The iconic sound of New York club culture: D Train. Supported by Paradise Garage and delivering string after string of hits in the early 1980s, this collection of his 12-inch releases is a true classic.
D Train's The Best of The 12" Mixes is a compilation of his signature tracks in extended versions. Known for their funk, boogie, and post-disco sounds, the collection features staples of the dance floors of the era.
James “D-Train” Williams' powerful vocals and Hubert Eaves III's sophisticated production are key features. Synth-driven grooves combine with soulful vocals to create simple yet enduring dance floor arrangements.
The collection also includes remixes by producers such as Paul Hardcastle and François K. The extended arrangements unique to the 12-inch format make the collection easy to mix.
The tracks have also had a lasting influence on the hip-hop scene, with some being sampled by The Notorious B.I.G. in later years. The collection also features in the video game Grand Theft Auto V, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
The content originally compiled on CD has been reissued as a double vinyl LP. This is a collection that lets you experience the full power of these club classics.
A1. You're The One For Me (Labor Of Love Mix)
A2. Keep On
A3. Walk On By
B1. Keep Giving Me Love
B2. Music
C1. Something's On Your Mind
C2. Just Another Night (Without Your Love)
C3. "D" Train Theme
D1. Trying To Get Over (Edited Version)
D2. "D" Train (Dub)
D Train delivered a run of early-'80s hits, earning multiple chart successes and becoming a staple in iconic clubs like New York's Paradise Garage. Their influence has endured far beyond the original fanbase—from being sampled by The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997 to appearing in Grand Theft Auto V in 2013. The Best Of The 12" Mixes, which compiles extended 12-inch versions and remixes by legendary producers Paul Hardcastle and François K, was first released on CD in 1992. Now, for the first time and exclusively for Record Store Day, Unidisc presents the collection as a double LP pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl.
