BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Lunacy” is a single by 80s New Wave/Synthpop band from the UK National pastime. The band were very popular in Japan and opened for Kajagoogoo on their 1984 “Islands Tour”. “Lunacy” was taken from their debut studio album “Built To Break”.
SIDE A:
Lunacy (Extended Mix) 6:15
Producer – Christopher Heaton, Michael Howard (2)
SIDE B:
It’s All A Game 3:54
Producer – Christopher Heaton, Michael Howard (2)
Built To Break (Trailer Version) 3:10
Producer – Christopher Heaton, Alice Spring
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Spellbound Records (4) – SPELT 4
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Design – Shoot That Tiger!
Engineer – Chris Stone at Utopia
Engineer – Phil Bush at pluto
Mastered By – Steve Angel at Utopia
Photography – Eric Watson
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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Another extended mix that I like very much (and that is impossible to achieve in a good quality) is a “No Goodbyes” theme.
Muy buen Single, muchas gracias paul!
“TOTALLY OBSCURE 80s” and “DISCO FRIDAY!” posts are unmissable.
Paul, Thanks for posting this! My favorite song on the album is Built To Break; the album has a long version, this single has the instrumental (Trailer Version) and Pictures On Your Wall 12″ has the 7′ version (Neat Version).
So glad you’re posting new content! I’ve decided that I’ll only download those titles I know I’ll want, rather than downloading everything you post. No need for me to use up your bandwidth on things I might not want. Hopefully that’ll let others be able to download things.
The one by this bunch played often on CFNY Toronto radio was It’s All A Game. This is good too. Always thought they were Canadian, eh? Thanks as always Paul!
Thank you, as always, Paul! What the hell’s a “trailer version?” 🙂
I’m always intrigued by your Totally Obscure 80’s releases as this one fell under the “one I never heard of” release.
Of course I have to admit, many of these UK artists I never knew of but I try sometimes to find some of lost treasures of tracks of artists that we all know. Thanks again for your wonderful work.
PAUL!! Can’t wait to check out another cool track you’ve recommended. I certainly love what you come up with. Never heard of these guys before, but, as always, very much intrigued. Thanks again for another new music introduction!!
Have a fantastic weekend Paul and other BTG readers!!
Jeff
Have a great weekend Jeff 🙂
Another great discovery for me, Paul. Never heard of National Pastime. I like them. Now I have to check their other stuff. Thank you so much Paul. Music is my healer but you are the doctor. Have a nice weekend.
I prescribe that you have a great weekend too 🙂