Tag: 1986

February 18, 2014

Falco – The Sound Of Musik (US 12″ Promo)

In 1986 Austrian musician Falco released his fourth studio album “Emotional”. The first single was “The Sound of Musik”. The song was quite successful, also outside the German-speaking countries, including the US where the song reached #19 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Chart. Several remixes were issued by Sire Records including this set of US promo only mixes.

SIDE A:
The Sound Of Musik (12″ Edit) 7:10

SIDE B:
The Sound Of Musik (Single Edit) 4:12

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

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	The Sound Of Musik	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#19

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– PRO-A-2598
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Edited By – Christer Modig
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Rob Bolland & Ferdi Bolland*
Written-By – Falco

NOTES:
Promotional Copy Not For Sale

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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 Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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

February 17, 2014

Spandau Ballet – Cross The Line (Spain 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Cross The Line” is a 1986 single released only in Spain by british new wave group Spandau Ballet. The track was taken from the bands fifth studio album Through The Barricades. “Cross The Line” did not chart in any country. The b-side is a live track titled “Virgin” which was also included on the home video “Through The Barricades… Across The Border” recorded at the NEC, Birmingham.

SIDE A:
Cross The Line (Extended Version) 6:15
Engineered By: – Gary Langan
Produced By: – Gary Langan & Spandau Ballet

SIDE B:
Cross The Line (Single Version) 4:08
Engineered By: – Gary Langan
Produced By: – Gary Langan & Spandau Ballet

Virgin (Live) 4:52
Mixed By: – Carey Taylor & Spandau Ballet
Recorded By: – Gary Langan

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– CBS 650879 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Spain
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
“Virgin” recorded live at the NEC, Birmingham.
Original versions appear on the LP: “THROUGH THE BARRICADES”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

January 22, 2014

Anne Murray – Who’s Leaving Who (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on June 29, 2010. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

“Who’s Leaving Who” [sic] is a song written by Jack White and Mark Spiro, first recorded by Canadian country singer Anne Murray in 1986. It achieved a bigger popularity in Europe when it was covered by British Hi-NRG singer Hazell Dean in 1988.

The song was first recorded by Anne Murray for her 1986 album Something to Talk About. The song was released as the album’s second single, following her Canadian and US number one country single, “Now and Forever (You and Me)”. The single failed to reach the same level of success, peaking at number 93 on the Canadian singles chart, and failing to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its biggest success was on the adult contemporary charts, peaking at number 15 in Canada and number 26 in the U.S.

SIDE A:
Who’s Leaving Who (12″ Club Mix) 5:06
Co-producer [Associate] – Mark Spiro
Producer – Jack White
Remix – John Van Nest
Written-By – J. White*, M. Spiro*

SIDE B:
Reach For Me 3:52
Producer, Arranged By – Keith Diamond
Written-By – Schwartz*, R. Bruno*

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

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Who’s Leaving Who	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#26
1986	Who’s Leaving Who	U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles	#62

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– V-15242
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP: “SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT”

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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

January 9, 2014

Erasure – Oh L’Amour (Funky Sisters Remix Edit) (US 7″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Oh L’amour” is a song by English synthpop duo Erasure, released in April 1986 as their third single.

It was issued by Mute Records in the UK and Sire Records in the U.S. to herald the June release of Erasure’s debut album Wonderland, but became the third consecutive commercial failure for the band in both territories. Despite its low chart placing, “Oh L’amour” has proven to be one of Erasure’s signature songs, due to its popularity in dance clubs. It remains a favourite among fans, particularly when performed live. On the UK singles chart “Oh L’amour” peaked at the #85 position while in the US the single reached #3 dance.

Written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, “Oh L’amour” is a lament from someone experiencing unrequited love (“broke my heart / now I’m aching for you”). The song is an uptempo synthpop dance track and its popularity was further fueled in dance clubs by the “Funky Sisters Remix”, which appeared on the US & UK 12 inch singles and as a bonus track on the U.S. edition of Wonderland.

This US 7″ promo contains an edit of the “Funky Sisters Remix” the same track appears on both sides.

SIDE A:
Oh L’Amour (Funky Sisters Remix Edit) 3:35

SIDE AA:
Oh L’Amour (Funky Sisters Remix Edit) 3:35

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

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Oh L’Amour	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance?Club Play	#3

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 7-28614-A
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Flood
Remix – Funky Sisters, The
Written-By – Clarke/Bell

NOTES:
The version on this promo is an edit of the Funky Sisters Remix. Label lists duration of 3:06 but is incorrect.

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