BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“War Boys” was the first single taken from former Bow Wow Wow lead singer Annabella Lwin’s debut solo album Fever. Produced by American musician and record producer John Robie “War Boys” debuted on the US Billboard Hat Dance Music/Club Play chart on April 5, 1986 spending six weeks on the survey peaking at #28.
SIDE A:
War Boys (Extended Mix) 7:37
War Boys (Single Edit) 3:50
SIDE B:
War Boys (Dub Version) 7:36
War Boys (Robie) 7:18
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | War Boys | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #28 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – PW-14288
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer – Mark Berry
Keyboards [Additional] – Manuel Parrish*, Michael Rudetsky
Producer – John Robie
Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By – Robie* (tracks: B2), Raul A. Rodriguez (tracks: A1, A2, B1)
Written-By – Annabella Lwin, John Robie
NOTES:
From the LP “FEVER”
Tracks are listed incorrectly on Side B they should be:
B1 War Boys (Robie) aka Rough And Toug Mix
B2 War Boys (Dub Version)
Find the 12″ On DISCOGS
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
I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t even know Annabella Lwin had a solo career! Maybe she was bigger in the US than the UK?
Look forward to checkin it out.
Not bad – I was not familiar with this one. I like the rough and tough mix. Thanks, Paul!
Me too Woz 🙂
OH MY GOODNESS PAUL!!! I am so covered in chills right now, that I’m actually covered in a thick frost!! I’ve been staring at my computer screen for about five minutes in a state of frozen exhilaration!! I am truly humbled! John Robie and all of his productions mean the world to me and I’ve been on this crusade to find as much as I can about him. Some of his stuff (more like his productions) have been released on compact disc, but things like this single, I don’t believe so. And I’m not quite sure it would sound the… Read more »
You’re welcome Jeff this is a really great 12″. Please note though the tracks on side b are in reverse order b2 is actually the “Dub Version” version and b1 is “Robie” aka “Rough and Tough Mix”.
Higs to you my friend and thank you 🙂
I’ve always wondered about that Paul myself. I’m surprised the record label wasn’t more careful with the listing. This record has all of the John Robie signature sounds, the keyboards, that emulator singing out War Boys, the bells, the saxophone, the crazy drum machine programing and those great edits John Robie is famous for. Such a cool track and your mastering skills are pristine. You’ve made my day, week and perhaps, month!!!
Jeff
I caught myself singing “Wild Boys, Wild Boys” ol.
That’s great! I love that Paul!
Little mistake… “Dub Version” here is on B2 and “Robie” is on B1. On UK release is B1: “Warboys (Rough & Tough Mix)”. Also on other European release is B1: “War Boys (Rough & Tough Mix)”. Btw, for me this is her best track, beside a cover of Peggy Lee’s classic “Fever”. Thx, Paul!
Yeah Nikki I wondered about this I just stuck with how it was written on the sleeve and labels. They did quite a misprint on this record 🙂
Thanks Paul! I pulled this 12 inch out 6 months ago and never got around to recording it….lol! I appreciate the fact that you and I have similar collections!
You’re welcome RA we do have similiar tastes which is a great thing lol. I know what you mean I have several records that have been pulled for months just not enough time to do them all 🙂
Yes Annabella is great. She’s a friend on FB too!
Wow. Thanks Paul. Love Annabella. Please post everything you have by her.
Sorry Omar this is all I have except for Bow Wow Wow 🙂