Pumping Iron II:The Women (1985) Vinyl LP • Soundtrack, Grace Jones, Roach

Catalog Number:

7-90273-1

Musical Styles:

1980s, Contemporary R&B, Disco Funk, Electronic Music, Electropop, Electro/Synth, New Wave, Synth-Pop

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has creases near edges; light-scuffing, (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (picture); two seams partially split. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Future Sex (Roach )
2. Don't Mess With Me (A.K.A. Play To Win) (Fast Forward )
3. Moments In Love (The Art Of Noise )
4. Thinking About Your Love (Skipworth & Turner )
5. Life Is Something Special (Peech Boys )
6. Adventures In Success (Will Powers )
7. What Is Life (Black Uhuru )
8. Feel Up (Grace Jones )

About The Record:

Pumping Iron II:The Women released by Island Records, is the soundtrack for the documentary film of the same name, which follows the 1983 Caesars World Cup bodybuilding competition and highlights the rise of women in professional weightlifting. The album features a dynamic blend of synth-pop, funk, and electronic tracks from artists like The Art of Noise, NYC Peech Boys, and Will Powers, reflecting the era's dance music trends and the film's themes of strength and empowerment. It holds historical significance as a reflection of second-wave feminism, showcasing female athletes breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport, following the legacy of the 1977 film Pumping Iron. The soundtrack includes the notable Larry Levan "Feel Up" remix of Gwen Guthrie's What Is Life?, a sought-after club mix among disco and house music fans. While no major chart-topping singles emerged, The Art of Noise's Moments in Love, featured in a 12-inch version, had previously reached No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985, marking its influence in ambient music.