Whitney Houston – Thinking About You 12" Vinyl Promo Single (1985 Arista NM/VG+)

80s BOOGIE SOUL / CLUB CLASSIC: Whitney Houston – Thinking About You (Original 1985 US Arista 12" Promo Single — Frankford/Wayne Herbie Jr. Cut)

Elevate your turntable setup with this rare, collector-grade original 1985 US promotional 12" single of Whitney Houston’s standout boogie-soul track, "Thinking About You" (Arista – ADI-9413 / AD1-9413).

Produced and co-written by electro-boogie innovator Kashif alongside LaLa, this extended version features dynamic, floor-filling remix work by legendary club producer Bruce Forest and remix engineer Michael Hutchinson. Designated as an authentic Promotional Copy (Loaned For Promotion Only) and pressed specifically for club DJs and radio broadcast, this 33 ⅓ RPM 12" cut utilizes wide groove spacing to maximize dynamic headroom, punch, and clarity well beyond standard LP pressings.

Mastered at the legendary Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs in New York City by acclaimed engineer Herbie Powers Jr. (Herbie Jr :>), this vintage promo pressing is an essential, high-fidelity artifact of mid-80s dance-soul history.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Whitney Houston

• Title: Thinking About You

• Label & Catalog Number: Arista – ADI-9413 / AD1-9413 (US Original Promo)

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

• Mastering Studio: Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs, New York

• Mastering Engineer: Herbie Powers Jr. (Etched Herbie Jr ;>))

• Release Year: 1985

• Genre / Style: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Boogie, Disco, Soul

• Production & Songwriting: Produced by Kashif; Written by Kashif & LaLa

• Remix Details: Remix by Bruce Forest; Remix Engineer: Michael Hutchinson

• Barcode: 0 7822-19413-1

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): EMW [MASTERING BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORK] Herbie Jr ;>) ADI-7413-SA (Etched / Stamped)

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): EMW [MASTERING BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORK] Herbie Jr ;>) ADI-7413-SB (Etched / Stamped)

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

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

  Retains brilliant factory gloss and plays with virtually silent backgrounds. Herbie Powers Jr.’s Frankford/Wayne cut delivers punchy synth-bass transients, articulate percussion, and Whitney’s soaring lead vocals with expansive soundstaging and zero inner-groove distortion.

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

  The original jacket is crisp, solid, and clean with rich color, firm seams, and only light, superficial shelf/edge wear from careful storage. No seam splits or structural flaws.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Original 1980s 12" promotional pressings mastered at Frankford/Wayne are revered among DJs and audiophiles for their hot, club-optimized lacquer cuts and deep low-end response. Combining Kashif’s signature synth arrangements with Bruce Forest’s extended club mix, this rare promo pressing delivers the definitive high-fidelity audio presentation of Whitney Houston's early boogie catalog.

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Add this rare 1985 Whitney Houston Frankford/Wayne promo 12" single to your vinyl rotation today!