Tag: US

July 11, 2016

B-Movie – Nowhere Girl (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

“Nowhere Girl” is a song by new wave band from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England B-Movie. It was originally released in 1980, and later re-released in 1982, reaching #67 in the UK. It later appeared re-recorded on the band’s first studio album, Forever Running in 1985. It became a chart-topping single across Europe, and received much airplay at the time.

SIDE A:
Nowhere Girl (Long Version) 6:31
Backing Vocals – Maria (17)
Engineer – Colin Green
Producer – Steve Brown
Written-By – Rick Holliday

SIDE B:
Remembrance Day 4:21
Producer – Mike Thorne

Nowhere Girl (Short Version) 3:42
Backing Vocals – Maria (17)
Engineer – Colin Green
Producer – Steve Brown
Written-By – Rick Holliday

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Slevve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-29733
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography By – Ashworth*
Written-By – Steve Hovington

NOTES:
Made in U.S.A.

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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

July 8, 2016

Simply Red – Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (The Cutback Mix) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)” (sometimes stylized as “Money$ Too Tight (to Mention)” in some of its single and album releases) is a song written and first recorded by The Valentine Brothers, John Valentine and Billy Valentine, and released as a single in 1982.

It was covered by the British pop/soul group Simply Red in 1985. The Valentine Brothers’ version peaked at #41 on the Billboard R&B charts, while the Simply Red single went to #13 on the UK charts in 1985 and #28 on the Billboard U.S. pop chart in 1986. It was Simply Red’s first UK single. The song was also an international hit, reaching the Top 40 in several countries.

The lyrics concern a person with economic problems, and mentions Reaganomics, a set of economic policies implemented by U.S. president Ronald Reagan in order to encourage the growth of the American economy. The lyrics include the lines “the old man that’s over the hill”, and “did the earth move for you, Nancy?” He wants to borrow money, first from his brother who responds,”Brother I’d like to help you but I’m unable to”, then to his “Father, Father, almighty Father” who then responds “Money’s too tight to mention”.

SIDE A:
Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (The Cutback Mix) 8:36

SIDE B:
Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (7″ Version) 3:46
Arranged By – Simply Red

Money$ Too Tight (To Mention) (Instrumental Dub Version) 6:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#28
1985	Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra ‎– ED 5088
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock, Funk/Soul

CREDITS:
Engineer – Femi “J”*
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer – Stewart Levine
Written-By – Caroline Wiggins*, John & William Valentine*

NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “PICTURE BOOK”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

July 5, 2016

Howard Jones – Pearl In The Shell (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Originally posted April 9, 2010

“Pearl in the Shell” is the fourth and final single released by musician Howard Jones from the album Human’s Lib. Released in May 1984, the song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It features a saxophone solo by Davey Payne of Ian Dury’s band The Blockheads.

Unlike Jones’ previous singles, the 12″ single edition did not feature an extended mix of the main track, though a nearly 9 minute remixed version did appear on the US 12″ promo which has never appeared on CD. A 6 minute mix did appear on the 12″ album.

SIDE A:
Pearl In The Shell (Remix Version) 8:57

SIDE B:
Pearl In The Shell (LP Version) 3:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra ‎– ED 4992
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Rupert Hine
Written-By, Lyrics By – Howard Jones

NOTES:
This mix is unique to this release. An edited version of it is available on “The 12″ Album”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

July 1, 2016

Holly Johnson – Americanos (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

Originally posted January 19, 2011

Happy Independence Day weekend USA!

“Americanos” is a song by former Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson, released as the second single from his 1989 debut album Blast. The song was written by Holly Johnson and was recorded at Studio Guillaume Tell, Townhouse, London and Battery, London. The song also appeared on the soundtrack for the film “Cookie”.

“Americanos” peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart, #36 on the US Dance Music Club Play Singles chart, as well as topping the Australian charts peaking at the #1 spot.

SIDE A:
Americanos (Extended Version) 6:47Edited By – Tuta Aquino
Engineer [Remix] – Daniel Abraham
Programmed By [Additional Keyboard Programming] – Eric Kupper
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Justin Strauss

SIDE B:
Americanos (P.W.L. Extended Version) 5:10
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Phil Harding & Ian Curnow

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	Americanos	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#36

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: UNI Records ‎– UNI 8013
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Andy Richards , Steve Lovell
Producer [Additional Production] – Dan Hartman
Written-By – Holly Johnson

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Holly Johnson album “BLAST”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi