National Pastime – Lunacy (Extended Mix) (UK 12″)

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

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Password: burningtheground

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harry yecer
October 30, 2019 1:52 pm

Another extended mix that I like very much (and that is impossible to achieve in a good quality) is a “No Goodbyes” theme.

harry yecer
October 30, 2019 1:32 pm

Muy buen Single, muchas gracias paul!

Walter C
Walter C
August 10, 2019 11:30 am

“TOTALLY OBSCURE 80s” and “DISCO FRIDAY!” posts are unmissable.

Fan of BTG!
Fan of BTG!
August 9, 2019 6:57 pm

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).

David G
David G
August 9, 2019 6:12 pm

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.

mothloop
mothloop
August 9, 2019 4:58 pm

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!

Dean
Dean
August 9, 2019 3:18 pm

Thank you, as always, Paul! What the hell’s a “trailer version?” 🙂

DJ Veteran
DJ Veteran
August 9, 2019 11:29 am

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.

Jeff
Jeff
August 9, 2019 11:23 am

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

Daniel
Daniel
August 9, 2019 10:51 am

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.