Category: Gavin Christopher

Gavin Christopher – One Step Closer To You (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“One Step Closer to You” is a 1986 hit written by the then-budding songwriting/production team of Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, along with singer/musician – and later noted soundtrack songwriter – Jeff Pescetto and former Linx frontman David Grant. The song became the only Top 40 Pop hit for noted R&B/Hip hop singer-songwriter/producer Gavin Christopher, peaking at #22.

The song first appeared (titled simply “One Step Closer”) as an album track on the self-titled debut album from singer Marilyn Martin, released in early 1986. Later in 1986, Christopher released his own version of the song.

Christopher’s version soon cracked the top-ten on the Dance charts and the top 25 on both the Pop (#22) and R&B charts (#25). It was the biggest hit of his career.

The basic rhythm structure, bass-line, and tempo of Christopher’s version bear a striking similarity to that of Michael Jackson’s hit, “The Way You Make Me Feel” from his Bad album, which was released the following year.

SIDE A:
One Step Closer To You (Club Version) 7:40
One Step Closer To You (Acapella Plus) 4:24

SIDE B:
One Step Closer To You (Short Version) 4:26
One Step Closer To You (Instrumental) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 One Step Closer To You U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #22
1986 One Step Closer To You U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #9
1986 Blue Jean U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Hip/Hop Songs #25

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records – V-56019
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Co-producer –Gavin Christopher
Keyboards [Additional] – om Mandell*
Producer –Carl SturkenEvan Rogers
Producer [Additional], Remix –  Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

NOTES:
From the LP “Obe Step Closer”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Arthur Baker – Breaker’s Revenge (Italy 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Side A

“Breaker’s Revenge” is a 1984 electro single by American record producer and DJ Arthur Baker. The song was taken from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “Beat Street” from the film of the same name. The track also features vocals by American singer Gavin Christopher brother of house diva Shawn Christopher.

“Breakers Revenge” debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart on August 18, 1984 spending nine weeks on the survey peaking at #19.

SIDE A:
Breaker’s Revenge (Extended Vocal Version) 7:27
Vocals [Featuring] – Galvin Christopher*

SIDE B:
Breaker’s Revenge (Dub Mix / Vocal) 6:52
Jazzy Breakdown (Instrumental) 5:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Breaker’s Revenge U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #19

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 78 6931-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Italy
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro

CREDITS:
Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Engineer – Andy Wallace
Mixed By, Producer, Written-By, Arranged By – Arthur Baker

NOTES:
Featured in the movie “BEAT STREET”
Mixed at Shakedown Studios, NYC

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

Side B

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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 Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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