Sex Over the Phone is the 9th and final studio album by the Village People

Village People

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. The title track, "Sex Over the Phone

Sex Over the Phone (song)

"Sex Over the Phone" is the title of a song recorded by American disco group the Village People. It reached number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.-Content:...

", had some airplay in Europe

Europe

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, but did not reach the height of the group's earlier releases. As gay subtexts are often found in Village People songs, some have suggested that themes in this album refer to safer sex

Safe sex

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 due to the emergence of AIDS

AIDS

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 within the gay community during the 1980s. The album is also notable for the appearance of new lead singer, Ray Stephens (singer)

Ray Stephens (singer)

Ray Stephens best known for starring in the 1980s TV series, The Great Space Coaster, as the character "Roy." In 1985, Stephens became the lead singer of the Village People. His sole recording with the group was their album, Sex Over the Phone.-External links:...

, who also played Roy on the children's television show The Great Space Coaster

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during the same period.

The 1999 CD

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 release includes the 1999 club mix of the title track. In 2009, the album was released in digital format through online music retailers.

Track listing

1. "Sex Over the Phone
   Sex Over the Phone (song)
   "Sex Over the Phone" is the title of a song recorded by American disco group the Village People. It reached number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.-Content:...
   
   " — 4:22
2. "New York City" — 6:00
3. "Just Give Me What I Want" — 6:12
4. "I Won't Take No for an Answer" — 4:28
5. "Power of the Night" — 5:58
6. "Sexual Education" — 5:32
7. "Sensual" — 4:37
8. "Sex Over the Phone" (New Recorded Club Mix) — 4:15 (Bonus Track on 1999 CD re-release)