Kim Carnes - Voyeur (12" Single) (1982) Vinyl • PROMO • Extended Remix

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PROMO text on label. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. Replacement generic white cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); sticker residue near top-right. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no-text and mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots, heavier towards top. Original picture sleeve NOT included. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Voyeur (Extended Version)
2. Voyeur (Extended Version)

About The Record:

Voyeur (12" Single), by Kim Carnes, showcases the extended version of the title track clocking in at 5:45 on both sides of this promotional vinyl, a unique format that emphasizes the song's pulsating synth-pop energy and Carnes' signature raspy delivery. Co-written by Carnes with her husband Dave Ellingson and Duane Hitchings, the track draws intriguing speculation as a modern retelling of the Lady Godiva legend, blending voyeuristic themes with a thriller-like narrative. Historically significant as the lead single from her follow-up album after the blockbuster Mistaken Identity, it earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, highlighting Carnes' evolution toward a harder rock edge amid the early 1980s synth wave. The accompanying music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, stirred controversy for its suggestive content depicting Carnes fleeing a crime scene in seedy Los Angeles streets, leading to a temporary MTV ban that amplified its cultural buzz. As a fan-favorite for its infectious hook and atmospheric production by Val Garay, Voyeur peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also reaching No. 5 in Norway, No. 10 in Spain and Sweden.