It was 1978 when New York-based producer and founding member of The Main Ingredient Tony Sylvester, approached his friend Pepe Willie to ask a favor. He needed studio musicians that could deliver fast & funky for the session to record tracks for The Imperials. Pepe introduced him to two young and multi-talented guys from Minneapolis; Andre Cymone and Prince Rogers Nelson. The recordings took place at the Sound Palace Studios in NYC and resulted in the fashionably titled track 'Fast Freddy The Roller Disco King'. The Imperials album never materialized, making this 12' a sought-after gem featuring Prince and Andre's (uncredited) studio endeavours. The B-side contains another track, 'I Just Wanna Be Your Lovin' Man', which originates from their 94 East Sessions. This 12' is exclusively available for RSD Black Friday as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent yellow colored vinyl, cut on 45 RPM. The vinyl is housed in the iconic TK Record replica sleeve and includes an insert with liner notes. LISTEN: https://youtu. Be/Ua4gs7MqMxE* Replica TK Disco Records sleeve* Includes insert with liner notes* Rare '78 recording featuring Prince and Andre Cymone* Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent yellow colored vinyl* Black Friday 2022 release

Tracklist:

Side A
Fast Freddie the Roller Disco King
Side B
I Just Wanna Be Your Lovin' Man

UPC: 8718026041311
Label: Music On Vinyl
Release Date: 11.25.22
Format: 12" Vinyl

The Imperials - Fast Freddie The Roller Disco King (IEX) (12" Vinyl)