The Gap Band was an American R&B and funk group from Tulsa, Oklahoma, consisting of brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson. Named after three streets in Tulsa's Greenwood District, the band became one of the most successful funk acts of the early 1980s. Their hits, including 'You Dropped a Bomb on Me,' 'Outstanding,' 'Burn Rubber on Me,' and 'Early in the Morning,' defined the sound of early 1980s funk with their heavy synthesizers, infectious grooves, and Charlie Wilson's distinctive vocals. Their albums 'Gap Band III,' 'Gap Band IV,' and 'Gap Band V: Jammin' were hugely successful. The band's influence on contemporary R&B and hip-hop is substantial, with their songs being sampled extensively. Charlie Wilson later enjoyed a successful solo career, but the Gap Band's legacy as funk innovators remains secure.
Gap Band vinyl records (19)
GAP BAND Jammin In America (1983 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including the Long Version plus extended versions of Burn Rubber On Me [Why You Wanna Hurt Me] and Oops Upside Your Head. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl remains in excellent condition TEX6) Track Listing: A1. Jammin In America 4:50 B1
£9.00 used
THE GAP BAND Big Fun (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also including Serious Dub Mix housed in a paper picture sleeve. The sleeve on this copy has some some light storage marks with the vinyl in shop bought unplayed condition FB-49779) Track Listing: 1. Big Fun 2. Big Fun - Serious Dub Mix
£7.99 used
THE GAP BAND Going In Circles (1987 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Keep Holding On picture sleeve FB49715)
£7.49 used
THE GAP BAND Party Lights (1979 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also featuring Baby Baba Boogie Phonogram die cut company sleeve MER37) Track Listing: 1. Party Lights (Remix) - 3:55 2. Baby Baba Boogie - 3:58
£7.99 used
GAP BAND Someday (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also includes Shake A Leg. Both the paper picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition TE5)
£7.99 used
THE GAP BAND Im Gonna Git You Sucka (1988 UK 2-track vinyl 7 single and including the Extended version housed in a glossy card picture sleeve. This copy is in shop bought unplayed condition) Track Listing: 1. Im Gonna Git You Sucka 2. Im Gonna Git You Sucka - Extended
£7.99 used
THE GAP BAND Someday (1983 UK 2-track injection moulded 7 single featuring backing vocals & harmonica by Stevie Wonder also including Shake A Leg paper picture sleeve TE5)
£9.00 used
GAP BAND Oops Up Side Your Head (1979 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including The Boys Are Back In Town Phonogram company die-cut paper sleeve MER22) Track Listing: 1. Oops Up Side Your Head 2. The Boys Are Back In Town
£14.00 used
GAP BAND How Music Came About (Bop B Da B Da Da) (1986 UK limited edition 4-track 7 vinyl double pack also including I Owe It To Myself Big Fun and Big Fun [Serious Dub Mix] gatefold picture sleeve FB49755D)
£7.99 used
THE GAP BAND Humpin (1980 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also includes No Hiding Place Phonogram company die cut paper sleeve MER63) Track Listing: 1. Humpin (Edit Version) 2. No Hiding Place
£7.99 used