Frankie Knuckles – House Masters

Name: Frankie Knuckles - House Masters
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Label:	Defected – HOMAS23CD
Series:	House Masters
Format:	2 x CD , Compilation
Country:	UK
Released:	Apr 27, 2015
Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Progressive House

Tracklist

1-1	Jamie Principle–	Your Love Featuring – Jamie Principle Producer – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Frankie Knuckles	6:44
1-2	Satoshi Tomiie–	Tears (Classic Vocal) Engineer – John Poppo Mixed By – Frankie Knuckles Presenter – Frankie Knuckles Producer – Satoshi Tomiie Written-By – Satoshi Tomiie Engineer – John Poppo Mixed By – Frankie Knuckles Presenter – Frankie Knuckles Producer – Satoshi Tomiie Written-By – Satoshi Tomiie	6:44
1-3	Frankie Knuckles–	The Whistle Song (Sound Factory 12" Mix) Executive-Producer – Judith Weinstein* Mastered By – Herb Powers* Producer – John Poppo Programmed By – Eric Kupper Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Eric Kupper Executive-Producer – Judith Weinstein* Mastered By – Herb Powers* Producer – John Poppo Programmed By – Eric Kupper Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Eric Kupper	7:20
1-4	Alison Limerick–	Where Love Lives (Classic Mix) Engineer – John Poppo Keyboards – Peter "Ski" Schwartz* Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Alison Limerick Written-By, Producer – Lati Kronlund Engineer – John Poppo Keyboards – Peter "Ski" Schwartz* Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Alison Limerick Written-By, Producer – Lati Kronlund	6:55
1-5	Hercules & Love Affair–	Blind (Frankie Knuckles Remix) Mixed By – Eric Broucek Producer – Tim Goldsworthy Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Anthony* Written-By – Anthony* Mixed By – Eric Broucek Producer – Tim Goldsworthy Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Anthony* Written-By – Anthony*	7:49
1-6	Roberta Gilliam–	Workout (1992 Vocal Mix) Executive-Producer – Judy Weinstein Featuring – Roberta Gilliam Producer – John Poppo Written-By – Robert Brown (3)	6:20
1-7	Jamie Principle–	Baby Wants To Ride Featuring [With] – Jamie Principle Producer – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Frankie Knuckles	8:33
1-8	Andrea Mendez–	Bring Me Love (Classic Frankie) Engineer [Mix] – David Sussman Engineer [Overdubs] – Nir Erelbaum Keyboards, Percussion – Satoshi Tomiie Piano – Terry Burrus Producer – Miles Morgan Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Miles Morgan Engineer [Mix] – David Sussman Engineer [Overdubs] – Nir Erelbaum Keyboards, Percussion – Satoshi Tomiie Piano – Terry Burrus Producer – Miles Morgan Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Miles Morgan	9:22
1-9	Frankie Knuckles–	Only The Strong Survive (Club Mix) Engineer – Tommy White Executive-Producer – Rocky Jones Producer – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Ricky Dillard Written-By – Leon Huff Engineer – Tommy White Executive-Producer – Rocky Jones Producer – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Ricky Dillard Written-By – Leon Huff	8:52
1-10	Frankie Knuckles–	It's Hard Sometime (FK Classic Club) Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Danny Madden Flute – Paul Shapiro Keyboards [Additional] – Eric Kupper Percussion – David Morales Piano – Terry Burrus Producer – John Poppo Vocals [Uncredited] – Shelton Becton Written-By – Satoshi Tomiie Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Danny Madden Flute – Paul Shapiro Keyboards [Additional] – Eric Kupper Percussion – David Morales Piano – Terry Burrus Producer – John Poppo Vocals [Uncredited] – Shelton Becton Written-By – Satoshi Tomiie	7:36
1-11	Adeva–	Beautiful Love (Extended) Producer – Smack Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Patterson*	5:14
2-1	Inner City–	Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin' (Def Mix) Producer – Kevin "Reese" Saunderson* Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Reginald Lucas*	8:26
2-2	Sounds Of Blackness–	The Pressure (Frankie Knuckles Classic Mix) Producer – Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Vocals – Ann Bennett-Nesby Written-By – Terry Lewis	8:23
2-3	The Night Writers–	Let The Music Use You (Club Mix) Producer, Mixed By – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Evans*	7:53
2-4	First Choice–	Let No Man Put Asunder (Frankie Knuckles 12" Remix) Engineer – John Potoker Executive-Producer – Stan Cayre Producer – Baker-Harris-Young Productions Remix – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Bruce Andre Hawes* Engineer – John Potoker Executive-Producer – Stan Cayre Producer – Baker-Harris-Young Productions Remix – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Bruce Andre Hawes*	7:35
2-5	Frankie Knuckles–	Rain Falls (FK Original) Executive-Producer – Judith Weinstein* Music By – Satoshi Tomiie Producer – John Poppo Programmed By [Additional Keyboard Programming], Grand Piano, Realization – Peter "Ski" Schwartz* Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – John Poppo Vocals [Uncredited] – Lisa Michaelis Executive-Producer – Judith Weinstein* Music By – Satoshi Tomiie Producer – John Poppo Programmed By [Additional Keyboard Programming], Grand Piano, Realization – Peter "Ski" Schwartz* Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – John Poppo Vocals [Uncredited] – Lisa Michaelis	6:03
2-6	Chaka Khan–	Ain't Nobody (Hallucinogenic Version) Engineer [Assistant] – Abdu Malahi Engineer [Remix] – John Poppo Producer – Russ Titelman Programmed By [Additional Percussion & Keyboard Programming] – Peter Schwartz Remix, Producer [Additional] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Hawk Wolinski* Engineer [Assistant] – Abdu Malahi Engineer [Remix] – John Poppo Producer – Russ Titelman Programmed By [Additional Percussion & Keyboard Programming] – Peter Schwartz Remix, Producer [Additional] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Hawk Wolinski*	6:53
2-7	Loose Ends–	Hangin' On A String (Frankie Knuckles Club Mix) Engineer – John Poppo Keyboards [Overdubs], Percussion [Overdubs] – Satoshi Tomiie Piano – Terry Burrus Producer – Nick Martinelli Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Steve Nichol Engineer – John Poppo Keyboards [Overdubs], Percussion [Overdubs] – Satoshi Tomiie Piano – Terry Burrus Producer – Nick Martinelli Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Steve Nichol	6:44
2-8	Adeva–	Too Many Fish (Classic Frankie Version) Engineer – John Poppo Mixed By – Frankie Knuckles Producer – Frankie Knuckles Vocals, Featuring – Adeva Written-By – Patricia Daniels Engineer – John Poppo Mixed By – Frankie Knuckles Producer – Frankie Knuckles Vocals, Featuring – Adeva Written-By – Patricia Daniels	9:12
2-9	Lisa Stansfield–	Change (Knuckles Mix) Performer – Lisa Stansfield Producer – Ian Devaney Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Lisa Stansfield	6:26
2-10	Pet Shop Boys–	Left To My Own Devices (Frankie Knuckles Royal Piano Version) Producer – Trevor Horn Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Frankie Knuckles Written-By – Neil Tennant	8:19
2-11	Jamie Principle–	I'll Take You There (Directors Cut Classic Signature Mix) Executive-Producer – Judy Weinstein Keyboards, Drum Programming – Eric Kupper Presenter – Frankie Knuckles Producer, Arranged By – Frankie Knuckles Vocals, Featuring – Jamie Principle Written-By – Jamie Principle Executive-Producer – Judy Weinstein Keyboards, Drum Programming – Eric Kupper Presenter – Frankie Knuckles Producer, Arranged By – Frankie Knuckles Vocals, Featuring – Jamie Principle Written-By – Jamie Principle	7:49

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Defected Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Defected Records Ltd.
Record Company – FKF

Credits

Executive-Producer – Simon Dunmore
Liner Notes – Sven Väth

Notes

Issued in a three- cardboard sleeve, housed in an embossed outer sleeve.

All profits to the Frankie Knuckles Fund.

℗ & © 2015 Defected Records Limited.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 8 26194 31172 8
Mould SID Code: IFPI 06BA
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): ITH0180/CD1 HOMAS23CD/CD1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): ITH0180/CD2.3 HOMAS23CD/CD2
Rights Society: MS
Label Code (GVL Code): GVL 12153

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
New Submission	House Masters (24×File, MP3, Compilation, 320 kbps)	Defected	HOMAS23D5	UK	2015
New Submission	House Masters (24×File, WAV, Compilation)	Defected	HOMAS23D5	UK	2015
New Submission	House Masters (2×CD, Compilation, Stereo)	Defected	HOMAS23CDJP	Japan	2015
Recently Edited	House Masters (Volume One) (2×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation)	Defected	HOMAS23LP1	UK	2024
New Submission	House Masters (Volume Two) (2×12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation)	Defected	HOMAS23LP2	UK	2024

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Reviews

azaro Mar 30, 2025
got 1 for sale in near mint condition me ...
jamesbreeze Feb 2, 2024
RIP Frankie Knuckles. He left a legacy here but if you ever got to hear him live you will know why he was so revered. One of the best.
ReadyBeast Mar 14, 2020
Edited 5 years ago

A technical comment only:
81:47 for CD1 and 84:01 for CD2 !! Far beyond red book specifications.
I was wondering why ripping those CDs in my computer didn't go well. Now I know: exceeding CD limitations along with poor pressing and a CD that gets scratched each time you remove it from the cardboard sleeve and those result in Defect-ed-ive Records.
Iceferno Mar 6, 2019
The best entry in the House Masters series. These 22 tracks take you through each FK era right from the very beginning up to the recent Director's Cut projects. There's a lot of incredibly melodic vocal tracks in this package. Highly recommended for fans of 90s and Soulful House, and a respectful tribute to Frankie's ing. The man definitely deserves a Volume Two.
cyberagga Mar 30, 2018
No Tongue 'n' Cheek's Tomorrow on there ? Criminal.....
CARPEYOLO Aug 21, 2015
This is an amazing collection of house music. Sound quality is superb, booklet is well written, and the music is the work of a genius that was decades ahead of his time. Absolutely essential.

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