Animotion – Obsession (US 12″)
Posted by DjPaulT on October 3rd, 2011
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Obsession” is a 1983 song covered in 1984 by the Synthpop-New Wave group Animotion. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV. Despite its relative obscurity, the original is generally regarded as being dramatically superior.
“Obsession” was originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983, although the recording did not perform well. This version was prominently featured in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, most notably in a scene in which a male stripper gyrates his crotch in Lesley Ann Warren’s face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film’s soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9 1/2 Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger.
Contrary to popular belief, the song was never covered by Human League and has often been falsely attributed to them.
SIDE A:
Obsession (Dance Remix) 6:00
SIDE B:
Obsession (Special Dub Mix) 5:30
Mixed By – Mark Berry
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Obsession | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #6 |
| 1985 | Obsession | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #35 |
| 1985 | Obsession | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/maxi-Singles Sales | #3 |
| 1985 | Obsession | U.S. Cashbox Top 100 Singles | #10 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – 880 266-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – John Ryan
Written-By – H. Knight*, M. Des Barres*
NOTES:
From The Mercury LP “Animotion” 880 266-1″
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 16bit 44kHz using Adobe batch processing
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi PNG format, resized to JPEG format for posting.
PW: burningtheground
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October 3rd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
This is one of my all time favorites. What a great record. Positively love this one. Thanks for posting for those who do not have it. I have it on a compilation of their greatest hits. This song is what the 80′s was about. Again, thanks.
OH…Keep up the good posts.
Jeffrey
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:23 pm
You’re very welcome Jeffrey. Thanks for your comment.
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ric Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Jeffrey, this Remix Paul posted is a different remix from the one that is included in their Best Of compilation. There are two different 12″ Remixes for this.
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October 3rd, 2011 at 3:58 pm
That’s interesting about the original. I have never heard about it. Do you have it too?
And also, thanks for the great posts. I have especially loved the last several.
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Hi DH
I do have it I will have to get it out and review the vinyl to make sure it is up to standard for posting. I havn’t played it in years if all is good I will be posting it soon.
Paul
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October 3rd, 2011 at 7:30 pm
It is not thet I don’t have it but it always brings great memories! I like the song and I like dub version too.
Thank you.
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October 3rd, 2011 at 7:51 pm
An awesome post, Paul!
In my Top 20 for 1985…an excellent single and video.
I can’t imagine how brilliant the original will be now…since you mention it’s regarded as “dramatically superior”! Got me so curious!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 5th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Thanks Ric it’s probably pretty high on my list too.
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October 3rd, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Thanks Paul. This is a different version than the 12″ Remix available on “Obsession – The Best of Animotion” that clocks in at 7:33. You rock!
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October 5th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Interesante version.
Muchas gracias.
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May 20th, 2012 at 1:50 am
Please reupload!
PLEASE! I’ve lost a hard disk with a lot of your 12” rips.
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August 5th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
I’d love it if you could reupload this. I missed it the first time around.
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January 27th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
This re-up would be highly appreciated!
Thank you for all your great uploads, stunning stuff!
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