Tag: UK

White China – Real World (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Real World” is a 1984 single by Scottish New wave band White China. Formed in Dunfermline in 1980, the band was signed up by major label Island Records, home to artists such as U2, Roxy Music and Bob Marley. White China released two well-received singles and quickly built up a reputation as a top live act opening for Big Country. Unfortunately, after issues with the record company, the much-anticipated debut album was never released and the band went their separate ways.

“Real World” was produced by Steve Brown who also worked with artists including ABC, Wham!, Alison Moyet, Haysi Fantayzee, Freddie Mercury (Queen), The Alarm, The Cult, Then Jericho, The Pogues and many more.

The b-side is an instrumental track produced by Martin Rushent best known for producing The Human League, The Associates, Pete Shelley among others.

SIDE A:
Real World (Extended Version) 5:11
Producer –Steve Brown
Written By – Craig Manning, Jamie Davidson, Jeff Bernstein (2), Kenny Graham, Pete Chambers

SIDE B:
Breaking Through The Clouds 4:02
Producer – Martin Rushent
tWritten By – Craig Manning, Jeff Bernstein (2)

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records ‎– 12 IS 172
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:
Bass, Backing Vocals – Craig Manning
Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Kenny Graham
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Jamie Davidson
Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Jeff Bernstein (2)
Photography By – Richard Haughton
Vocals, Guitar – Pete Chambers

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: 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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Secession – Touch (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Touch” was the third single released by Scottish synth-pop band Secession. Produced by John Rocca singer, producer and driving force behind groups Freeez and Pink Rhythm. “Touch” became the band’s most commercially successful song.

SIDE A:
Touch (Part 3) 6:38

SIDE B:
Touch (Part 4) 7:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet ‎– BEG 118T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Electro, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – John Madden*
Producer – John Rocca
Written-By – Thomson*

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-GjPaulT
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: 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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Endgames – Desire (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Desire” was the fourth single taken from the LP Building Beauty by Scottish new wave band Endgames. Hot off of supporting Howard Jones during his first sold-out tour of the UK March-April 1984 “Desire” failed to catch on. so it sold poorly. Virgin then ended the band’s contract and not long afterward Endgames disbanded.

SIDE A:
Desire (Extended Version) 7:23
Producer – Colin Campsie, George McFarlane

SIDE B:
Look Now 3:52

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 651-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Cover – da gama*
Photography By – Peter Ashworth
Written-By – Endgames

NOTES:
Includes Limited Edition Poster
Manufactured in UK

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: 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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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Wang Chung – Fire In The Twilight (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Fire In the twilight” is a single by English new wave band Wang Chung recorded for the 1985 John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Produced by Academy Award winner and longtime Billy Idol producer Keith Forsey.

Poised to be a huge hit “Fire In The Twilight” stalled at #110 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. In the United Kingdom, the song failed to have any chart success.

SIDE A:
Fire In The Twilight (Specially Remixed Version) 3:43

SIDE B:
The Reggae (Instrumental) 3:08
Dreaming In The Hills Of Heaven 3:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– AMY 249
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Keith Forsey

NOTES:
From the motion picture soundtrack “The Breakfast Club”

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: 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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. Thank you for your help.