Artist: Colonel Abrams
Genre: House
Colonel Abrams was an American house music artist born in 1950, who achieved success in the mid-1980s as one of house music's early stars. Abrams was known for his powerful voice and his 1985 hit 'Trapped,' which became a house music classic and reached high chart positions internationally. The song's combination of soulful vocals, electronic production, and emotional lyrics helped define early house music's sound. Other successful tracks included 'The Truth' and 'I'm Not Gonna Let (You).' Abrams' music bridged disco, soul, and house music, demonstrating that house could incorporate strong vocal performances and emotional depth. Despite his success in the mid-1980s, Abrams struggled in later years. He passed away in 2016. 'Trapped' remains a beloved house classic, and Abrams is remembered as an important figure in house music's early development, bringing soul and vocal prowess to electronic dance music.
Colonel Abrams vinyl records
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COLONEL ABRAMS Trapped (1985 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Extended Version Extended Dub and A Cappella Version picture sleeve MCAX997) Track Listing: 1. Trapped - Extended Dub 6:44 2. Trapped - Extended Dub 6:44 3. Trapped - A Cappella Version 4:16
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COLONEL ABRAMS Colonel Abrams (1985 UK 9-track vinyl LP the self-titled debut album from the Detroit-born vocalist and dance music pioneer. A landmark release in mid-80s electronic soul and proto-house it features the chart-toppingclub anthem Trapped alongside The Truth Im Not Gonna Let You and Table For Two
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COLONEL ABRAMS Over & Over (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Speculation picture sleeve MCA1041)
£7.49 used
COLONEL ABRAMS Over & Over (Scarce UK 3-track MCA Records advance DJ promotional vinyl 12 from the man who released Trapped also includes Dub Version and Speculation housed in a generic die-cut sleeve WMCAT1041) Track Listing: 1. Over & Over 2. Over & Over - Dub Version 3. Speculation
£8.49 used
COLONEL ABRAMS Trapped (1985 UK 7 vinyl single also including the A Capella version of the title track picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light signs of age whislt the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play MCA 997) Track Listing: 1. Trapped 3:28 2. Trapped - Acapella 4:16
£7.99 used
COLONEL ABRAMS How Soon We Forget (1987 UK 7 injection moulded vinyl single also including the Dub Version of the title track picture sleeve MCA1179) Track Listing: How Soon We Forget How Soon We Forget [Dub]
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COLONEL ABRAMS The Truth (1985 UK 7 vinyl single synth soul grooves includes Instrumental picture sleeve MCA1022)
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COLONEL ABRAMS Music Is The Answer (1984 UK 7 vinyl single funky electro soul workout includes Leave The Message Behind The Door picture sleeve 7P336)
£12.00 used
COLONEL ABRAMS The Truth (1985 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single synth soul grooves also includes Instrumental and Accappella picture sleeve MCAT1022)
£8.99 used
COLONEL ABRAMS How Soon We Forget (1987 UK 3-track 12 ivinyl single includes Extended Version and Extended Dub Version vintage price-stickered picture sleeve MCAT1179) Track Listing: How Soon We Forget How Soon We Forget [Dub]
£7.99 used