Erasure – Supernature (Ltd. Edition UK 12″)
Posted by DjPaulT on October 11th, 2012
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989
R E Q U E S T
“Supernature” is a cover version of Cerrone’s 1977 environmental anthem. The song, also previously recorded by Lene Lovich, led to a collaboration between Erasure and Lovich for the song “Rage”, which later appeared on a PETA benefit album. Erasure’s recording was remixed by severa different remixers and became a popular hit in dance clubs. The song originally appeared as one of two b-side’s for the 1989 single “You Surround Me”.
In the UK “Supernature” was released as a double A side Limited Edition 12″. This single features the rare “Extra “Limited” Remix” of “You Surround Me” as well as two remixes of “Supernature”. None of the remixes have mix titles on the sleeve or labels.
SIDE A:
Supernature 6:50
Mixed By – Daniel Miller, Phil Legg
You Surround Me 6:22
Mixed By – Gareth Jones
SIDE AA:
Supernature 6:35
Mixed By – Mark Saunders
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mute – XL12 MUTE 99
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Ltd. Edition
Country: UK
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Gareth Jones, Mark Saunders
NOTES:
Packaged in royal blue envelope sleeve with “Supernature” written in script font and die-cut snowflake design on front, and velcroed opening on the back. This record is the extra limited remix of “You Surround Me”.
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 11th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
again another great choice, love anything by Erasure
thank you
Patrick
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 3:43 pm
You are so welcome Patrick
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October 11th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Thanks for filling my request!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
You’re welcome. I hope you enjoy it
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October 11th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Thanks!
Very rare versions , i never heard before!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
You’re quite welcome Drake. Enjoy!
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Goodguy Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Indeed. While they did get released on CD, it was only in one of the (also out of print) Erasure “EBX” singles box sets.
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October 11th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Just when I thought I have all of Erasure’s singles and remixes, you come up with this delightful surprise. Thank you Dj PaulT for this nice surprise and for always completing 80s collection.
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Always a pleasure MusicdivaSF
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October 11th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
This is one of my favorite sleeves. The die-cut design is beautiful.
Plus this features great mixes.
Great post Paul
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
I agree Cdmaniac it is a beautiful sleeve.
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October 11th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Excellent choice again! And great work!
Hey Paul, if you ever come across these hits, it would be great to post them: The Belle Stars – Iko Iko, Heart – These Dreams, Steve Winwood – The Finer Things. Heard some great mixes of these songs before but they seem to only be on vinyl. Can’t find them.
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Goodguy Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I second the Belle Stars and Heart requests!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 11th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Chris I’ll see what I can do. I know i have some of those singles in storage.
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October 12th, 2012 at 4:37 am
When these remixes were released in the EBX3 box in 1999, they were remastered with a moderate but noticeable cut in the dynamic range, as is typical for the Loudness War era. It’s great to finally hear these tracks in their original glory. If it weren’t the middle of the night, I’d be cranking it on my stereo instead of in headphones.
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 12th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Great to hear Mjb. Now when morning come blast it!
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October 12th, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Love love love love LOVE. Thank you!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 13th, 2012 at 10:33 am
You’re welcome Conner
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October 13th, 2012 at 1:47 am
The Innocents and Wild are my two most favourite Erasure albums.
Thanks for this single, Paul. The snowflake design is perfect for this release as it was Erasure’s Christmas single in 1989. They had scored big Christmas ’88 with their Crackers International EP but this one only peaked at #15.
It still takes me back to Christmas ’89, with festive releases by Band Aid II, Madonna, Soul II Soul and Dusty Springfield.
And to think that Christmas is just over two months away! Time sure flies!
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DjPaulT Reply:
October 13th, 2012 at 10:34 am
You’re welcome ic this is a great single all the way around. I really love it
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October 14th, 2012 at 9:56 am
Hello Paul! I have almost all european vinyls of Erasure, from the start to end of 2005; this is a rare and nice disc and pleasure to see it in other people’s collection too. Keep up this amazing website; we need you and your work !!!
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October 14th, 2012 at 10:59 am
Thank you Csaba
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