Tag: Underground (Extended Dance Version)

David Bowie – Underground (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

A. Front

“Underground” is a song from the soundtrack of the film Labyrinth, performed by David Bowie.

The track was something of an experiment for Bowie, dabbling in gospel music to a small extent, helped by a large chorus of backing vocalists and blues guitarist Albert Collins, but retaining use of synthesizers. The song also featured backing vocals by Cissy Houston, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross and others.

The single reached #21 in the UK Singles Chart. In the US the single reached #22 on the Billboard dance chart.

SIDE A:
Underground (Extended Dance Version) 7:51
Keyboards [Additional – Remix] – Ed Terry
Producer [Additional], Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

SIDE B:
Underground (Dub Mix) 5:58
Keyboards [Additional – Remix] – Ed Terry
Producer [Additional], Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

Underground (Instrumental Version) 5:54

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Underground U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #22
1986 Underground U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #18

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– V-19210
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Alto SaxophoneBob Gay
Arranged ByArif Mardin, David Bowie, Robbie Buchanan
Art DirectionHenry Marquez
Backing VocalsA. Marie Foster, Beverly Ferguson, Chaka Khan, Cissy Houston, Daphne Vega,Eunice Peterson, Fonzi Thornton, Garcia Alston, James Glenn, Luther Vandross, Marc Stevens (2),Marcus Miller, Mary Davis Canty, Rennele Stafford*
DesignCarol Chen
Drums [Effects]Steve Ferrone
Engineer [Assistant]Eddie Garcia
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Programmed ByRobbie Buchanan
Lead GuitarAlbert Collins
Mastered ByHerbie Jr.*
Mixed ByJeremy Smith (2)
Mixed By [Assistant]Phil Castellano
Piano [Acoustic], Organ [Hammond B-3]Richard Tee
ProducerArif Mardin, David Bowie
Programmed By [Additional]Andy Thomas
Recorded ByMichael O’Reilly
Rhythm GuitarNicky Moroch*
Written-ByDavid Bowie

NOTES:
Mastered at Frankford/Wayne, New York.
From the motion picture soundtrack “LABYRINTH”

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B. Back

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi