Belinda Carlisle – I Get Weak (US 12″)
Posted by DjPaulT on October 1st, 2012
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“I Get Weak” is a pop song written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle’s second album Heaven on Earth. The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Charts and number 10 in the UK in 1988.
The 12″ features remixes by Shep Pettibone. The “Instrumental Version” is exclusive to the US 12″ single.
SIDE A:
Get Weak (12″ Version) 7:25
SIDE B:
I Get Weak (7″ Version) 4:39
I Get Weak (Instrumental Version) 7:32
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | I Get Weak | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #2 |
| 1988 | i Get weak | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks | #9 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23824
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Engineer [Remix] – Steve Peck
Producer [Additional], Remix – Shep Pettibone
Producer, Arranged By – Rick Nowels
Written By – Diane Warren
NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA album “Heaven On Earth”
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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October 1st, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Another excellent choice, Paul.
BELINDA CARLISLE’s unmistakable voice is always a good surprise. If there’s more remixes, keep’em comin,… \o/
And by the way, I’m looking for BRYAN ADAMS’ “The Bryan Adamix”, a medley by Sanny X that was issued on an E.P. that also featured “Somebody” and “Diana”. Do you have that one???
Greetings from Brazil…
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Hi Juliano. Yes I do have that Bryan Adams 12″. I’ll have to find it and see what kind of shape it’s in. I havn’y played it in years
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Juliano Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Oh, great news, then…
I’m sure it’s gonna be “playable” enough for you to rip it and post it here… LOL
Thanx for the usual attention, mate
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October 1st, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Thanks for post!
i love Belinda Carlisle , my favorites are Heaven is a place on eart and the Justin Straus Remix of summer rain.
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 4:01 pm
You’re very welcome Drake
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October 1st, 2012 at 4:50 pm
Woot! I just got weak after seeing this post. One of my favorite Belinda Carlisle tracks. The 12″ instrumental version is such a rare gem IMO. Thank you very much Dj PaulT for this post.
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 6:16 pm
You’re welcome MusicdivaSF
Only two more days until I go see ONJ 
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musicdivaSF Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:54 am
How exciting! Have fun at the concert Dj PaulT.
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October 1st, 2012 at 5:54 pm
DjPaulT, thank you so much for posting this. This is one of my favorite Belinda Carlisle songs, love the video too! Belinda is one of my favorite singers! I was lucky enough to see her live here in Vegas last month. A great show. Thank you so much for posting these tracks!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 6:15 pm
You’re welcome Chris. She was here in Tulsa a few weeks ago with the Go-Go’s but I wasn’t able to go
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October 1st, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I hope this post isn’t another double entendre.
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 10:29 pm
I doubt it this week Christian. I’ll be gone Wednesday and Thursday for the Olivia concert in Norman (Oklahoma City).
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Christian Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Glad to hear it! I’ll think of you and your concerts as I go to see Madonna this Saturday and Sunday in San Jose, CA. Have a great time!
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October 1st, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Many thanks for this one, Paul! When this song was out, I was on a major Belinda Carlisle kick because of her previous single, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth”, which is one of my all-time favorite songs, and I watched the Hot 100 with anticipation as this song moved up the chart. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when it peaked at #2 (behind Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”). After not scoring any #1′s with The Go-Go’s, I was hoping she’d pull off two #1′s in a row with this song, but I guess it was not to be. The album this song comes from, “Heaven On Earth”, is one of the few albums where I can truly say I like every song.
Sorry for the little ramble session, but I just wanted to share some memories of mine of that wonderful time for pop music! Thank you again!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 10:27 pm
You’re welcome Dan. My favorite Belinda album was “Runaway Horses” and I have to admit I liked Rick astley’s track better but this is a great track
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October 1st, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Thanks! My favorite Belinda moment (but I also love her neglected “Live Your Life, Be Free” collection.)
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 10:24 pm
You’re welcome VanceMan
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October 1st, 2012 at 9:36 pm
This was the only BC song I ever liked ..Belindas VERY best song tho (imho) is (the unreleased) ‘I feel free’ (extended version)
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Dan Reply:
October 1st, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Isn’t the extended version on the 12″ vinyl single? I know “I Feel Free” was the album’s 4th single in the US and charted very low (#88), but I do know there was a 12″ single for it.
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ric Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:34 am
Yup, I got that 12″ of I Feel Free, but as a B-side of one of her latter UK 12″ singles.
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October 2nd, 2012 at 1:35 am
Hi Paul, I sure hope you’re not feeling weak!
How was your latest checkup? Everything OK?
And with that ONJ concert coming, I’m sure you’re in the best of moods!
I hope you’ll have a blast becoz you so deserve it!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:39 am
Hi Ric my last check up went well. I actually got to have the heart monitor removed until after I go out of town to see ONJ. They said if everything looks good on the info thay get that I might not have to wear it for the remaing two weeke. So greeat news
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October 2nd, 2012 at 6:41 am
WOW PAUL thanks for this rare treasure. The Instrumental and single edit are unique to this release. Hugs Marc
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:40 am
You’re welcome Marc
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October 2nd, 2012 at 7:09 pm
This is such a fantastic 12″… thanks so much for posting it. I’m updating my copy for BlackLight Radio right now!!! (I don’t even have to look at whatever my previous source was to know yours will sound better!)
Have fun at ONJ!!!
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