Tag: 1986

October 6, 2015

Animotion – I Engineer (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“I Engineer” is a 1986 song by American new wave band Animotion. Released as the lead single from the bands second studio album Strange Behavior. “I Engineer” failed to chart in the UK but reached #2 in Germany, #6 Switzerland and #16 Austria. In the US the song peaked only at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 while doing better on the dance chart reaching #27.

The 12″ also includes a remix of the bands biggest hit “Obsession” ny Mark Berry.

SIDE A:
I Engineer (Remix) 5:51
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer – Richie Zito

SIDE B:
I Engineer (Dub Version) 5:07
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer – Richie Zito

Obsession (Remix) 7:25
Producer – John Ryan
Remix – Mark Berry

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	I Engineer	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#76
1986	I Engineer	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#27

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Casablanca Records ‎– 884 433-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Remixed at Mediasound, NYC

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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

October 2, 2015

Anne Murray – Heartaches (Club Mix) (Canada 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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“Heartaches” is a 1986 pop single by Canadian country artist Anne Murray. Released only as a promotional 12″ in Canada. “Heartaches” was produced by German music composer and producer Jack white who had also worked with Laura Branigan. “Heartaches” was taken from the LP “Something To Talk About” which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Country albums chart.

Although not listed on the single’s label the version on this release is an extended club mix. The same version appears on both sides.

SIDE A:
Heartaches (12″ Club Mix) 5:56

SIDE B:
Heartaches (12″ Club Mix) 5:56

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-304
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: Canada
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Co-producer [Associate] – Mark Spiro
Producer – Jack White
Written By – C.F. Turner

NOTES:
Special version from the Capitol LP “SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

August 6, 2015

Dolby’s Cube featuring Cherry Bomb – Hunger City (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Hunger City” was slated as the second single to be released from the soundtrack of the George Lucas film Howard The Duck. Due to the film’s failure at the box office “Hunger City” was only issued as a 12″ promo in the US. Once again the track features actress Lea Thompson on lead vocals. “Hunger City” was produced, written and arranged by Thomas Dolby. The soundtrack has never been issued on CD.

The 12″ promo contains the same track on both sides.

SIDE A:
Hunger City 4:14

SIDE B:
Hunger City 4:14

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– L33-17165
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Lead Vocals – Lea Thompson
Producer, Arranged By – Thomas Dolby

NOTES:
Same track plays on both sides.

From the MCA LP “Music From the Motion Picture Soundtrack ‘Howard The Duck'”

Promotional only – Not for sale

Issued in generic black MCA 12″ sleeve.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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August 5, 2015

Dolby’s Cube featuring Cherry Bomb – Howard The Duck (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Howard The Duck” is the theme song for the 1986 cult classic film of the same name. The song was produced by Thomas Dolby with his band Dolby’s Cube. The song features Cherry Bomb which were a fictional band in the film consisting of actress Lea Thompson on lead vocals. The song also includes backing vocals by George Clinton who also co-wrote the song with Thomas Dolby and guitar by Joe walsh.

“Don’t Turn Away” also has Lea Thompson on lead vocals which is the version from the film. While the full-length soundtrack album has Thomas Dolby vocals instead. Stevie Wonder plays harmonica on the track.

SIDE A:
Howard The Duck (Mega Mix) 4:54
Lead Vocals [Cherry Bomb] – Lea Thompson
Backing Vocals [Background – Cherry Bomb] – Dominique Davalos,Holly Robinson, Liz Sagal
Backing Vocals [Background] – George Clinton
Guitar – Joe Walsh

SIDE B:
Howard The Duck 3:58
Lead Vocals [Cherry Bomb] – Lea Thompson
Backing Vocals [Background – Cherry Bomb] – Dominique Davalos,Holly Robinson, Liz Sagal
Backing Vocals [Background] – George Clinton
Guitar – Joe Walsh

Don’t Turn Away 6:13
Lead Vocals [Cherry Bomb] – Lea Thompson
Harmonica – Stevie Wonder

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23645
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Featuring – Cherry Bomb (2)
Mixed By – E.T. Thorngren* (tracks: A, B1)
Producer – Thomas Dolby
Written-By – A. Willis*, G. Clinton* (tracks: A, B1), T. Dolby*

NOTES:
From the Motion Picture Soundtrack album,“HOWARD THE DUCK”
Thomas Dolby appears courtesy of EMI Records, Ltd.

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