Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody 12" Vinyl Single (1987 Arista DMM Sterling NM/VG+)

THE DEFINITIVE 80s DANCE-POP MAXI-SINGLE: Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Original 1987 US Arista 12" Maxi-Single — DMM Sterling Sound Cut)

Step up your collection with an audiophile-grade original 1987 US 12" single of Whitney Houston’s Grammy-winning global anthem, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" (Arista – AD1-9599).

Written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam (Boy Meets Girl) and produced/arranged by Narada Michael Walden alongside executive producer Clive Davis, this essential release showcases extended remixes and additional production by the legendary production powerhouse Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero.

Cut with precision Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) at Sterling Sound and pressed at Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd., this 33 ⅓ RPM 12" pressing features five specialized mixes engineered with wide dynamic headroom, thunderous low-end synth bass, and breathtaking vocal clarity that easily outshines standard LP cuts.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Whitney Houston

• Title: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

• Label & Catalog Number: Arista – AD1-9599 (US Original)

• Format: 12" Vinyl Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Mastering & Cut: Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) at Sterling Sound

• Pressing Plant: Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd.

• Release Year: 1987 (From the album Whitney)

• Genre / Style: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Dance-Pop, Disco

• Production & Remixes: Produced by Narada Michael Walden; Executive Producer: Clive Davis; Additional Production & Remixes by Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): I AD-1-9599. SA SP2 DMM SP1-ISM3- Sterling (Etched)

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): AD-1-9599. SB SP2 DMM SP1-ISM1- Sterling (Etched)

• Special Features: Includes 5 Exclusive Extended / Dub Mixes

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively according to standard Goldmine grading criteria:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The vinyl surface retains deep, brilliant factory gloss with virtually silent backgrounds. The Sterling DMM cut delivers punchy basslines, crisp drum programming, and expansive dynamic headroom with zero inner-groove distortion. An outstanding, top-tier audio copy.

• Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus / Excellent (VG+ / E)

  The original full-color picture sleeve is crisp, vibrant, and well-stored. Features bright artwork, strong seams, and legible spine text with only minor, faint shelf/edge wear. No split seams or major creasing.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Original 1980s 12" maxi-singles cut via Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) at Sterling Sound represent the sonic pinnacle of dance-pop vinyl pressings. With wider groove spacing allowing for higher velocity cuts, Thompson & Barbiero’s extended arrangements deliver a massive soundstage, punchier transients, and extended bass depth that standard LP pressings cannot replicate. Whether you are a club DJ spinning vintage sets or a dedicated audiophile collector, this pristine Near Mint copy is an absolute must-have centerpiece.

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Bring home this iconic 1987 Whitney Houston 12" classic today and elevate your turntable rotation!