LeVert - Casanova (12" Single) (1987) Vinyl • The Big Throwdown R&B Remix

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Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); surface impressions on back near top-left. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white), crease from being folded. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Casanova (Extended Mix Version)
2. Throwdown (Album Mix)

About The Record:

Casanova (12" Single), by LeVert, is a maxi-single release featuring extended and dance mixes of the group's signature R&B track Casanova, along with the song Throwdown. Notably, Casanova stands out as the first new jack swing song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, marking a pivotal moment in the genre's emergence. The track also gained cultural traction by appearing in the films The Pick-Up Artist and Fatal Beauty, and later became a staple for New Orleans brass bands after popularization by the Rebirth Brass Band. Casanova remains a fan-favorite for its smooth harmonies and catchy groove, often regarded as LeVert's most iconic song. The single's lead track Casanova achieved significant success, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot Black Singles chart for two weeks.