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D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – A Nightmare On My Street (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

Spooky Season Spin

Happy Halloween

“A Nightmare on My Street” is the third single from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s second studio album, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. The song became a crossover hit in the US, reaching #15 on the Hot 100. The song was released as a single in early 1988. The single was released on vinyl and audio cassette tape. The song humorously describes an encounter with the horror film villain Freddy Krueger and was considered for inclusion in the movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, but the producers of the film decided against its inclusion.

New Line Cinema, copyright holders of the A Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise, sued DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s record label for copyright infringement, forcing the label to destroy a music video produced for the song (though a copy of the video did survive and is available online. Both sides eventually settled out of court, but as a result, vinyl pressings of the album He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper contain a disclaimer sticker that says, “[This song] is not part of the soundtrack…and is not authorized, licensed, or affiliated with the Nightmare on Elm Street films.” The song samples Charles Bernstein’s musical motif from A Nightmare on Elm Street.

The original track as included on the original LP and cassette pressings of the album He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper ran 6:09. However, the entire album could not fit onto compact discs of the time, so for the CD release, many tracks were shortened; the single version “A Nightmare on My Street” was used in place of the original. This version is not simply an edit of the original album cut, as it included different lyrics in certain sections. The version included on DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince’s Greatest Hits album is not the original single version. Although it is labeled “Single Edit” and runs the same length, it is simply an edited version of the original recording and does not include the different lyrics recorded for the single.

SIDE A:
A Nightmare On My Street (Extended Mix) 6:13
A Nightmare On My Street (Single Edit) 4:53

SIDE B:
Rhythm Trax – House Party Style 4:40
A Nightmare On My Street (Instrumental) 6:13

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 A Nightmare On My Street U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #15
1988 A Nightmare On My Street U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #9

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Jive – 1125-1-JD
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Pop Rap

CREDITS:

NOTES:
From the album “He’s the DJ…I’m the Rapper”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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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The Blow Monkeys – It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

TOTALLY OBSCURE 80s!

“It Doesn’t Have to Be this Way” is a single released by British band The Blow Monkeys in early 1987. It is one of the band’s best known singles, and hit the top 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was featured in the 1987 comedy film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.

Even though the single charted internationally in the United States the single failed to chart giving it a Totally Obscure 80s placement in that country.

SIDE A:
It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way (Long) 6:07

SIDE B:
It Doesn’t Have To Dub That Way  6:27
Ask For More 1:18

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – 6281-1-RD
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
From the LP “She Was Only a Grocer’s Daughter”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable:Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
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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Katie Kissoon – I Need A Man In My Life (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

“I Need A Man In My Life” is a 1984 Hi-NRG anthem performed by Trinidad soul and pop singer Katie Kissoon. Released on Jive Records the single reached #37 on the US Billboard Dance Chart on September 1, 1984 after spending eight weeks on the survery “I Need A Man In My Life” was her only solo hit single. Katie had previously had several hits in the early 70s with her brother Mac as part of the duo Mac And Katie Kissoon.

SIDE A:
I Need A Man In My Life (Extended Club Mix) 6:44
I Need A Man In My Life (Accapella Mix) 3:12

SIDE B:
I Need A Man In My Life (Dub Mix) 3:48
I Need A Man In My Life (7″ Edit) 3:51

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 I Need A Man In My Life U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #37

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Jive – JD-1-9247
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Engineer, Mixed By –Bryan “Chuck” New
Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etch ¢] –  Tom Coyne
Producer – Ken GoldPete Q. Harris
Written-By – Ken GoldMickey Denne*

NOTES:
Published By Zomba Enterprises Inc.
An Original Sound Recording Made By Zomba Productions LTD.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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

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Billy Ocean – Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” is a 1988 single by Trinidadian-born British singer Billy Ocean, based on a line in the Sherman Brothers’ song (famously covered by Johnny Burnette as well as Ringo Starr) “You’re Sixteen”. Part of its popularity lay in its cutting-edge (for the time) video, which featured cartoon mixed with live-action sequences. The song went to number one on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Black Singles charts. It also peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.

The song was also featured on the soundtrack of the 1988 film License to Drive. The short but notable saxophone solo is by Vernon Jeffrey Smith.

SIDE A:
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Extended Version) 9:00
Mixed By – Nigel Green
Producer – Robert John “Mutt” Lange*
Written-By – Billy Ocean, R.J. Lange*

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Instrumental Version) 5:29
Mixed By – Nigel Green
Producer – Robert John “Mutt” Lange*
Written-By – Billy Ocean, R.J. Lange*

SIDE B:
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car (7″ Version) 4:45
Mixed By – Nigel Green
Producer – Robert John “Mutt” Lange*
Written-By – Billy Ocean, R.J. Lange*

Showdown 4:58
Mixed By – Bryan “Chuck” New
Producer – Barry J. Eastmond*, Wayne Brathwaite

Special Mix 9:40
Mixed By – Jerry Peal

a. Bittersweet
b. When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
c. Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1988
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
U.S. Billboard Adult ContemporaryTracks #5
1988
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
U.S. Billboard Black Singles #1
1988
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #25

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Jive ‎– JD1-9679
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard:
Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi