Bumblebee Unlimited Sting Like A Bee LP 1979 RCA Patrick Adams Lady Bug VG+

Item Specifics

• Artist: Bumblebee Unlimited

• Title: Sting Like A Bee (Featuring "Lady Bug" & "I Got A Big Bee")

• Label: RCA Victor / RCA Records

• Catalog Number: AFL1-3407 / AFL13407 / AFL1-3407-A / AFL1-3407-B

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1979

• Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

• Style: Disco, Garage Classic, Space Disco, Boogie, Synth-Disco, The Loft, Paradise Garage, Studio 54

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

• Features: US Original 1st Pressing, Black RCA Victor Nipper Dog Labels, Produced & Arranged by Gregory Carmichael & Patrick Adams (Cloud One / Phreek / Inner Life), Includes 9:52 Underground Club Anthem "Lady Bug", Promo Stamped Back Cover

Description

Holy Grail Vintage Original 1979 RCA Victor NYC Underground Disco LP (Patrick Adams & Greg Carmichael) Authentic vintage original 1979 US RCA Victor first pressing of the iconic disco masterpiece Sting Like A Bee by cult studio outfit Bumblebee Unlimited (AFL1-3407).

Musical & Production Highlights:

• Legendary Patrick Adams & Greg Carmichael Production: Created by the visionary NYC dance music architects behind Cloud One, Universal Robot Band, Phreek, Musique, and Inner Life, featuring Adams' signature heavy synthesizer arrangements, thundering analog basslines, and infectious pitched vocal hooks.

• Essential Paradise Garage & The Loft Classic: Played heavily by pioneering DJs Larry Levan and David Mancuso.

• Massive side-long and extended dancefloor suites:

  • "Lady Bug" (9:52) — historic 10-minute underground anthem driven by an irresistible bass groove, cosmic synths, and driving percussion breakdowns.

  • "I Got A Big Bee" (7:55) — relentless 8-minute uptempo floor-filler.

  • "I Love You" (8:05) — soaring 8-minute space-disco journey.

  • "Space Shuttle Ride" (6:30) and "Honey Bun" (5:20).

• Features classic black RCA Victor center labels with the full-color Nipper dog logo.

• Early first matrix runout pressing: AFL1-3407A-1 A1C.

• Housed in its original vintage picture jacket featuring the iconic bumblebee artwork and demonstration stamp on the back.

Technical Data

• Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped / Etched): AFL1-3407A-1 A1C

• Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped / Etched): AFL1-3407B-1...

• Executive Producer: Gregory Carmichael

• Producers & Arrangers: Gregory Carmichael, Patrick Adams, Joey Badlotto

• Speed: 33 ⅓ RPM

• Format: 12" LP Album, Stereo

• Production Text: TM(s) ® RCA CORP.—MADE IN U.S.A. • ℗ 1979 RCA RECORDS

Condition Report

• Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition of the vinyl, labels, and cover.

• You will receive the exact item shown in the pictures.

Tracklist

• SIDE A (AFL1-3407 / AFL1-3407-A / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. I Got A Big Bee (Carmichael) — 7:55 (Produced & Arranged by Gregory Carmichael)

  2. Lady Bug (Carmichael - Adams - Truss) — 9:52 (Produced by Gregory Carmichael & Patrick Adams)

• SIDE B (AFL1-3407 / AFL1-3407-B / Stereo / 33 ⅓ RPM):

  1. I Love You (Carmichael) — 8:05 (Produced & Arranged by Gregory Carmichael)

  2. Space Shuttle Ride (Carmichael - Badlotto) — 6:30 (Produced & Arranged by Gregory Carmichael)

  3. Honey Bun (Carmichael - Badlotto - Truss) — 5:20 (Produced & Arranged by Gregory Carmichael and Joey Badlotto)