DynastyAdventures In The Land Of Music

Label:

Solar – BXL1-3576

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Disco

Tracklist

A1 I've Just Begun To Love You
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Gene Dozier
Written-ByWilliam Shelby
6:28
A2 Groove Control
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements]Ben Wright*
Arranged By [String Arrangements]David Crawford
Written-ByWilliam Shelby
4:52
A3 Take Another Look At Love
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Gene Dozier
Written-ByLeon Sylvers III*
4:24
A4 Day And Night
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Gene Dozier
Written-ByWilliam Shelby
6:03
B1 Do Me Right
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Gene Dozier
Written-ByWilliam Shelby
6:03
B2 Something To
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Gene Dozier
Written-ByNidra Beard
4:43
B3 Adventures In The Land Of Music
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Ben Wright*
Written-ByRicky Smith*
4:19
B4 Ice Breaker
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements]Gene Dozier
Written-ByLeon Sylvers III*
5:22

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Dick Griffey Productions
  • Copyright ©RCA Records
  • Manufactured ByRCA Records
  • Distributed ByRCA Records
  • Designed AtGribbitt!
  • Recorded AtStudio Masters
  • Recorded AtFort Knox Studios (3)
  • Recorded AtJack Clement Recording Studios
  • Mixed AtWestlake Audio
  • Mixed AtLarrabee Sound Studios
  • Mastered AtCapitol Mastering
  • Pressed ByRCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis

Credits

  • A&R [Coordinator, RCA Records]Marge Meoli
  • A&R [Coordinator, Solar Records]Dina Andrews
  • Art Direction, DesignHenry Vizcarra
  • Backing VocalsMark Philpart
  • BassLeon Sylvers III*
  • ConcertmasterJanice Gower
  • Contractor [Horns]Gene Dozier
  • DrumsWardell Potts
  • Executive-ProducerDick Griffey
  • GuitarStephen Shockley
  • IllustrationDennis Mukai
  • KeyboardsWilliam Shelby
  • Lacquer Cut ByWally*
  • Lead VocalsWilliam Shelby
  • Mastered ByWally Traugott
  • Mixed BySteve Hodge
  • PercussionWayne Milstein
  • Photography By [Back Cover]Lucious Washington
  • Photography By [Front Cover]Nick Sangiamo
  • ProducerLeon Sylvers III*
  • Recorded BySteve Hodge
  • Recorded By [Fort Knox Studios]Steve Smith (7)
  • SynthesizerWilliam Shelby

Notes

Come with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits
A1, A2, A4, B1, B3: Spectrum VII & Mykinda Music ASCAP
A3, B4: Rosy Music ASCAP
B2: Spectrum VII, Mykinda Music ASCAP & Proud Tunes BMI
Recorded at Studio Masters, Hollywood, CA., Fort Knox Studios, Hollywood, CA. and Jack Clements Recording Studio, Nashville, Tenn.
Mixed at Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA. and Larrabee Sound, Los Angeles, CA.
Mastered at Capitol Records, Hollywood, CA.
TM Dick Griffey Productions
℗ 1980 Dick Griffey Productions
© 1980, RCA Records, New York, N.Y.
Printed in U.S.A.
Manufactured and distributed by RCA Records

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): BXL1-3576-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): BXL1-3576-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): BXL1-3576-A 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A1OO
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): BXL1-3576-B 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A2LL
  • Pressing Plant ID (Runout Identifier):
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout: Variant 1): BXL1-3576-A 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A7B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout: Variant 1): BXL1-3576-B 1S MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally Ⅰ A4RR

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album) RCA FL-13576 Spain 1980
Adventures In The Land Of Music (Cassette, Album) Solar BXK1-3576 US 1980
New Submission
Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album) Vik LPVS-1952 Venezuela 1980
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Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album, Stereo) RCA Victor BXL1-3576 Canada 1980
New Submission
Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album) Solar SOLA 3 UK 1980

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Reviews

  • Allyoneil's avatar
    Allyoneil
    Dynasty’s second album Adventures In The Land Of Music is a ’80s R&B and funk classic filled with catchy hooks, danceable rhythms, and strong vocal performances. The album was produced by Leon Sylvers III, who was known for his work with other R&B groups such as The Whispers and Shalamar. The musicianship on the album is top-notch with each instrument playing a crucial role in creating the album’s irresistible sound. The iconic title track “Adventures In The Land Of Music“ is an obvious fan favorite with its infectious groove and tight harmonies. It was later sampled by producer DJ Ski for Camp Lo’s 1997 hit “Luchini AKA This Is It.” A4 “Day and Night” is a sultry jam with a seductive groove that showcases the group’s vocal prowess. Lyrically, Adventures In The Land Of Music touches on themes of love, relationships, and self-expression, with a blend of heartfelt ballads and uptempo jams.

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