Prince Charles And The City Beat Band – Gang War (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1983)

Prince Charles And The City Beat Band – Gang War was released in 1983 on Virgin / Solid Platinum Records. The band led by Prince Charles Alexander blends funk, electro and disco into a dancefloor-ready package – "The Sound Of Young Boston", as the cover puts it. Tracks include Rise, Move Your Feet (To The Beat), Tight Jeans and Gang War (Or The Acid Funk Syndrome).

On offer is the 1983 EU original pressing on Virgin (205 653).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – 205 653
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1983
• Genre: Funk / Soul, Disco, Electro, Hip Hop – more in Soul / Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Rise (4:03)
2. Move Your Feet (To The Beat) (2:32)
3. You Are My Love (4:16)
4. Passion (5:45)

Side B

1. In The Streets (7:11)
2. Tight Jeans (5:42)
3. Gang War (Or The Acid Funk Syndrome) (5:45)

Personnel

Prince Charles Alexander (Lead Vocals, Lyricon, Flute, Producer), Tony Rose (Mixed By, Album Concept), Baron Browne (Bass), Walter "Tap" Peavy (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1983 EU original pressing on Virgin (205 653).

What does the record sound like?
Electro funk with Lyricon, synths and fat grooves – between disco and early hip hop.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.