In 1978, fresh off a string of tumultuous recording sessions, OBIISSS founding member Billy Noknees decided it was time to revisit one of his more notorious tracks—Have You Seen My Balls?. Originally a cheeky, tongue-in-cheek tune that became a cult favorite among fans, Billy felt it deserved a disco makeover to match the feverish energy of the era.

The session was set in a familiar studio, and this time, Billy teamed up once again with producer Slim "Slim" Slimmington, who had weathered more than his fair share of Billy’s antics. The goal was simple: to transform Have You Seen My Balls? from its playful origins into a full-blown disco anthem. But, as always with Billy, things took an unexpected turn.

The session started smoothly enough, with Slim and the band laying down a funky new arrangement that was undeniably catchy. But when it came time for Billy to step up to the mic, the atmosphere shifted. Whether it was the memory of past sessions or the sheer absurdity of the song’s premise, Billy seemed determined to push the boundaries even further this time around.

What followed was a re-recording that took the original’s innuendo and cranked it up to eleven. Billy’s vocals were as smooth as ever, but there was an unmistakable glint of mischief in his delivery. The chorus, which had once been merely suggestive, now bordered on the outrageous—so much so that even the seasoned studio crew found themselves blushing.

Slim, ever the professional, managed to capture the energy of the session, though even he had to admit that this version of Have You Seen My Balls? was unlikely to get much radio play. And he was right—the track was quickly deemed too risqué for mainstream release, and the tapes were shelved.

But the disco gods work in mysterious ways, and years later, these tapes were rediscovered. We’ve given this daring re-recording the full AI remastering treatment, bringing Billy’s audacious take on the track back to life. Presented here with its original sleeve, Have You Seen My Balls? is more than just a disco tune—it’s a playful, provocative piece of 1978 history, reimagined and ready to raise a few eyebrows once again. Prepare to dance to a beat that’s as bold as it is bawdy!

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