Currently working on a new transfer of this gem. Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” US 12″ promo includes exclusive “Dub Mixes”. So today there will not be a post while I continue to work on the six tracks included in this record. 😎
Figures On A Beach – Paradise / In Camera Obscura (US 12″)
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Paradise / In Camera Obscura” is the third single released by American New wave band Figures On A Beach. Released in September 1985 only as a 12″ single in the United States on the independent label Metro-American Records, and produced by Ivan Ivan.
SIDE A:
Paradise (Extended Mix) 6:39
Paradise (Radio Edit) 4:16
SIDE B:
In Camera Obscura (Dance Mix) 6:10
In Camera Obscura (Radio Edit) 3:16
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Metro-America ‎– MA-1009
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 â…“ RPM
Country: US
Released: Sep 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave
CREDITS:
Mastered By –Herbie Jr :^)*
Producer –Ivan Ivan
Written-By – Figures On A Beach
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Toneâ„¢ 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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General Public – Tenderness (UK 12″)
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
NEW 2021 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!
Originally posted August 12, 2011
“Tenderness” is a song by British new wave band General Public from their 1984 album All the Rage, on I.R.S. Records. The song’s lyrics tell about a man who really needs tenderness to feel like a man.
“Tenderness” peaked at #27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on August 17, 1984. In pop culture, the song was used at the end of the films Weird Science and Clueless and featured on both soundtracks.
SIDE A:
Tenderness (Longer Version) 6:00
Remix –John “Jellybean” Benitez
SIDE B:
Tenderness (Shorter Version) 4:09
Limited Balance (Longer Version) 6:47
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Tenderness | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #27 |
| 1984 | Tenderness | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #15 |
| 1984 | Tenderness | U.S. Billboard Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #39 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 673-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Poster
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Reggae
Style: Electro, Synth-pop, Reggae-Pop, Ska
CREDITS:
Producer – Colin Fairley, Gavin MacKillop, General Public
NOTES:
Includes a large color poster.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Toneâ„¢ 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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The Human League – Fascination! (US Mini-LP)
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Fascination!” is an EP released by British synthpop band The Human League in May 1983. The EP was issued as a stop-gap release in between the albums Dare (1981) and Hysteria (1984). Released in the US, it was made available in Europe as an import.
The original vinyl release of Fascination! contained six tracks, including two versions of their single “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” as well as “Mirror Man”, both of which were hits in the UK and the U.S.
Also included is “Hard Times”, which was originally the B-side of their 1981 hit “Love Action” and also appears on the band’s 1982 remix album Love and Dancing.
The featured version of “I Love You Too Much” is an earlier version of the song that would later be released on the band’s Hysteria album in 1984.
The Fascination! reached #38 in Canada and #22 on the US Billboard Hot 200 albums and EP chart.
SIDE A:
(Keep Feeling) Fascination-Extended 4:57
Remix – Chris Thomas
Mirror Man 3:48
Written-By –Burden*
Hard Times 4:52
Written-By – Wright*
SIDE B:
I Love You Too Much 3:18
Written-By –  Burden*, Wright*
You Remind Me Of Gold 3:26
(Keep Feeling) Fascination-Improvisation 6:12
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Fascination! | U.S. Billboard Hot 200 | #22 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– SP-12501
Format: Vinyl, LP, 33 â…“ RPM, Mini-Album, B – Electrosound Pressing
Country: US
Released: May 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer –  Martin Rushent, The Human League
Written-By – Callis* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3), Oakey* (tracks: A1 to A3, B2, B3)
NOTES:
This version has a black sleeve. It was also released with a light grey-colored sleeve.
“B” on the bottom of labels (next to A&M logo) denotes an Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc. pressing.
Find the Mini-LP at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Toneâ„¢ 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
You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. Thank you for your help.