{"product_id":"abc-when-smokey-sings-12-single-1987-mercury-888-726-1-hauppauge-pressing","title":"ABC – When Smokey Sings (12\" Single, 1987, Mercury 888 726-1, Hauppauge Pressing)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003cbr\u003e“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 \u0026amp; II).”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eMedia: VG+\u003cbr\u003eSleeve: VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, 12\", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Mercury\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number: 888 726-1\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1987\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Euro House, Synth-pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eSide A: A-2 888-726-1-AS-HRM [STERLING stamped]\u003cbr\u003eSide B: A-2 888 726 1 BS-HRM [STERLING stamped]\u003cbr\u003ePressing Plant ID: 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1 When Smokey Sings (The Miami Mix) – 7:02\u003cbr\u003eA2 Chicago (Parts I \u0026amp; II) – 6:38\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1 When Smokey Sings (7\" Version) – 4:21\u003cbr\u003eB2 When Smokey Sings (Bonus Beats) – 4:38\u003cbr\u003eB3 When Smokey Sings (The Detroit Mix) – 6:47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003cbr\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003cbr\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47837311402161,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_69_6931d3d8-c34a-42b3-8861-051dab2fd644.jpg?v=1786484650","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/abc-when-smokey-sings-12-single-1987-mercury-888-726-1-hauppauge-pressing","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}