ABC – When Smokey Sings (12" Single, 1987, Mercury 888 726-1, Hauppauge Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
“When Smokey Sings” was ABC’s tribute to Smokey Robinson and became one of the group’s biggest American hits, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the U.S. dance chart. The recording was produced by Martin Fry and Mark White with Chic co-founder Bernard Edwards, connecting ABC’s polished synth-pop to the soul tradition celebrated by the song. This five-track 12" expands the single with the Miami and Detroit mixes, Bonus Beats, the 7" version, and “Chicago (Parts I & II).”

Collector Note
This 1987 U.S. Mercury 888 726-1 edition is the Hauppauge Record Manufacturing pressing, identified by the HRM runout markings and pressing-plant ID 53. Both supplied runouts carry the stamped STERLING mark, confirming lacquer cutting at Sterling Sound. This copy is VG+/VG+ and comes in the original picture jacket.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Label: Mercury
Catalog Number: 888 726-1
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Euro House, Synth-pop

Matrix / Runout
Side A: A-2 888-726-1-AS-HRM [STERLING stamped]
Side B: A-2 888 726 1 BS-HRM [STERLING stamped]
Pressing Plant ID: 53

Tracklist
Side A
A1 When Smokey Sings (The Miami Mix) – 7:02
A2 Chicago (Parts I & II) – 6:38
Side B
B1 When Smokey Sings (7" Version) – 4:21
B2 When Smokey Sings (Bonus Beats) – 4:38
B3 When Smokey Sings (The Detroit Mix) – 6:47

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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