Tag: Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

July 21, 2022

Gavin Christopher – One Step Closer To You (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“One Step Closer to You” is a 1986 hit written by the then-budding songwriting/production team of Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, along with singer/musician – and later noted soundtrack songwriter – Jeff Pescetto and former Linx frontman David Grant. The song became the only Top 40 Pop hit for noted R&B/Hip hop singer-songwriter/producer Gavin Christopher, peaking at #22.

The song first appeared (titled simply “One Step Closer”) as an album track on the self-titled debut album from singer Marilyn Martin, released in early 1986. Later in 1986, Christopher released his own version of the song.

Christopher’s version soon cracked the top-ten on the Dance charts and the top 25 on both the Pop (#22) and R&B charts (#25). It was the biggest hit of his career.

The basic rhythm structure, bass-line, and tempo of Christopher’s version bear a striking similarity to that of Michael Jackson’s hit, “The Way You Make Me Feel” from his Bad album, which was released the following year.

SIDE A:
One Step Closer To You (Club Version) 7:40
One Step Closer To You (Acapella Plus) 4:24

SIDE B:
One Step Closer To You (Short Version) 4:26
One Step Closer To You (Instrumental) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	One Step Closer To You	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#22
1986	One Step Closer To You	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#9
1986	Blue Jean	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Hip/Hop Songs	#25

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records – V-56019
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Co-producer –Gavin Christopher
Keyboards [Additional] – om Mandell*
Producer –Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers
Producer [Additional], Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

NOTES:
From the LP “Obe Step Closer”

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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:
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April 1, 2022

Psychedelic Furs – Shock (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Shock” is the third single taken from the LP Midnight to Midnight by English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released in June, 1987. The song peaked at #30 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart spending seven weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Shock (The Shep Pettibone Mix) 7:20
Engineer [Mix] – Dave Meegan
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone

SIDE B:
Shock (Instrumental – The Shep Pettibone Mix) 6:20
Engineer [Mix] – Dave Meegan
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone

Shock (Single Mix) 3:19
Mixed By – Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Shock	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Songs	#30

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 06862
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: Jun 27, 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Design – Nick Egan
Producer – Chris Kimsey
Written-By – J. Ashton, R. Butler, T. Butler*

NOTES:
Tracks A & B1 mixed for Mastermix Productions.

Special versions from the Columbia Lp: “Midnight To Midnight”

Direct Metal Mastering

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VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
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August 2, 2021

The Psychedelic Furs – Angels Don’t Cry (New York Mix) (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Angels Don’t Cry” is the second single taken from the LP Midnight To Midnight by English band The Psychedelic Furs. The song debuted on the UK singles chart on January 17, 1987 peaking at #85.

SIDE A:
Angels Don’t Cry (New York Mix) 5:07

SIDE B:
Angels Don’t Cry (Single Version) 4:07
No Release 4:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– FURS T3
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – TY*
Producer – Chris Kimsey
Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Written-By – Ashton, Butler, Butler*

NOTES:
Made in England.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
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June 22, 2020

Billy Idol – Don’t Need A Gun (The Beyond Melt Down Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Don’t Need a Gun” is a song by Billy Idol from his 1986 studio album Whiplash Smile. It became the album’s second single, peaking at #26 on the UK singles chart and #37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In the UK two separate 12″ singles were issued both with different mixes. In the USA the “Melt Down Mix” and “A Capella” versions were used which also appeared on the first UK 12″.

The rear sleeve says “A Capella Version” but this is not correct the b-side label indicates “Dub Version”.

SIDE A:
Don’t Need A Gun (The Beyond Melt Down Mix) 9:28
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

SIDE B:
Don’t Need A Gun (Dub Version) 5:15
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

Fatal Charm 3:41

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Don’t Need A Gun	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#37
1987	Don’t Need A Gun	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#10

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– IDOLR 9
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Keith Forsey

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “Whiplash Smile”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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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