Jesse Johnson - Revue: I Want My Girl (12" and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: SP-12144 Condition Details: WHITE-LABEL PROMO. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration spot near top left of front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots with more noticeable wear towards top. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: I Want My Girl Fast Girls About The Record: Revue: I Want My Girl (12" Single), by Jesse Johnson, released in 1985 on A M Records, is a key release from his debut album Revue, showcasing the Minneapolis sound with its funky, synth-driven R B style. This single features the track I Want My Girl, a smooth, romantic R B ballad that became a notable hit, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard R B chart and No. 76 on the Hot 100. Historically, the release is significant as it marked Johnsons emergence as a solo artist after leaving The Time, a band tied to Princes influential Purple Rain era, highlighting his ability to carry the Minneapolis funk legacy forward. The 12" single format, popular in the 1980s, included extended and remixed versions, catering to club DJs and amplifying its dancefloor appeal. Alongside I Want My Girl, other hit singles from the parent album Revue include Be Your Man and Can You Help Me, reinforcing Johnsons chart success.