Steve Parsons & Babel – The Howling (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

-DjPaulT Recommended 12″

“The Howling” is a song taken from the film and soundtrack Howling II: … Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985). The film features a sequence in which little-known new wave band Babel play their song “The Howling”. Babel were: Stephen W. Parsons (lead singer); Chris Pye (guitar); Simon Etchell (keyboard); Steve Young (drums). Three of these musicians later played in another band, State Project. Etchell composed the theme for UK TV show Catchphrase as well as many other TV signature tunes and later the soundtrack for the movie Vanished (2009).

The Howling ‘Making Flesh Creep Mix’ is exactly the same recording as the ‘Club Mix’ featured in the soundtrack lp, but with an additional 31 seconds intro of sampled growls, grumbles and flute effects.

SIDE A:
The Howling (Making Flesh Creep Mix) 4:48

SIDE B:
Hollow Men 2:50

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Up Art – UP 12861Up Art ‎– UP 12861
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:
Co-producer – Simon Heyworth (tracks: A)
Written-By, Producer – Steve Parsons

NOTES:
From the Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howling II: … Your Sister Is a Werewolf”

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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: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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

October 19, 2017

Billy Idol – Flesh For Fantasy (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Flesh For Fantasy” is a song by English rock musician Billy Idol, from his second album Rebel Yell (1983). It was released in 1984, as the third single from the album.

In the U.K. “Flesh For Fantasy” reached #54. In the United States the single did much better peaking at #29 on October 6, 1984 after spending twelve weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

SIDE A:
Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt Mix) 7:05
Remix – Gary Langan

SIDE B:
Flesh For Fantasy 3:50
Blue Highway 5:06

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Flesh For Fantasy	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#29
1984	Flesh For Fantasy	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#8
1984	Flesh For Fantasy	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#21

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– IDOLX 4
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
A&R [Direction], Management – Aucoin Management Inc.*
Producer – Keith Forsey
Written-By – Idol*, Stevens*

NOTES:
Comes with large fold out poster
From the LP “REBEL YELL”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.ne

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

October 18, 2017

Wax – Right Between The Eyes (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Right Between The Eyes” is a 1986 by English American group Wax consisting of American singer-songwriter Andrew Gold and 10cc guitarist/bassist Graham Gouldman. In the US, they were listed as Wax UK.

“Right Between The Eyes” peaked at #43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on May 10, 1986 after spending thirteen weeks on the survey. Internationally the single reached #24 Netherlands and #60 U.K..

SIDE A:
Right Between The Eyes (Extended Mix) 6:55
Mixed By – Andrew Gold, Graham Gouldman

SIDE B:
Only A Visitor 4:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Right Between The Eyes	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#43

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA ‎– PT40510
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: Apr 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction, Design – The Leisure Process
Artwork [Front Cover Painting] – Jason Bratby
Photography By – Mike Putland*
Producer – Phil Thornalley
Written-By – Andrew Gold, Graham Gouldman

NOTES:
Maxi 12″Version
Made In Germany

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

October 17, 2017

Icehouse – Crazy (Manic Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Crazy” is a 1987 single by the Australian rock/synthpop band Icehouse, from the Man of Colours album, the single entered Number 3 on the Australian ARIA charts. The song was written by band members Iva Davies, Robert Kretschmer and Andy Qunta. and produced by David Lord.

In the U.S. “Crazy” peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100.

**This 12″ is misprinted as “Manic Mix” and plays the album version instead. The “Manic Mix” is also known as 12″ Mix and appears on the U.S. 12″ Promo which I will be posting at a later date.

SIDE A:
Crazy (Album Mix) 4:48
Composed By – A. Qunta*, I. Davies*, R. Kretschmer*
Engineer – David Hemming
Mixed By, Producer – David Lord

SIDE B:
Crazy (Mad Mix) 6:18
Composed By – A. Qunta*, I. Davies*, R. Kretschmer*
Engineer – David Hemming
Mixed By – David Hemming, Iva Davies
Producer – David Lord

Completely Gone 4:43
Composed By – A. Qunta*, I. Davies*, R. Kretschmer*, S. Lloyd*
Producer – Icehouse

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Crazy	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#14
1987	Crazy	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#10

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – CHS 12 3156
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Misprint
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Synth-pop

NOTES:
Original version on the LP/Cassette/CD “Man Of Colours”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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