Sunday, January 25, 2026

Instant Funk - Instant Funk

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Instant Funk’s 2nd Studio Album “Instant Funk” Originally Released on January 25, 1979.

 

“Instant Funk” is the second studio album by Trenton, New Jersey based disco funk band Instant Funk released in 1979 on Salsoul Records.

 

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #12 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album "I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)", and “Crying”.

 

"I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)" peaked at #1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles and the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs charts. The song also reached #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

“Crying” reached #41 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

 

The album was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA.

 

Track-listing

 

1. I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)

2. Crying

3. Never Let It Go Away

4. Don't You Wanna Party

5. Wide World Of Sports

6. Dark Vader

7. You Say You Want Me To Stay

8. I'll Be Doggone

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology


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