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Jermaine Stewart – The Word Is Out (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“The Word Is Out” is the debut single by American male R&B singer Jermaine Stewart (September 7, 1957 – March 17, 1997) taken from the album of the same name. “The Word Is Out” peaked at #41 on March 30, 1985, after spending fifteen weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in January 1985 spending nineteen weeks on that survey.

SIDE A:
The Word Is Out (Extended Version) 6:48
Mixed By [Uncredited – Julian Mendelsohn

SIDE B:
The Word Is Out (Dub Version) 6:58
Mixed By [Uncredited – Julian Mendelsohn

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 The Word Is Out U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #41
1983 The Word Is Out U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs #17

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista ‎– AD1-9257
Format: 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Soul

CREDITS:
Photography By – Max Vadukul
Producer – Peter Collins

NOTES:
Label variation, this does not say [From the LP “The Word Is Out”], instead this version says [From the forthcoming LP “Finally”].

Find the 12″ at 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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring:
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

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Password: burningtheground

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The Flirts – Helpless (You Took My Love) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Helpless (You Took My Love)” is a single by American female trio The Flirts that was created and masterminded by American Hi-NRG mogul Bobby “O” Orlando, initially composed of one blonde, one brunette, and one redhead.

“Helpless (You Took My Love)” peaked at number 12 on the Billboard US Dance Chart, and reached number 13 on the German Top 75.

SIDE A:
Helpless (You Took My Love) (Club Version) 7:42

SIDE B:
Helpless (7″ Version) 3:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Helpless (You Took My Love) U.S. Billboard Hot Danve Music/Club Play #12

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Telefon Records ‎– TE 3
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Engineer – Steve (U.S.A.) Jerome*
Executive-Producer – Don Oriolo, Jurgen S Korduletsch*
Mixed By – The Magnificent Kordak
Producer [Associate] – Rocco Vittori, Stellio Vittori
Producer, Written-By – Bobby Orlando

NOTES:
A Product Of “O” Records

Find the 12″ at 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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring:
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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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David Burrill – Stay With Me (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1991

“Stay With Me” is a single by American singer and songwriter from California David Burrill. Burrill also worked in gay adult films in the 1980s. “Stay With Me” was taken from his debut album “Bump Da Booty Blue “.

SIDE A:
Stay With Me (12″ Vocal) 6:22
Stay With Me (Instrumental) 3:23

SIDE B:
Stay With Me (Radio Edit) 3:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Oak Lawn Records ‎– OLR-142
Format: Vinyl, 12″,  Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG, House

CREDITS:
Arranged By – David Burrill
Drum Programming – Aaron Belt
Engineer – Cesar Sogbe, Marc Reyburn
Photography – Allen Purcell, Bobby Automatic
Producer – David Burrill
Producer [Additional] – Rique Alonso
Written By – David Burrill

NOTES:
Recorded A: Prarie Sun Recording
For Pantera Productions
Published by Cover Boy ASCAP

Find the 12″ at 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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring:
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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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Paul Lekakis – You Blow Me Away (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“You Blow Me Away” is a single by American actor, model, filmmaker and club music / Hi-NRG singer, Paul Lekakis. The single was released in 1989 prior to his debut LP “Tatoo It”. “You Blow Me Away” was produced and remixed by Shep Pettibone but failed to chart. I addition the song was co-written by the late Tommy Page.

I recommend playing this one loud the dub and bonus beats are fierce!

SIDE A:
You Blow Me Away (12″ Vocal) 6:30
You Blow Me Away (7″) 3:59

SIDE B:
You Blow Me Away (Dub) 6:21
You Blow Me Away (Bonus Beats) 5:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-21161, Sire ‎– 9 21161-0, Warner Bros. Records ‎– 0-21161
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Design – Christine Cano
Engineer – Goh Hotoda
Photography By [Photo] – Dino May
Producer, Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – L. Russell Brown, Tommy Page

NOTES:
Specially-Priced Maxi-Single
Made in the U.S.A.

Find the 12″ at 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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring:
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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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