System - Sweat (12" Single) (1983) Vinyl 12" Single • PROMO • Dance Remix

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PROMO text on label. Title sticker on front. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Generic Atlantic cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots, heavier towards the top. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Sweat (Dance Version)
2. You Are In My System (Bilingual Dub Version)
3. You Are In My System (Acapella Version)

About The Record:

Sweat, by The System, is a promotional vinyl release showcasing the duo's innovative blend of synth-funk and R&B, produced entirely by David Frank and Mic Murphy using advanced electronic instrumentation that pushed the boundaries of early 1980s dance music. This single features the extended Dance Version of the sultry title track Sweat on the A-side, paired with a Bilingual Dub Version and an Acapella Version of their hypnotic fan-favorite You Are in My System on the B-side, highlighting the duo's experimental approach with multilingual elements and stripped-down vocal showcases. Notably, this promo copy bears etched runouts from Atlantic Studios, adding a collectible allure for enthusiasts of electro-funk history. Historically significant as part of System's debut era, the single captures their pioneering "emoto-electro" style, which fused soulful vocals with new wave influences and laid groundwork for future electronic soul crossovers. The infectious You Are in My System remains a club staple and enduring favorite, while Sweat peaked at No. 10 on the R&B chart, cementing the duo's breakthrough in the genre.