Tyrone Brunson - The Smurf / I Need Love (Vinyl 12" Maxi-Single | EU Original | 1982)

Tyrone Brunson – The Smurf / I Need Love is a 1982 funk and electro-boogie classic on Epic. The Washington D.C. bassist named the track after the dance that was popular at the time – a dancefloor filler to this day. The B-side “I Need Love” brings the soulful side, and the graffiti lettering on the cover is by Futura 2000.

On offer is the 1982 EU original pressing on Epic (EPCA 12-3024) as a 12" maxi single.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Epic – EPCA 12-3024
• Format: Vinyl, 12", Maxi-Single
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1982
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Electronic, Electro – 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. The Smurf (6:05)

Side B

1. I Need Love (5:15)

Personnel

Russell Timmons (Executive Producer), Otis Redding III (Written-By), Futura 2000 (Graffiti Lettering), Allen Weinberg (Art Direction).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1982 EU original pressing on Epic (EPCA 12-3024).

What is on the B-side?
“I Need Love”.

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.