Shannon – Let The Music Play

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Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Freestyle
Year:	1983

Tracklist

		Let The Music Play	4:38
		Let The Music Play (Dub Version)	3:48

Credits (8)

Chris Barbosa
Mixed By
Nelson Cruz
Mixed By
Rob Kilgore*
Performer [All Instruments]
Chris Barbosa
Producer
Mark Liggett
Producer
Rod Hui
Producer

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Unidisc – 7MM-702	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983
	Let The Music Play 12", 45 RPM	Club – 814 752-1	UK	1983	UK — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo	Emergency Records – EMDS 6540	US	1983	US — 1983
	Let The Music Play 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single	Polydor – 817 045-1	Scandinavia	1983	Scandinavia — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", Single, 45 RPM	Dance Records – 105.943	Netherlands	1983	Netherlands — 1983
	Let The Music Play (Special-Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Violet Labels	Bellaphon – 120·07·067		1983	— 1983
	Let The Music Play 12", 45 RPM, Single	Dance Records – 601.040	Benelux	1983	Benelux — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Bellaphon – 100·07·238		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Polydor – 817 045-7		1983	— 1983
	Let The Music Play 7", Single, 45 RPM, Purple Sleeve	Warehouse Records (3) – 814 752-7	UK	1983	UK — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12"	Unidisc – MM-006	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983
	Let The Music Play (Re-Mix) 12", 45 RPM	Dance Records – 601040	Netherlands	1983	Netherlands — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo	Polydor – 817 045-1		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Polydor – 817 045-7	Australia	1983	Australia — 1983
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, SP - Specialty Pressing	Emergency Records – 7-99810	US	1983	US — 1983
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Single	Polydor – 817 045-7		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Casablanca – 814 752-7	Italy	1983	Italy — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", 45 RPM	Casablanca – 814 752-1	Italy	1983	Italy — 1983
	Let The Music Play 12", 45 RPM, Single	Club – 814 752-1	UK	1983	UK — 1983
	Let The Music Play = Deja Que Suene La Musica 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo	Polydor – 817 045-1	Spain	1983	Spain — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo	Emergency Records – EMDS 6540	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Unidisc – 12MM-006	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983
	Let The Music Play = Deja Que La Música Toque 12"	Trebol – TI - 70729	Mexico	1983	Mexico — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Emergency Records – MM-702	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Promo	Emergency Records – EMS 4540	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play (Special-Remix) 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Grey labels	Bellaphon – 120·07·067		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", Maxi-Single	Polydor – 817 045-1	Australasia	1983	Australasia — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", Promo	Warehouse Records (3) – LET DJ 1	UK	1983	UK — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Emergency Records – MM-006	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo	Mirage (2) – 7-99810	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Unidisc – 7MM-702	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Single, Blue Sleeve	Phonogram – 814-752-7	UK	1983	UK — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 12", 45 RPM, Single	Polydor – 817 045-1	New Zealand	1983	New Zealand — 1983
	Let The Music Play 12", Promo	Club – LET 112 DJ	UK	1983	UK — 1983
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Polydor – 7DM 0106	Japan	1983	Japan — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Unidisc – MM-702	Canada	1983	Canada — 1983
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Dance Records – 105.943	Netherlands	1983	Netherlands — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Bellaphon – 100·07·238		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play 7", 45 RPM	Polydor – 817 045-7	New Zealand	1983	New Zealand — 1983	Recently Edited
	Let The Music Play = Deja Que Suene La Musica 7", 45 RPM, Single	Polydor – 817 045-7	Spain	1983	Spain — 1983	Recently Edited

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Reviews

FlatWaxAU Feb 13, 2025
Edited 3 months ago

referencing Let The Music Play (12") PRV 02.2002

Forget the Junior Vasquez mix, Full Intention absolute smash this one out of the ball park. The only caveat - pitch it down 2.5%. Pressing is surprisingly quiet and the textured sleeve looks great. A classic track - redone right. ✅
FlatWaxAU Nov 30, 2024
Edited 5 months ago

referencing Let The Music Play (Special-Remix) (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single, Grey Labels) 120·07·067

Essential 80s classic, sounding as good as it did over 40 years ago. The Super-Sound discs made in are a great series, and a welcome addition to any dance music collection.
cybercollector Nov 24, 2024
referencing Let The Music Play (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo) EMDS 6540

FYI: Chris Barbosa, one of the masterminds behind this genre-defining dance track, which later became known as "Freestyle" sadly ed away on October 18, 2024. R.I.P.🫶🌹.
rob_disanto Nov 11, 2024
referencing Let The Music Play (Remix) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Purple) SPEC-1827

There is also a picture label version that came out after this one and the same year. Different shade of purple with cool Shannon picture labels!
bigguys45s Jun 24, 2023
referencing Let The Music Play (7", 45 RPM, Stereo, SP - Specialty Pressing) 7-99810

A dance pop hi nrg r&b classic hit. Love this one! A well deserved top 10 hit single.
Electroscope_Records Feb 24, 2023
referencing Let The Music Play (Remix) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Purple) SPEC-1827

Wow! What a find and the sound on this is perfect! As lau3008 commented. I'm glad his review of this classic was on point. Don't sleep on this classic repress. Plus the colored record and the artful sleeve are fresh.
lau3008 Dec 31, 2022
referencing Let The Music Play (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix) (12", Delicate clear blue) SPEC 1857

this record is superb - audiophile pressing, bass , highs , voice , all is right on cue - agree with preceding POST , placed it on a high end doubled inner sleeve (planete disque)
lau3008 Dec 31, 2022
referencing Let The Music Play (Remix) (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue, Purple) SPEC-1827

this record is superb - audiophile pressing, bass , highs , voice , all is right on cue
Mark_Anthony Oct 28, 2021
Edited 3 years ago

referencing Let The Music Play (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix) (12", Delicate clear blue) SPEC 1857

This record comes with a PVC sleeve that will destroy it if you leave it in the sleeve for a year or 2. If you own this, immediately transfer the vinyl to some other sleeve and keep the original inner as a keep sake or something.
132_BPM Oct 12, 2021
referencing Let The Music Play (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix) (12", Delicate clear blue) SPEC 1857

The barcode (on square yellow sticker on back) is 068381185716.