The mix retains the original's tempo, which famously clocks in at approximately 103–104 beats per minute . This specific rhythm is widely utilized in medical training as the ideal tempo for performing hands-only CPR .
It appears on the Saturday Night Fever (Deluxe Edition) alongside other Serban Mixes of Bee Gees hits like "Night Fever" and "How Deep Is Your Love". Summary Table Original Release 1977 (Saturday Night Fever) Serban Mix Release 2017 (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Mixing Engineer Serban Ghenea Duration 4:57 (approximately 13 seconds longer than the original) Key Change Increased low-end/bass and modern dynamic range Stayin’ Alive (Serban Mix)
The track was remixed by , one of the most prolific and successful mixing engineers in modern music history. While the original 1977 version was mixed for the technical limitations of vinyl and 70s radio, the Serban Mix updates the sound for modern playback systems : The mix retains the original's tempo, which famously