Olivia Newton-John – Soul Kiss (US 12″)
Posted by DjPaulT on August 28th, 2012
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Soul Kiss” was the first single and title track from Olivia Newton-John’s thirteenth studio album. Released in 1985 the single reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts, Newton-John’s last U.S. Top 40 Pop single to date in the U.S. and her second-to-last in Canada, and “Bubbled Under” the UK singles chart at #100.
“Soul Kiss” was a continuation of Olivia’s move into more sexually suggestive territory that had begun four years earlier with “Physical”. Newton-John was pregnant at the time of the single’s release and was therefore unable to promote it. A music video was produced and recieved heavy rotation on MTV and VH-1, the video features a very pregnant Olivia mostly filmed on a bed of red satin sheets, the video also featured Olivia’s husband at the time Matt Lattanzi.
Definition: Soul Kiss
–noun
An open-mouthed kiss in which the tongue of one partner is manipulated in the mouth of the other.
Also called deep kiss, French kiss.
SIDE A:
Soul Kiss (Extended Dance Mix) 6:54
SIDE B:
Soul Kiss (Dub Mix) 6:15
Soul Kiss (Instrumental Mix) 5:01
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Soul Kiss | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #20 |
| 1985 | Soul Kiss | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks | #20 |
| 1985 | Soul Kiss | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | #28 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23593
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – John Farrar
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Written-By – Mark Goldenberg
NOTES:
Original version appears on the Olivia Newton-John album “SOUL KISS” MCA-6151
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 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
PW: burningtheground
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August 28th, 2012 at 2:37 pm
thanks!!
who you prefer?
Olivia newton john or Belinda Caelisle?
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 28th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
Olivia most definately!
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August 28th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Yes, another ONJ 12 inch in perfect quality. Glad with the B-side. I loved this song right away upon release. Ooooh Paul, now you HAVE to re-rip the older ones. We want them in the better quality like these two this week! Skip posting new 12 inches for a few days, we won’t mind at ALL. If Universal doesn’t do the job, hey, we are completely depending on you
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 28th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Stefano, I also loved this song as soon as i heard it too. I’ll see what i can do mate
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Stefano Reply:
August 28th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
We appreciate your time and effort, Paul. Excellent blog, superb quality, what else can we say?
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August 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
First off thanks for posting Olivia’s The Rumour yesterday, the sound quality was superb. The funny thing about your Soul Kiss rip is, last year I purchased the japan shm cd remaster of the Soul Kiss album just so I could have a remastered version of the Extended mix, your new rip sounds better. lol
You’re the best
Bob
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 28th, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Wow! Thanks Bob just goes to show that vinyl rules in my opinion. I also have the Japanese Box set and agree. You just made my day
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August 29th, 2012 at 12:19 am
Vinyl rip rules if done the right way, and which you do Paul!
One of my favourite Olivia’ remixes as Thompson & Barbiero got it on the G-spot!
Back in end 1985, when Soul Kiss was the highest debut of the week on AT40 at #34, I was counting down the weeks when it would hit Top 10 and then Top 5. I was gutted when it only managed #20.
I have both Olivia 12″s that you posted, and after reading the previous comments, I can’t wait to check out your rips! Thank you!
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 29th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
How did you like the rips Ric? I always thought “Soul Kiss” should have at least been a top 10 single but it wasn’t meant to be.
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ric Reply:
August 29th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
I always trust your ripping skills Paul, but am aware that you are also at the mercy of the age, pressing and wear-n-tear of each vinyl.
However, I must say the rip for this is out of this world. Each chime and each beat sound so resounding!!!
Bliss!
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 29th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Thank you Ric. i was particularly worried about this one because there are so many soft and quiet parts in the mix. I think it turned out nicely too.
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August 29th, 2012 at 1:13 am
Hi Paul. I adore your site. Is there any chance (please please please) you could re-post the other ONJ singles that are lost to old multiupload links? (especially Twist of Fate)? Thanks, either way. You rock.
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Hi Derek I am working on putting a dent in the ONJ collection this week. I will be re-ripping some of them including “Twist Of Fate” with my newer equipment so the new rips will sound way better than the old ones
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August 29th, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Thank you so much, DJ. I can’t wait to give this one & Toughen Up a “spin”.
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 29th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
You’re welcome Matt
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August 30th, 2012 at 6:34 am
1 000 000 ‘Thank you’ dear Paul!
Soul Kiss from me
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DjPaulT Reply:
August 30th, 2012 at 8:10 am
You’re 1 000 000 times welcome Spring
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August 31st, 2012 at 7:57 pm
I did not read all the threads but in case it is missed; the extended version is also on a Japanese version of the original Soul Kiss album, on CD. But the dub and other versions are elusively here, thanks again! Great 12 inch!
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December 29th, 2012 at 6:07 am
Thanks Paul. Another one that I didn’t know was available.
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