Rockers Revenge - Walkin' On Sunshine (12" Maxi-Single | 1982)

Rockers Revenge – Walkin' On Sunshine is a maxi-single by Rockers Revenge, a studio project put together by producer Arthur Baker in 1982. Reggae singer Donnie Calvin sings this cover of the Eddy Grant song. In the US it came out on Streetwise and reached No. 1 on the Billboard dance chart, and No. 4 in the UK. This copy is the 1982 German 12" on Metronome (0930.089) from the "Maxi-Dancer" series, playing at 45 RPM.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Metronome 0930.089
• Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1982
• Series: Maxi-Dancer
• Genre: Soul & Funk, Boogie, 12" Maxi-Singles

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 (SKU S RR1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Walkin' On Sunshine (9:30)

Side B

1. Walkin' On Sunshine (4:35)
2. Acapella Sunshine (3:00)

Personnel

Vocals: Donnie Calvin; produced by Arthur Baker; written by Eddy Grant.

FAQ

Who wrote "Walking On Sunshine"?
The song is by Eddy Grant and first appeared on his 1979 album Walking On Sunshine. Rockers Revenge turned it into a long club version in 1982.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Which versions are on the record?
Side A has the long 9:30 version; side B has a shorter version (4:35) and the a cappella "Acapella Sunshine".

Do you have more Rockers Revenge records?
Right now this is our only Rockers Revenge maxi-single. More club records are in our 12" Maxi-Singles and Soul & Funk collections.