Wang Chung – Hypnotize Me (US 12″)

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Originally posted June 11, 2014

“Hypnotize Me” is a single by Wang Chung. The song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic. The single reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and also #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.

The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace.

The single’s b-side, “Lullaby”, was originally on the soundtrack to the film To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by Wang Chung.

SIDE A:
Hypnotize Me (Insomnia Mix) 6:46
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Bino Espinoza

SIDE B:
Hypnotize Me (Innerspace Mix) 4:21
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Jeremy Smith (2)

Lullaby 4:40
Producer – Wang Chung
Recorded By – David Motion

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Hypnotize Me	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#36
1987	Hypnotize Me	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#13

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20661
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography – David McIntyre
Written-By –Wang Chung

NOTES:
Recorded in Motion–Rama by David Motion

“Hypnotize Me” featured in the Motion Picture and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “INNERSPACE”. Available on Geffen Records. Also from the Wang Chung album “MOSAIC” on Geffen Records.

“Lullaby” from the Motion Picture Soundtrack “TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A”. on Geffen Records.

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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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November 2, 2022

Paul King – I Know (Instant Magic Mix) (Europe 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“I Know” is the debut solo single by British-Irish singer Paul King released in May 1987. The single was produce by Dan Hartman with remixes by Pete Hammond. “I Know” peaked at #57 on the UK singles chart. Paul King was the former lead singer for the new wave band King best known for their UK Top 10 single “Love & Pride”. Paul King later went on to become a VJ on MTV in 1989, before moving over to VH1 in 1994.

SIDE A:
I Know (Instant Magic Mix) 5:21
Remix –Pete Hammond

SIDE B:
I Know (Dub It Fresh Mix) 3:57
Some Risk 4:19

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – CBS 650749 8
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Dan Hartman
Written-By –Charlie Midnight (tracks: A, B1), Dan Hartman (tracks: A, B1), Paul King (2)

NOTES:
From the LP “JOY”

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November 1, 2022

Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut (UK 12″)

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“Stray Cat Strut” is the third single by American rockabilly band Stray Cats, released April 17, 1981 by Arista Records in the UK, where it peaked at No. 11 on the Singles Chart. It was taken from the band’s 1981 debut album, Stray Cats. That same year, as an import, it peaked at No. 78 on the US Disco Top 80 chart.

In the US, the song was released as a single by EMI America on June 11, 1982, and included on the Built for Speed album released that same month. During its initial release, “Stray Cat Strut” failed to crack the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 109 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in August 1982. When the band’s next single, “Rock This Town”, made the top 10, the record company decided to re-release “Stray Cat Strut”, this time with much more success. Debuting at number 43, it was the highest new entry on the Hot 100 chart dated December 25, 1982, eventually peaking at number 3 in March 1983. The music video for the song received extensive airplay on MTV during the channel’s early days. The video consisted of band members (and extras) performing in an alley while an irate resident throws things at them. It also featured scenes from the 1949 MGM cartoon Bad Luck Blackie.

In the October 1998 issue of Guitar World magazine, Brian Setzer’s solo from “Stray Cat Strut” ranked No. 92 on the “Top 100 Guitar Solos of All Time” list.

SIDE A:
Stray Cat Strut 3:15
Producer – Dave Edmunds
Written-By – Setzer*

Built For Speed 2:54
Written-By – Setzer*

SIDE B:
Sweet Love On My Mind 4:27
Written-By – D. Burnette*

Drink That Bottle Down 5:12
Vocals [Singin’] – Lee Rocker
Written-By – The Stray Cats*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Stray Cat Strut	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#3
1983	Stray Cat Strut	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#41
1983	Stray Cat Strut	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco	#78

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – SCAT 123
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Rockabilly

CREDITS:
Performer [Bangin’ N’ Yellin’!] – Slim Jim Phantom
Performer [Slappin’ N’ Howlin’!] – Lee Rocker
Performer [Strummin’ N’ Croonin’!] – Brian Setzer
Photography By [Photo & Tinting] – Gavin Cochrane
Producer – Brian Setzer (tracks: A2, B1, B2), Stray Cats (tracks: A2, B1, B2)

NOTES:
On back cover :
A1 from the album “STRAY CATS” stray 1
A2, B1, B2 Recorded Live

On labels :
B1, B2 Recorded Live in Newcastle 12.3.81 [A2 is forgotten]
Track times are listed on side B label only.
Original sound recording made by Arista Records Ltd
Made in England

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October 30, 2022

Various – DjPaulT’s Maniacal Halloween Party Vol. 2 (Bonus Tracks)

BURNING THE GROUND HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE

It’s very spooky on Halloween night.
The ghosts and goblins will give you a fright.

Trick or Treat! I originally compiled this tasty treat back in October 2011. The original links have been dead and buried for quite a while. After, getting many requests I decided to resurrect this fright fest of eighties goodies just in time for Halloween. For additional scares Volume One is still available here.

In case you missed it the first time it’s here to scare you again you’ll have skeletons of fun.

TRICKS:
01 – Dead Or Alive – Something In My House (7” Remix)
02 – TKA – Don’t Be Afraid
03 – Shannon – Give Me Tonight (7” Version)
04 – OMD – Dreaming (The William Orbit Remix)
05 – Japan – Halloween
06 – Blondie – Do The Dark
07 – The Rolling Stones – Too Much Blood
08 – Depeche Mode – Strangelove (Remix-Edit)
09 – Pet Shop Boys – I’m Not Scared
10 – Samantha Fox – I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night) (Extended Remix)
11 – The Crypt Keeper – The Crypt Jam (Radio Edit)

BONUS TREATS:
12 – Thomas Dolby – She Blinded Me With Science (Bob Viteritti Mix)
13 – Peter Brown – They Only Come Out At Night (Loreto Manni Mix)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Not On Label – HALLO2011
Format: 13xFile, Flac, Mp3
Released: October 23, 2015
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer: DjPaulT
Design: DjPaulT
Photography: Russell Mulcahy

NOTES:
Compiled By: DjPaulT
All Tracks Digitally Mastered October, 2015
Special Thanks to the original labels,producers,remixers and the artists

Artwork taken from the video album ARENA: An Absurd Notion

SOFTWARE USED:
Exact Audio Copy (EAC)
Audacity 2.4 (Editing)
Adobe Photoshop CC
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Digitally Mastered

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