ART – Perfect Touch (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Perfect Touch” is the only single released by German trio ART. The song was later covered by German recording artist Sandra for her 2002 album “The Wheel Of Time”. ART never released an album or any further single solidifying themselves into 80s obscurity.

SIDE A:
Perfect Touch (Long Version) 5:10

SIDE B:
Perfect Touch (Single Version) 2:58
Imperfect 2:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Blow Up – INT 125.761
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Blue Transparent
Country: Germany
Released: Apr 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork – Mike Schmidt (2)
Co-producer – Marc CassandraStixx
Mixed By – Ronald Prent
Photography By – Stefan Langner*
Producer – Albert Boekholt
Recorded By – Ronald Prent
Written-By –  Kyra KayWolfgang Filz

NOTES:
Recorded at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Holland

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi


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Greg M.
Greg M.
November 19, 2021 9:35 pm

Thanks Paul. Obscure, certainly. But actually a very nice/good track.

dugn
dugn
November 10, 2021 3:02 pm

I remember seeing this as I was thumbing through 12-inches back in the day. Hearing this now for the first time and like it! Couldn’t find any reference to it being used in an 80’s movie, although it’s got the perfect sound for it! Very cool discovery thanks to you, Paul!

Marco
Marco
November 10, 2021 9:43 am

This is another new discovery for me on Burning The Ground.

Thanks Paul 🙂

Dejan
Dejan
November 10, 2021 12:28 am

Her voice is from Propaganda. Still I purchased the 3 CD edition from “Laughter, Tears And Rage – The Anthology”. This is however something new to me. I really didn’t give much attention to Act more than “Snobbery and Decay”. Nice touch Phil

AHorn
AHorn
Reply to  Dejan
November 10, 2021 12:30 pm

Nevertheless – a striking resemblance to Propaganda.

Last edited 2 years ago by AHorn
AHorn
AHorn
November 9, 2021 12:19 pm

Now that’s a positive surprise! Pleasing pop song from Germany, but I’ve never heard it before. Although I come from the same country…. I like it better than Sandra’s reinterpretation in 2002.

The producer Marc Cassandra’s real name is Peter Ries. Was more successful in the late 90’s.

Low
Low
November 9, 2021 12:11 pm

Thanks for this obscure track(s)… Lots of attitude in those female vocals (angst with a hint of sexuality).

Daniel
Daniel
November 9, 2021 11:21 am

Thank you Paul for another amazing obscure 80s post! I really love that song.You bring back to life these hidden treasures. I wonder why this wasn’t a hit. You are the best Paul 🙂

Jeff
Jeff
November 9, 2021 11:03 am

This seems really cool Paul. If Sandra covered it, I’m all in.

Jeff