Month: November 2017

November 14, 2017

Pebbles – Mercedes Boy (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Mercedes Boy” is a song by American singer Pebbles from her 1987 self-titled debut studio album. The song was written by Pebbles and produced by Charlie Wilson, with additional production from Pebbles. “Mercedes Boy” was released as the album’s second single on March 7, 1988, by MCA Records.

In the United States, “Mercedes Boy” reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, behind Cheap Trick’s “The Flame”, number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart, and number two for two weeks on the Dance Club songs chart.

SIDE A:
Mercedes Boy (Extended Version) 7:20

SIDE B:
Mercedes Boy (Radio Edit) 5:10
Mercedes Boy (Instrumental) 4:11
Mercedes Boy (Dub) 7:29
Edited By – Steve Beltran
Mercedes Boy (Bonus Beats) 3:39

VINYL GRADE:
VINYL: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Mercedes Boy	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#2
1988	Mercedes Boy	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	#1
1988	Mercedes Boy	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23838
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Executive Producer – George L. Smith
Producer – Charlie Wilson, Pebbles
Producer [Additional Production] – Jeff Lorber, Louil Silas, Jr.*
Remix – Keith Cohen, Peter Arata
Supervised By, Remix – Louil Silas, Jr.*
Written-By – Pebbles

NOTES:
From the MCA LP “PEBBLES”

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

November 13, 2017

Rheingold – Dreiklangs-Dimensionen (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1980

“Dreiklangs-Dimensionen” was the most succesful single by Rheingold a German New Wave group that consisted of Bodo Staiger (vocals, guitar), Lothar Manteuffel (lyrics) und Brigitte Kunze (keyboard). They sang both in German and English and released three LP’s and several singles between 1980 and 1984.

Lothar Manteuffel teamed up with former Kraftwerk musician Karl Bartos to form Elektric Music and Bodo Staiger was working with ex Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür and today he’s busy as a music producer.

SIDE A:
Dreiklangs-Dimensionen 5:53
Lyrics By – B. Staiger*, L. Manteuffel*
Music By – B. Staiger*

SIDE B:
Fluss 4:49
Lyrics By – L. Manteuffel*
Music By – B. Staiger*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Welt-Rekord ‎– 1C 052-46 420 YZ
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

NOTES:
Aus der LP «Rheingold»

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: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
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

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

November 10, 2017

Missing Persons – I Can’t Think About Dancin’ (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“I Can’t Think About Dancin'” was the first single taken from the third studio album “Color in Your Life” by American new wave band Missing Persons. On September 6, 1986 the single peaked at #34 on the U.S. Billboard Dance chart after spending four weeks on the survey.

The record was produced by former Chic member Bernard Edwards who had also worked with Duran Duran at the time. Guitarist Warren Cuccurullo would later become a member of Duran Duran.

SIDE A:
I Can’t Think About Dancin’ (Extended Version) 5:42
I Can’t Think About Dancin’ (Single Version) 4:15

SIDE B:
I Can’t Think About Dancin’ (Dub Version) 5:12

Face To Face 3:32
Mixed By – Bernard Edwards

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	I Can’t Think About Dancin’	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#34

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– V-15233
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Josh Abbey
Mastered By – Herbie Jr.*
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer – Bernard Edwards
Written-By – Missing Persons

NOTES:
Mastered at Frankford/Wayne, New York.
From the LP “COLOR IN YOUR LIFE”

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: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
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

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

November 9, 2017

The Motels – Shame (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Shame” was the first single taken from the fifth studio album “Shock” by American new wave band from Berkeley, California The Motels. The single became a top thirty hit in the United States peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.The song also became a hit in Australia reaching #18 and Canada where it reached #25.

SIDE A:
Shame (Dance Mix) 7:16
Mixed By – Rusty Garner
Remix – Paul Sabu

SIDE B:
Save The Last Dance For Love 4:21

Shame (Red Mix) 6:22
Mixed By – Rusty Garner
Remix – Paul Sabu

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Shame	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#21
1985	Shame	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks	#22
1985	Shame	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#10
1985	Shame	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#14

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– 12CL 373
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style:
Soft Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Richie Zito

NOTES:
“Shame” taken from the LP “SHOCK”

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: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
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

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