Tracklist
| Music Is The Key (House Key) | 9:15 | ||
| Music Is The Key (Basement Key) | 5:45 | ||
| Music Is The Key (Radio Version) | 5:50 | ||
| Music Is The Key (Percussapella Key) | 7:35 |
Credits (6)
Keith NunnallyLead Vocals
Farley Jackmaster Funk*Mixed By
J.M. SilkMixed By-
J.M. SilkProducer
Rocky JonesProducer
Steve Hurley*Written-By
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress
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D.J. International Records – D.J. 888 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
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Rams Horn Records – RHR 3470 | Netherlands | 1985 | Netherlands — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue
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D.J. International Records – D-248 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", Limited Edition, Purple Marbled
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D.J. International Records – DJ 888 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
7", Promo
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D.J. International Records – F-963 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Blue Print
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D.J. International Records – D.J. 888 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Blue Translucent, Marbled
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D.J. International Records – D.J. 888 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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D.J. International Records – D.J. 888 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Reissue
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D.J. International Records – D-248 | US | 1985 | US — 1985 | ||||
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Music Is The Key
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo
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Rams Horn Records – RHR 3470 | Netherlands | 1988 | Netherlands — 1988 |
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referencing Music Is The Key (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue) D-248
Bought my copy of this release in the fantasy records sleeve on 9th November 1985.. life changing record -
Edited 4 years agoThe first house record imported into Britain - autumn 1985. And the first reference to house music in print in England too - legendary DJ and pioneer of British mixing James Hamilton mentioned it in his column at the start of October 1985. Chip E 'Like This' was the first to make the British dance charts though (in December 1985).
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referencing Music Is The Key (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue) D-248
My copy is the D-248 but still with the black label. Not sure if it should be a different entry. -
Edited 7 years agoWhen a friend pointed me out the amazing "Music Is The Key" (especially Basement Key) I was even more bedazzled to discover this was actually licensed and pressed on the Dutch label Rams Horn in 1985! I'm really fascinated how they managed to release this and I wonder whether there exist any other Dutch releases that can predate this Chicago house release (and I am not talking about proto-house releases...) -
The reason why this record is in so many lists is: Music Is The Key (Basement Key)
This mix captures the essence of the birth of House music in 1985 when House was just about to become a genre. -
referencing Music Is The Key (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue) D-248
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The pressing with black printing on white label (DJ-888) has a defect on the A side track 2 (Basement Key Mix). The song starts at over 120 bpm and near the end drops down to 112 bpm, the blue printing label copy (D-248) doesn't do this. -
Edited 12 years agoThe pressing with black printing on white label (DJ-888) has a defect on the A side track 2 (Basement Key Mix). The song starts at over 120 bpm and near the end drops down to 112 bpm, the blue printing label copy (D-248) doesn't do this.
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