Category: Westworld

Westworld – Sonic Boom Boy (UK 12″ Test Pressing)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

A. Front

B. Inner Sleeve

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on June 2, 2010. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

“Sonic Boom Boy” is the debut single by British three-piece pop/rock band Westworld. Named after the sci-fi film Westworld, they were formed in 1986 by former Generation X guitarist Bob “Derwood” Andrews and American vocalist Elizabeth Westwood. The line up was completed by drummer Nick Burton. In the UK “Sonic Boom Boy” was a top 20 hit peaking at #11 while in the US the song reached #42 on the Billboard Hot Dance chart.

This UK 12″ is an early indie test pressing and features alternate tracks than what appeared on the domestic 12″ releases. The front cover, inner sleeve and labels are all hand painted. Making this 12″ a very rare and unique item.

SIDE A:
Sonic Boom Boy 3:03

SIDE B:
Sonic Boom Beat 3:02
Mix Me Up 2:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Sonic Boom Boy U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #42

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Not On Label ‎– WW-001
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Test Pressing
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop, Indie Rock

CREDITS:
Artwork [Cover] – Undercover (6), Westworld (2)
Engineer – Jonny Milton
Mixed By – Danny Hyde
Producer – Mark Ferda
Written-By – Westworld (2)

NOTES:
Track names are written on label
No Date or label information
Has unique hand painted picture cover, inner sleeve and labels.

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

C. Inner Sleeve

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: 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