I wantcha' back - Delegation

While I was going through hundreds of singles, the title '12th house' leapt out at me. I am, of course, familiar with that title, because it is a track by New Musik from the early Eighties. And I am also familiar with the version by Delegation, because I bought it four years ago.

However, this single is a bit more interesting because it actually has a picture sleeve and a different A-side. 'I wantcha' back' is a good example of the sort of 'soul/dance' track that was popular in the Eighties. It's actually fun to add this single to my collection. 

My collection: 7" single no. 8323
Found: Gaga Music, Goch (Germany), 15 July 2026
Tracks: 'I wantcha' back' / '12th house' 

12th House - Delegation

Buying singles online goes a little bit different than in a real shop. Often you search for songs or artist you already know. In this case, I was searching for singles that were produced by Tony Mansfield - one of my favourite producers - and I came across this interesting little disc.

I knew the song '12th house' as a track by New Musik. It was released as a B-side to their single 'All You Need Is Love'. However, the track was also recorded by a band called Delegation. It turns out their version was actually first released in 1980 - a year before the New Musik version. The track was written - and in the case of Delegation, not produced - by Tony Mansfield. I ordered this single as a matter of interest and I was not disappointed. It's a nice take on a song that I am very familiar with. 

My collection: 7" single no. 6614
Found: Discogs.com, received 21 January 2022
Cost: 29 SEK
Tracks: '12th house' / 'Singing'