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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Soldier of Love” is a 1989 song by Donny Osmond, which became his comeback hit.

Fearing that the public were not going to buy a new Donny Osmond record, his label decided to release the single with no indication of who the artist was, and radio stations advertised it as being from a “mystery artist”[1]. It gained in popularity and helped send the song to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 on its 8th week in the Top 40.

The song is set to a post-disco beat. Songwriters are Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. The music video for the song was directed by Michael Bay, becoming the director’s first official project.

SIDE A:
Soldier Of Love 5:55
Producer, Written-By – Carl Sturken , Evan Rogers
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge

SIDE B:
Soldier Of Love (Dub Mix)  5:48
Producer, Written-By – Carl Sturken , Evan Rogers
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge

Time Can’t Erase 3:35
Producer, Written-By – D. Osmond*
Written By – P. Ross

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin Schallplatten GmbH
Catalog#: 611 784-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1988
Genre: Pop, Rock
Style: Soft Rock, Pop Rock
Credits: Artwork By [Design] – Stylorogue
Photography – Dean Freeman

NOTES:
Soldier Of Love from the LP “DONNY OSMOND”

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Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
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Playlist Creator

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All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Produced by Jimmy Iovine & Rick Nowles “I Can’t Wait” was the second single taken from Rock a Little the third studio album by Stevie Nicks released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album Mirage in 1982, “I Can’t Wait” debuted on the Billbord Hot 100 on February 22, 1986. After staying on the charts for eight weeks the single peaked at #16 on March 8, 1986.

The US 12″ release of “I Can’t Wait” contained five remixes, Chris Lord-Alge contributed the Rock Mix and the Dub Rock Mix while Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero worked their magic on the Dance Mix and Dub Dance Mix. The 12″ also features a Special Remix of the album track “The Nightmare” also remixed by Chris Lord-Alge.

SIDE A:
I Can’t Wait (Rock Mix) 5:57
I Can’t Wait (Dance Mix) 6:20

SIDE B:
The Nightmare (Special Remix) 6:38
I Can’t Wait (Dub Dance Mix) 4:23
I Can’t Wait (Dub Rock Mix) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Modern Records – 0-96825
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero (tracks: A2, B2)
Keyboards [Additional] – David LeBolt
Producer – Jimmy Iovine, Rick Nowles*

NOTES:
Original versions appear on the Stevie Nicks album “ROCK  A Little”

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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Written and produced by Dan Hartman the tango-based slow jam, “How Do You Stop” was the second single released from the 1986 James Brown album Gravity. “How Do You Stop”peaked at #10 on the US R&B chart.

SIDE A:
How Do You Stop (Special Extended Remix) 5:51

SIDE B:
Goliath (Message House Mix) 7:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Scotti Bros. Records – 4Z9 05990
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: House, Funk
Credits: Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Producer – Dan Hartman
Written-By – C. Midnight*, D. Hartman*

NOTES:
Also available: James Brown “Gravity” Lp on Scotti Brothers, cassette and Compact Discs (40380)

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

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Exposé was initially formed in 1984 when Lewis Martineé, a Miami disc jockey and producer, decided to form a dance-based group. Working with his partners Ismael Garcia and Frank Diaz at Pantera Productions, talent scouts hired Sandra Casañas (Sandeé), Alejandra Lorenzo (Alé), and Laurie Miller as the group’s lineup, under the title X-Posed. The next year, the trio recorded “Point of No Return” for Pantera Records as a 12-inch vinyl single, which became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song helped to introduce a still-popular genre of music that became known as freestyle, which often features keyboard riffs, a sing-along chorus, and electro funk drum-machine patterns in the music arrangement. The success of “Point of No Return” quickly led Exposé to sign with Arista/BMG Records, which promptly assumed distribution of the 12-inch vinyl single.

During the recording of the group’s first studio album Exposure, the personnel of the group changed. Reports vary based on the source. According to People magazine, one of the original singers quit while two of the girls were fired midway through the recording of the first album, but according to Billboard, all three were fired. Arista records felt that the three original singers lacked star potential. Martinee states that he made the decision himself to replace the three girls, while Miller maintains it was all their choice, and Jurado confirms that Lorenzo wanted to leave. Shortly thereafter, Casañas pursued a solo career and Lorenzo pursued other ambitions; they were replaced by Jeanette Jurado and Gioia Bruno. Miller began a solo career; she was replaced by Ann Curless.

In February 1987, the new lineup of Exposé released its debut album, Exposure, on Arista Records. Notably, unlike many classic girl groups, Exposé alternated lead vocals among its members. During the summer of 1987, a re-recorded version of “Point of No Return” was released, with Jurado performing lead vocals, and it topped out at #5 on the Hot 100. While the initial distribution of Exposure to suppliers contained the original 1984 version of that song, subsequent pressings contained the new vocal version; this has led to the original pressings of the album being considered a collector’s item.

SIDE A:
Point Of No Return (Extended Mix) 9:38
Mixed By – Mike Couzzi, Rique Alonso

SIDE B:
Point Of No Return (Crossover Mix) 5:45
Mixed By – Chris Lord-Algé*

Dub Of No Return (Strikes Again) 6:30
Mixed By – Mike Couzzi, Rique Alonso

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9580
Format: Vinyl, 12″ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Electro, Hi NRG, Latin
Credits: Executive Producer – Francisco J. Diaz
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By, Written-By – Lewis A. Martineé

NOTES:
Produced & arranged for Pantera Productions.
A1 & B2 mixed at Criteria Studios, Miami.
B1 mixed at The Hit Factory, NYC

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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Formed in 1984, Miami-based Exposé (originally X-Posed) was the brainchild of dance music producer Lewis A. Martineé. The all-girl trio consisted of Sandra “Sandee” Casanas, Aléjandra “Alé” Lorenzo and Laurie Miller.

After just two singles, “Exposed To Love” and “Point Of No Return,” both of which became major club hits, Exposé split up. Alé and Sandee embarked on solo careers, and Sandee had great club success with her solo album “Only Time Will Tell”, which included the dance smash “Notice Me”.

This 12″ is the original 1985 recording of “Point Of No Return”, with the original line-up of Alejandra Lorenzo, Sandra Casanas, and Laurie Miller. The original vocal mix of the song, featuring Lorenzo, reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1985.

Coming tomorrow the 1987 12″ re-release.

SIDE A:
Point Of No Return 6:05

SIDE B:
Dub Of No Return 7:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

CHARTS:

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9326
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Freestyle, Hi NRG
Credits: Arranged By, Producer, Mixed By, Written-By – Lewis A. Martineé
Engineer [Mix], Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Engineer [Recording] – Mike Couzzi
Executive Producer – Francisco J. Diaz
Other [Mix Consultant] – Rick Alonso

NOTES:
Track times are listed incorrectly on labels

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Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 16bit 44kHz using Adobe batch processing
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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Written by Regina “Head On” was the third single released from her debut album Curiosity. The song only continued the Madonna sound-alike concept, and Regina became a one-hit act. The song failed to chart in the US.

SIDE A:
Head On (Vocal 12″ Mix) 6:14

SIDE B:
Head On (Vocal Dub Mix) 5:21
One Minute Of Head 1:00

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic
Catalog#: 0-86733
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Chris Lord-Alge
Producer – Leslie Ming
Written by Regina Richards.
Executive Producer: Doug Breitbart. Producer – Leslie Ming

NOTES:
Original version on the Atlantic album “CURIOSITY”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 16bit 44kHz using Adobe batch processing
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi PNG format, resized to JPEG format for posting.

PW: burningtheground

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