Sa-Fire “Let Me Be The One” 12” Single (1987)

Details: Safire’s 1987 freestyle hit single, “Let Me Be The One” 12” single on Cutting Room Records. Cover has light edge and ring wear. Record has hit through top of cover (small amount). Record looks great!

Description: “She was discovered at an audition for the Cutting Records label, which won her the chance to record the already-waiting single "Don't Break My Heart." Released in 1986, it became an instant freestyle classic, as did the early-1987 follow-up "Let Me Be the One" (which she co-wrote). The success of both singles helped Safire land a deal with Mercury, where she recorded her self-titled debut album.”—AllMusic

“Wilma Cosmé (born 16 January 1966, in San Juan, Puerto Rico), better known by her stage name Safire, is a Puerto Rican singer. Safire is one of the few freestyle singers to cross over into the pop world. Safire has been featured in various magazines, such as Us Magazine, Billboard, Vogue, Elle, and most recently in the December 2011 issue of Signature Hits Magazine. She was the first Latina to grace the cover of Spin Magazine. Sa-Fire has also appeared on television programs such as American Bandstand, Pat Sajak Show, Joan Rivers Show, Latin Connection, MTV International, Party Machine, PM Magazine, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, TMZ, The View, MTV, and Telemundo. SaFire has performed throughout the United States, Japan, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America. She has won numerous awards for her work, including six New York Music Awards, three Desi Awards, ASCAP award for writing "Thinking of You." the LGBT lifetime achievement Award. Sold over 1.9 million records.”

Grade: VG+ (Cover) / NM (Record)

TRACK LISTING SIDE A:

A1. Let Me Be The One

TRACK LISTING SIDE B:

B1. Let Me Be The Dub