Producer – Dick Griffey
Guitar – Ernest "Pepper" Reed*, Richard Randolph, Stephen Shockley
Illustration – Dennis Mukai
Keyboards – Gene Dozier, Joey Gallo, Kevin Spencer, Ricky Smith*, William Shelby
Lacquer Cut By – Wally*
Lead Vocals – Kevin Spencer, Linda Carriere (2), Nidra Beard, William Shelby
Mastered By – Wally Traugott
Mixed By – Bob Brown (5), Steve Hodge
Percussion – Harvey Mason, Kenny Hutson, Wayne Milstein
Photography By [Back Cover] – Lucious Washington
Photography By [Front Cover] – Nick Sangiamo
Producer – Leon Sylvers III*
Recorded By – Steve Hodge
Recorded By [Fort Knox Studios] – Steve Smith (7)
Synthesizer – Ricky Smith*, William Shelby

Notes

Come with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits
A1, A2, A4, B1, B3: Spectrum VII & Mykinda Music ASCAP
A3, B4: Rosy Music ASCAP
B2: Spectrum VII, Mykinda Music ASCAP & Proud Tunes BMI
Recorded at Studio Masters, Hollywood, CA., Fort Knox Studios, Hollywood, CA. and Jack Clements Recording Studio, Nashville, Tenn.
Mixed at Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA. and Larrabee Sound, Los Angeles, CA.
Mastered at Capitol Records, Hollywood, CA.
TM Dick Griffey Productions
℗ 1980 Dick Griffey Productions
© 1980, RCA Records, New York, N.Y.
Printed in U.S.A.
Manufactured and distributed by RCA Records

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): BXL1-3576-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): BXL1-3576-B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): BXL1-3576-A 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A1OO
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): BXL1-3576-B 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A2LL
Pressing Plant ID (Runout Identifier): Ⅰ
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout: Variant 1): BXL1-3576-A 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A7B
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout: Variant 1): BXL1-3576-B 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A4RR

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album)	RCA	FL-13576	Spain	1980
	Adventures In The Land Of Music (Cassette, Album)	Solar	BXK1-3576	US	1980
New Submission	Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album)	Vik	LPVS-1952	Venezuela	1980
Recently Edited	Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album, Stereo)	RCA Victor	BXL1-3576	Canada	1980
New Submission	Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album)	Solar	SOLA 3	UK	1980

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Reviews

Allyoneil Apr 26, 2023
Dynasty’s second album Adventures In The Land Of Music is a ’80s R&B and funk classic filled with catchy hooks, danceable rhythms, and strong vocal performances. The album was produced by Leon Sylvers III, who was known for his work with other R&B groups such as The Whispers and Shalamar. The musicianship on the album is top-notch with each instrument playing a crucial role in creating the album’s irresistible sound. The iconic title track “Adventures In The Land Of Music“ is an obvious fan favorite with its infectious groove and tight harmonies. It was later sampled by producer DJ Ski for Camp Lo’s 1997 hit “Luchini AKA This Is It.” A4 “Day and Night” is a sultry jam with a seductive groove that showcases the group’s vocal prowess. Lyrically, Adventures In The Land Of Music touches on themes of love, relationships, and self-expression, with a blend of heartfelt ballads and uptempo jams.