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Duran Duran – RIO (Original US Album Mixes) (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of ‘RIO’ I decided to transfer the bonus 12″ that was included with the 2014 remastered vinyl edition of ‘RIO’. This bonus 180 gram 12″ contains the David Kershenbaum US album remixes that were originally released On Harvest/Capitol records ( ST-12211) in November 1982. These mixes were also issued on the remastered CD as well, but I found the remastering to be a bit under whelming. I hope you enjoy these vinyl transfers.

Duran Duran re-entered Air studios in London to embark on their second LP, eventually titled ‘RIO’. Recorded during January and February of 1982, the LP was released in May of that year to great success everywhere except the US.

As many of you have noticed, the ‘RIO’ album is somewhat different depending on where you are listening to the vinyl version or CD. In fact there are several variations of each.

The successes at that time of mini-LPs by Missing Persons, Thomas Dolby and Duran Duran, prompted Capitol Records to change the marketing strategy of the group from that of New Romantics to a dance band.

Duran Duran’s ‘CARNIVAL’ remix EP was released in the US in September of 1982 to great success. DJs around the country began to play the remixed dance versions of the ‘RIO’ album tracks. Apparently, the previous mixing on ‘RIO’ didn’t fit the US market, and at the invitation of Capitol Records North America, proceeded to have the album reworked. Being pleased with the remixes already done on ‘My Own Way’ and ‘Hold Back The Rain’, the band, with the approval of Capitol, once again enlisted the help of David Kershenbaum.

The ‘remixed & remastered’ North American LP was released on the Harvest label in November of 1982, and has a matrix number ST-1-12211-Z13-REI #1. It was sent out with a blue sticker noting its difference. No Kershenbaum remix credit is to be found, neither on the inner sleeve nor on the label for Side A. Thus, the labeled timings of the tracks are incorrect and simply carried over from the previous version.

‘Rio’, which was remixed into a 6:39 Night Version by Kershenbaum, was not only edited down for the second American LP (clocking in at 5:24), it is also different in the way the saxophone is mixed. The version of ‘My Own Way’ was taken from the original UK LP, and by altering the lyrical structure and sequence of song segments; Mr. Kershenbaum created a 4:29 masterpiece, which can also be found on the US ‘CARNIVAL’ mini-LP.

Collectors should note that before the Limited Edition of the album came out in 2009, the David Kershenbaum mix of ‘Lonely In Your Nightmare’ could have been found only on the second and third versions of the American vinyl LP. ‘Hungry Like The Wolf’ appears on the second US version as a remixed ‘album’ version, which was also issued in December of 1982 on the American 7″ single re-release, and ‘Hold Back The Rain’ appears as a slightly edited version of the Carnival Remix both developed by David Kershenbaum.

-with special thanks to Ansgar Thomann, Tom McClintock, Alan De Feyter, Andreas Tjornehoj, Kenneth Sausville, Gabby, Igor Pryazhin, Peter Brinkhof, Guido Gilgen and Brian Tobin.

Info taken from: Duran Duran – Rio (durancompilations.com)

SIDE A:
Rio (US Album Remix) 5:24
Saxophone – Andy Hamilton (7)

My Own Way (Carnival Remix) 4:29
Lonely In Your Nightmare (US Album Remix) 4:52

SIDE B:
Hungry Like The Wolf (US Album Remix) 4:02
Hold Back The Rain (US Album Remix) 6:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone – RP1-543662
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Reissue, 180 Gram
Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, 180 Gram
All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered
Country: US
Released: Jul 22, 2014
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Engineer – Colin Thurston
Remix – David Kershenbaum
Technician – Renate*
Written-By, Arranged By – Duran Duran

NOTES:
Recorded – Air (London) Spring 1982.
Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London.

Find the release at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Gino Vannelli – In The Name Of Money (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“In The Name Of Money” is a 1987 single by Canadian rock singer and songwriter, Gino Vannelli taken from his ninth studio LP “Big Dreamers Never Sleep”. Released as the second single from the albun “In The Name Of Money” peaked at #29 on the Canadian RPM singles chart.

SIDE A:
In The Name Of Money (Extended Dance Mix) 5:30

SIDE B:
In The Name Of Money (Single Version) 3:56
In The Name Of Money (Dub Mix) 3:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS Associated Records – 4Z9 06728
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Tony Lane / Nancy Donald*
Photography By – Raul Vega
Written-By – R. Freeland*
Written-By, Producer – G. VannelliJ. VannelliR. Vannelli*

NOTES:
Special Version from the CBS Associated LP: “Big Dreamers Never Sleep”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Thompson Twins – Runaway (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

“Runaway” is a 1982 single by British band Thompson Twins taken from their second studio LP “Set” which was released in the USA as “In The Name Of Love”. The single was a commercial failure and did not chart. The record was only released in UK and European markets.

Although not an official member of the band, Thomas Dolby was also on hand to play additional keyboards on the track.

SIDE A:
Runaway (Extended Remix) 5:28
Synthesizer [Additional Synthesiser] –  Tom Dolby
Written-By – T. Bailey

SIDE B:
Bouncing (Extended Remix) 4:56
Written-By –  J. LeewayT. Bailey

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: T Records (2) – TEE 125
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: May 1982
Genre: Pop
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design, Photography [Photo Illustration] – Thomi Wroblewski
Lacquer Cut By – timtom (tracks: A), TY (tracks: B)
Music By –Thompson Twins
Producer –Steve Lillywhite

NOTES:
Remixed from the album “Set”.

Marketed by Arista
Manufactured and Distributed by Polygram Record Operations Ltd.

Tom Dolby appears courtesy of Venice-In-Peril/EMI Records.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days

Password: burningtheground

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C & C Music Factory – Just A Touch Of Love (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1991

“Just a Touch of Love” is a 1991 single written by Robert Clivillés and performed by C+C Music Factory. It is also known as “Just a Touch of Love (Everyday)”, which featured vocals by Zelma Davis, was the duo’s fourth release from their album, Gonna Make You Sweat. “Just a Touch of Love” was the duo’s fourth number one on the US dance charts. On other US charts, the single went to #50 on the Hot 100 and #83 on the soul singles chart.

“Just a Touch of Love” was featured in the 1992 film Sister Act and in the second season of the 2018 television series Pose.

SIDE A:
Just A Touch Of Love (Everyday) (The Standard House Mix) 6:53
Just A Touch Of Love (Everyday) (The Garage Dub 2 Mix) 5:36

SIDE B:
Just A Touch Of Love (Everyday) (The C&C Garage Mix) 6:02
Just A Touch Of Love (Everyday) (The C&C Garage Dub Mix) 5:51

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1991 Just A Touch Of Love U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #50
1991 Just A Touch Of Love U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1991 Just A Touch Of Love U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles #83

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 74032, Columbia – 44-74032
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: House

CREDITS:
Backing Vocals – Audrey WheelerCindy MizelleCraig DerryDeborah CooperKaren BernodMilton G. Barnes
Drums [Arrangements], Percussion [Arrangements], Keyboards [Arrangements], Edited By – Robert Clivillés
Edited By – George Morel
Engineer [Mix] –Rodney Ascue
Engineer [Mix], Recorded By – Bob Rosa
Keyboards – David Cole
Keyboards, Arranged By [Additional Keyboard Arrangements] – Fred McFarlane
Mastered By – Herbie Jr.*
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By –  Robert Clivillés And David Cole*
Programmed By – Alan Friedman
Recorded By [Engineer] –Tony Maserati
Remix – Bob RosaRobert Clivillés, David Cole
Vocals [Uncredited] – Zelma Davis

NOTES:
Produced, arranged and mixed for Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises. Programmed for Yipe!

Karen Bernod appears courtesy of SBK Records.

Audrey Wheeler appears courtesy of Ear Candy Records.

Cindy Mizelle appears courtesy of East/West America Records.

Tracks 1 and 4 contain an uncredited sample of “Exodus.

Special versions taken from the Columbia release  “Gonna Make You Sweat

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

Password: burningtheground

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