Heatwave - Too Hot To Handle - 2 x 180g Vinyl LP

2023 release

Too Hot to Handle was the debut album from the soul/funk ensemble Heatwave, and it was well received by R&B and pop fans. Their initial release was the disco anthem "Boogie Nights." From the suspenseful, interlude-like intro to the adamant vocal delivery, the single had a lasting effect on the charts. It peaked at numbers five and two on the Billboard R&B and pop charts, respectively. The ballad "Always and Forever" was and continues to be an ageless piece. Johnnie Wilder's vocal exhibition throughout the vamp is breathtaking. It peaked at number two on the Billboard R&B charts. These two releases were respectively certified platinum and gold singles. Heatwave did not waste any recording time. This album employs nothing but quality tracks. The moderately paced "Ain't No Half Steppin'" was received warmly by radio, and it remains a staple. While Rod Temperton was writing excellent songs, Johnnie Wilder's supreme vocals gave the songs their identity.

Craig Lytle AMG

The American-based funk/disco band Heatwave formed in 1975 and its lineup originally consisted of Johnnie Wilder Jr., Rod Temperton, Roy Carter, Mario Mantese, Ernest (Bilbo) Berger and Eric Johns. Their most popular hits include “Boogie Nights” and “Always And Forever”, which both feature on the 1976 debut album Too Hot To Handle. “Boogie Nights” charted at #2 on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The track was covered many times, including by KC and the Sunshine Band, Will To Power, 911 and The Weather Girls.

Too Hot To Handle is available on vinyl for the first time as a 2LP expanded edition, featuring 8 bonus tracks, including 2 alternative versions of their disco classic “Boogie Nights”. This 2LP-set is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on pink & purple marbled vinyl.

    - Disc 1 -
    1 Too Hot to Handle
    2 Boogie Nights
    3 Ain't No Half Steppin'
    4 Always and Forever
    
    5 Super Soul Sister
    6 All You Do Is Dial
    7 Lay It on Me
    8 Sho'nuff Must Be Luv
    9 Beat Your Booty

    - Disc 2 -
    1 Turn Out the Lamplight (Bonus Track)
    2 Slip Your Disc to This (Bonus Track)
    3 Special Offer (Bonus Track)
    4 Boogie Nights (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
    
    5 Too Hot to Handle (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
    6 Always and Forever (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
    7 Ain't No Half Steppin' (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
    8 Boogie Nights (12" Disco Version) (Bonus Track)