BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Dance with Me” is the first of five singles from Alphaville’s second album, Afternoons in Utopia. It was released in March 1986, ahead of the album. The track was a top 10 hit in Europe.
In the United States, the single reached #22 on the Billboard Dance Chart.
SIDE A:
Dance With Me (Empire Remix) 8:11
Producer – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
SIDE B:
The Nelson Highrise Sector 2: The Mirror 3:42
Producer – Alphaville
Ba The Other Side Of U
Bb Airlines
Bc T.O.S.O.U. (Reprise)
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Dance With Me | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #22 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: WEA – X8747 T, WEA – 248747-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Written-By – Lloyd*, Gold*, Echolette*
NOTES:
Manufactured in the 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: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Hi Paul,
I really love Alphaville and thanks for this rare 12″, but the link is dead.
Could it be possible to repare ?
BR
Richard
Hi Paul,
great that you are adding Alphaville songs. Many thanks to you. I hardly have time these days to check closer… too much work. 😉
Greets, Adam
Thanks for this one, Paul. Now I’ll check as always if it’s already in my FLAC tracks collection, even when I’ve got it I must A/B compare some disastrous “REMASTERED” CD versions with your pristine vinyl rips (your restored versions win most of the time).
Hi Paul,
Great to see alphaville represented here, another classic group
with a great catalog.
a very strong song, and great remix also.
thanks for posting another synthpop great.
keep it up.
later
-1
Thanks for posting this!
This was among my first “Dance” purchases back in Fall 1986, along with Hazell Dean’s “Stand Up”, Until December’s “We Are The Boys”/”Secrets (I Won’t Tell”, and Nick John’s “Planet Nine” at Oak Lawn Records in Dallas.
This is a beautiful transfer! Thanks so much!
🙂
This is a beautiful song that brings back sweet memories.
Thank you.
Thank you Paul for another great 12-inch!
Have a nice weekend
Ooh! That’s a beautiful cover to this 12-inch!! Paul, what a great way to start the weekend! I love this song, although I’m not sure I’m familiar with this mix. Thank you for doing these records. You have such a variety here: something for every taste! Which brings me to something that I’d rather mention here. I was very upset recently when a commenter accused you of not having a variety of different artists and genres. I couldn’t believe the audacity of the individual. Just look at your discography of postings. Talk about a smorgasbord of sonics! From pop, dance,… Read more »
Thank you so much, Jeff. You know some people just like to stir up the negative pot. Most of my readers know that I do what I can to post something for everyone. I appreciate you being a positive voice. Have a great weekend 🙂
Oh, I hope you get to the Mysteries Of Love 12″ too!
Pretty sure I have that one Goodguy but will have to check 🙂
Always loved the 12″ sleeve art for this, and the track of course!
Thanks Paul. 🙂
You’re welcome Goodguy 🙂