Tracklist
| A1 | I've Just Begun To Love You | 6:28 | |
| A2 | Groove Control | 4:52 | |
| A3 | Take Another Look At Love | 4:24 | |
| A4 | Day And Night | 6:03 | |
| B1 | Do Me Right | 6:03 | |
| B2 | Something To | 4:43 | |
| B3 | Adventures In The Land Of Music | 4:19 | |
| B4 | Ice Breaker | 5:22 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Dick Griffey Productions
- Copyright © – RCA Records
- Manufactured By – RCA Records
- Distributed By – RCA Records
- Designed At – Gribbitt!
- Recorded At – Studio Masters
- Recorded At – Fort Knox Studios (3)
- Recorded At – Jack Clement Recording Studios
- Mixed At – Westlake Audio
- Mixed At – Larrabee Sound Studios
- Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
- Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Credits
- A&R [Coordinator, RCA Records] – Marge Meoli
- A&R [Coordinator, Solar Records] – Dina Andrews
- Art Direction, Design – Henry Vizcarra
- Backing Vocals – Mark Philpart
- Bass – Leon Sylvers III*
- Concertmaster – Janice Gower
- Contractor [Horns] – Gene Dozier
- Drums – Wardell Potts
- Executive-Producer – Dick Griffey
- Guitar – Stephen Shockley
- Illustration – Dennis Mukai
- Keyboards – William Shelby
- Lacquer Cut By – Wally*
- Lead Vocals – William Shelby
- Mastered By – Wally Traugott
- Mixed By – Steve Hodge
- Percussion – Wayne Milstein
- Photography By [Back Cover] – Lucious Washington
- Photography By [Front Cover] – Nick Sangiamo
- Producer – Leon Sylvers III*
- Recorded By – Steve Hodge
- Recorded By [Fort Knox Studios] – Steve Smith (7)
- Synthesizer – William 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
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): Ⅰ
- 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
Other Versions (5 of 17)
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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 | |||
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New Submission
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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 | ||
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New Submission
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Adventures In The Land Of Music (LP, Album) | Solar | SOLA 3 | UK | 1980 |
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Reviews
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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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