Category: Gary Numan

Gary Numan – Cars (‘E’ Reg Model Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Cars” is a song by British artist Gary Numan, originally released as a single from the album The Pleasure Principle in 1979. It reached the top of the charts in several countries, and today is considered a new wave staple.

In 1987 the song was re-released as the ‘E’ Reg Model Remix to promote the Gary Numan compilation “Exhibition” this version was remixed by Zeus B. Held and reached #16 in the UK and #23 in Ireland. This was the first time the song was given an official extended mix.

SIDE A:
Cars (Extended ‘E’ Reg Model) 6:12
Remix – Zeus B. Held

Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 5:20

SIDE B:
Cars (‘E’ Reg Model) 3:40
Remix – Zeus B. Held

Cars (Motorway Mix) 4:30
Remix – Zeus B. Held

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet – BEG 199TR
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Written-By – Gary Numan

NOTES:
Recorded at Rock City Studios, Shepperton, Middx
Made in England

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Sharpe & Numan – Change Your Mind (US 12″ Promo)

GURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

A. Front

 

REQUEST

“Change Your Mind” was a single released by Sharpe & Numan (a collaboration between Gary Numan and jazz keyboardist/producer Bill Sharpe, member of the jazz fusion group Shakatak).

“Change Your Mind” debuted on the UK singles chart on February 9. 1985 peaking ar #17. In the United States “Change Your Mind” debuted on the Billboard Dace chart on June 29, 1985 spending five weeks on the survey peaking at #35.

After the success of “Change Your Mind” further singles followed and an album “Automatic” was released in 1989.

This US 12″ features an exclusive Razormaid remix by Joseph Watt in addition to the Wally Brill mixes.

SIDE A:
Change Your Mind (Razormaid Version) 7:24
Edited By – Joseph Watt
Remix – Wally Brill

SIDE B:
Change Your Mind (Single Version) 4:04
Remix – Wally Brill

Change Your Mind (Extended Version) 8:20
Remix – Wally Brill

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Change Your Mind U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #35

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor ‎– 883 061-1 DJ
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Bill Sharpe
Producer [Assistant], Mixed By – Nick Smith (4)
Written-By – W. Sharpe*, R. Odell*

NOTES:
Recorded at Rock City Studios.
Mastered at Sterling.

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

B. Back

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi