Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force – Looking For The Perfect Beat

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Genre:	Hip Hop
Style:	Electro
Year:	1983

Tracklist

		Looking For The Perfect Beat (Vocal)	6:56
		Bonus Beats II	2:00
		Looking For The Perfect Beat (Instrumental)	6:58

Credits (4)

Tom Silverman
Executive-Producer
TC*
Lacquer Cut By
Arthur Baker
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By
John Robie
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM, Single	21 Records – 2.115	Netherlands	1983	Netherlands — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM	Tommy Boy – 0930.112		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM	21 Records – POSPX 561	UK	1983	UK — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7", 45 RPM, Single	21 Records – 21.015	Netherlands	1983	Netherlands — 1983
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7", 45 RPM	Polydor – 810 704-7	Italy	1983	Italy — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM	Polydor – 810 569-1		1983	— 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7", 45 RPM, Promo	Tommy Boy – TB-831-7	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Injection Labels	Metronome – 0030.620		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US	1983	US — 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint	Tommy Boy – TB-831-7	US	1983	US — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM	Polydor – 810 569-1	Spain	1983	Spain — 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7"	Ariola – 810707-78	Brazil	1983	Brazil — 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM	Polydor – 810 569-1	Italy	1983	Italy — 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7", 45 RPM	21 Records – POSP 561	UK	1983	UK — 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 45 RPM	Metronome – 0930.112		1983	— 1983	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 7", 45 RPM, Single	Polydor – 810 704-7	Spain	1983	Spain — 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", Maxi-Single	21 Records – 2.115	Netherlands	1983	Netherlands — 1983	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US	1983	US — 1983
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12"	CBS/Sony – 12AP 3015	Japan	1985	Japan — 1985	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", Promo	CBS/Sony – 12AP 3015	Japan	1985	Japan — 1985	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM, Blue-Green Labels	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US	1989	US — 1989	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US	1989	US — 1989	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat CD, Single, Reissue	Tommy Boy – TBCD 831	US	1993	US — 1993
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition	Tommy Boy – tb 330	US	1998	US — 1998	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat CD, Maxi-Single	Tommy Boy – TBCD 330	US	1998	US — 1998	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat (Brutal Bill Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo	Tommy Boy – tb 330	US	1998	US — 1998	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat (Brutal Bill Remix) 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing	Tommy Boy – TB330	US	1998	US — 1998	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat (Brutal Bill Remix) CD, Single, Limited Edition, Promo	Tommy Boy – tbcd 330	US	1998	US — 1998	New Submission
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", Reissue	Rhino Records (2) – 8122-74776-1	UK	2006	UK — 2006	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US		US	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maroon	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US		US	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US		US	Recently Edited
	Looking For The Perfect Beat 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress	Tommy Boy – TB-831	US		US	Recently Edited

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Reviews

espresso1967 Nov 1, 2023
referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maroon) TB-831

So I have this in black but I cannot find any other listing with the breakers upside down other than the moroon color listing. Any help would be appreciated.
defendergroove Jul 23, 2021
Edited 3 years ago

referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) TB-831

i realy love that stuff. It was very impressive for me in the early 80ies. I , i asked my father "how they make
an human voice sounding electric"? I still love it!
telogic Feb 28, 2021
referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) TB-831

This 12 has a different mix than later releases the edits and mix are more raw never noticed until I go a second copy there are a few poor edits in this mix
mbailey0619 Jun 3, 2017
referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM, Blue-Green Labels) TB-831

Hi djsid86, so your soulsonic force has 2 versions on each side? Do you have any pictures of this 12"??
djsid86 May 12, 2017
referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM, Blue-Green Labels) TB-831

On my copy there are 2 tracks on the B side. B1 is the instrumental and I believe B2 is the same as A2 -- just another Bonus Beats.
rodrigobreak Mar 4, 2013
Edited 10 years ago

referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (7") 810707-78

Brazilian version of the hit "looking for the perfect beat" with exclusive cover that just came out in Brazil. I have to say to collectors and lovers of electro, this record is extremely rare. From when I started collecting records, I have seen no more than two or three copies of this record here in Brazil. Very collectible!

Greetings,

Rodrigobreak
Geebeats Sep 6, 2010
referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", 45 RPM) POSPX 561

Wicked old skool Hip Hop tune that stands the test of time for that real true Hip Hop classic sound, peace DJ Geebeats.
DJ343 Jan 16, 2003
referencing Looking For The Perfect Beat (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) TB-831

A review inside one of the old Tommy Boy record sleeves said "The most intricate example of space funk ever to hit vinyl." It went to show that the term "electro" was not well known yet in 1982. Looking For The Perfect Beat strongly took off on its own course away from Planet Rock and established its own space. I spent many hours on cardboard listening to this one.