BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981
“Kites” was a one off single released on May 11, 1981 (Credited to 39 Lyon Street). Taking advantage of a clause in their contract that allowed them to record for other labels as long as Billy Mackenzie did not sing lead, they produced a version of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound’s 1967 hit, with vocals from Billy’s old friend Christine Beveridge. (Beveridge and another old partner in crime Steve Reid, performed together as Orbidoig. Billy took to announcing that Christine was one of his favourite singers, much to her embarrassment.) 39 Lyon Street was the address of Christine’s Dundee flat.
An edited version of “Kites” appears on The Associates compilation “Singles” as far as I know the full length 12″ version has not appeared on CD.
SIDE A:
39 Lyon Street– Kites (Full Length Version) 4:48
Vocals [Uncredited] – Christine Beveridge
Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Billy Mackenzie
Written-By – Hackady*, Pockriss*
SIDE B:
The Associates – A Girl Named Property 4:57
Written-By – Rankine*, Mackenzie*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RSO – RSOX 78
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 11 May 1981
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Post-Punk, New Wave
CREDITS:
Engineer – The Associates, Mike Hedges
Mastered By – ARUN*
Producer – The Associates, Mike Hedges
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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
I love these tracks. I hear a little Talking Heads type sound on the B side. Thanks
So is that B. Mackenzie on backing vocals?
An odd one, but a great addition.
Does this 9th Associates post in a row now beat the Wham marathon?
Funnily enough, both groups were releasing stuff during an almost identical timeframe, give or take a year. Odd to think about.
The b-side is Billy Mackenzie on lead Jermajesty. If it hasn’t beat the Wham! record it’s getting close and I still have more Associates left to post 🙂
As an avid fan of the original, by Simon Dupree, this doesn’t work for me. An interesting take non the less.
Thanks for the rip, Paul 🙂
Fab rarity! Thank you paul x
This is a true treat. Have not heard this one before.
Love the new banner, Paul. Great colour combo.
Thanks for another Associates gem too 🙂
Wow, this is turning out to be another epic series like the Wham! one last year. I’ve not heard this one before. Thanks again!!!
Do you have any of the other related oddities, e.g. “Ice Cream Factory”, Orbidoig?
David I have “Ice Cream Factory” planned for an upcoming post 🙂
I used to have the 7″ of this back when it was originally issued, but I had no idea there was an extended version! Thanks, as always, for such amazing finds.
You’re welcome VanceMan 🙂
OK – this is totally unexpected. Fabulous choice Paul. Thanks.
You’re welcome EW 🙂
Hey Paul!! Love the new banner on the page. I love how you change-it-up occasionally. Again, such a surprise for this single. I guess it’s different from the one on the flip-side of “Breakfast”? I’m so enjoying this extended discography of The Associates. It’s been new music for me these last two weeks or so and I can’t help but say to you, many, many thanks. You’re wonderful!!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff I was just just messing around with photoshop over the weekend and decided I wanted something new glad you like the banner. Yes the version on the “Breakfast” single is different 🙂
Thanks once again Paul. Btw is the new logo a combination of Wild Boys/View to a kill artwork?
actually it was inspired by a view to a kill.