Year: 2019

Saga – Take A Chance (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Take A Chance” is a 1985 single by progressive rock band Saga, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 1977. The single was taken from the band’s sixth studio LP “Behaviour” featuring a more pop-oriented sound than their previous progressive rock works. While the album was a commercial success reaching the top ten in several countries “Take A Chance” failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Take A Chance (Remix) 5:26
Remix – Mark Dodson

Take A Chance (Album Version) 3:51

SIDE B:
Take A Chance (Dub Mix) 6:19
Remix – Mark Dodson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor ‎– 883 587-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Prog Rock

CREDITS:
Producer – Saga (3)
Producer, Engineer – Peter Walsh
Written By – Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Jim Gilmour

NOTES:
From the album “BEHAVIOUR”
Made in West Germany
Printed in West Germany

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: 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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Climie Fisher – This Is Me (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“This Is Me” is the 1986 debut single by UK pop duo Climie Fisher formed by vocalist Simon Climie (born 7 April 1957) and former Naked Eyes keyboardist Rob Fisher (5 November 1956 – 25 August 1999).

Upon the song’s original release in 1986, the single failed to chart. “This Is Me” was re-released in 1988 after the duo had found major success with the single’s “Love Changes Everything” and “Rise To The Occasion”. The re-release peaked at #22 the UK, #34 Netherlands, #60 Germany, #15 New Zealand and #10 Portugal. “This Is Me” also features backing vocals by English singer/songwriter Kirsty MacColl.

SIDE A:
This Is Me (This Is It’ Mix) 9:03
Backing Vocals – Kirsty MacColl
Engineer – Alan Douglas (2)
Producer – Steve Lillywhite

SIDE B
This Is Me (7″ Version) 3:50
Backing Vocals – Kirsty MacColl
Engineer – Alan Douglas (2)
Producer – Steve Lillywhite

Far Across The Water 4:30
Producer [Demo Produced By] – Rob Fisher, Simon Climie

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – 12EMI 5578
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

Credits:
Design – The Artful Dodgers
Photography – Dave Curtis
Written-By – Climie/Fisher*

NOTES:
From the LP “EVERYTHING”

Recorded at The Townhouse

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: 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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Robin Gibb – Like A Fool (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Like A Fool” was the first single taken from the fourth solo album “Walls Have Eyes” by British singer-songwriter Robin Gibb. released in 1985, “Like A Fool” failed to chart in the U.S. or U.K.

Gibb’s next solo album would not come for eighteen years with the 2003 release “Magnet”.

SIDE A:
Like A Fool (Extended Version) 5:28

SIDE B:
Like A Fool (Single Version) 4:00
Possession 3:09

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor ‎– 883 431-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Pop/Rock
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Maximillian (3)
Artwork – The Cream Group*
Photography By – Tim O’Sullivan
Producer – Maurice Gibb, Tom Dowd
Written-By – R., B. + M. Gibb**

NOTES:
From the LP “WALLS HAVE EYES”

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: 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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Matthew Wilder – Bouncin’ Off the Walls (Netherlands 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Bouncin’ Off the Walls” was the title track from the second studio album by American singer, songwriter, and record producer Matthew Wilder. “Bouncin’ Off the Walls” failed to gain much momentum — even with an innovative music video, the song only managed to peak at #52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was subsequently deemed a commercial failure. No further singles were released from the album.

“Bouncin’ Off the Walls” became the last single and album released by Matthew Wilder he continued his career in the music industry as a songwriter and as a record producer.

SIDE A:
Bouncin’ Off The Walls (Intense Mix) 5:58

SIDE B:
Bouncin’ Off The Walls (Intense Dub) 4:32

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Bouncin’ Off The Walls U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #52

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– EPCA 12.4770
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Stereo
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Peter Bunetta, Rick Chudacoff
Remix – Paul Sabu, Rusty Garner
Written-By – M. Wilder*

NOTES:
“An Endless Music Mix.”

From the LP “Bouncin’ Off the Walls”
Made In Holland

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: 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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