Author: DjPaulT

Gavin Christopher – One Step Closer To You (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“One Step Closer to You” is a 1986 hit written by the then-budding songwriting/production team of Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers, along with singer/musician – and later noted soundtrack songwriter – Jeff Pescetto and former Linx frontman David Grant. The song became the only Top 40 Pop hit for noted R&B/Hip hop singer-songwriter/producer Gavin Christopher, peaking at #22.

The song first appeared (titled simply “One Step Closer”) as an album track on the self-titled debut album from singer Marilyn Martin, released in early 1986. Later in 1986, Christopher released his own version of the song.

Christopher’s version soon cracked the top-ten on the Dance charts and the top 25 on both the Pop (#22) and R&B charts (#25). It was the biggest hit of his career.

The basic rhythm structure, bass-line, and tempo of Christopher’s version bear a striking similarity to that of Michael Jackson’s hit, “The Way You Make Me Feel” from his Bad album, which was released the following year.

SIDE A:
One Step Closer To You (Club Version) 7:40
One Step Closer To You (Acapella Plus) 4:24

SIDE B:
One Step Closer To You (Short Version) 4:26
One Step Closer To You (Instrumental) 5:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 One Step Closer To You U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #22
1986 One Step Closer To You U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #9
1986 Blue Jean U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Hip/Hop Songs #25

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records – V-56019
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Co-producer –Gavin Christopher
Keyboards [Additional] – om Mandell*
Producer –Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers
Producer [Additional], Remix –  Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

NOTES:
From the LP “Obe Step Closer”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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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:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Stewart Copeland with Adam Ant – Out Of Bounds (US 12″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Out Of Bounds” is a 1986 single recorded by Police drummer Stewart Copeland with Adam Ant. The song was taken from the film soundtrack “Out Of Bounds” which starred Anthony Michael Hall. The song was only released as a single in the United States where it failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Out Of Bounds 3:20

SIDE B:
Out Of Bounds (Extended Mix) 4:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: I.R.S. Records – L33-17166
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Gloversville Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Soundtrack, Theme, Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Mixed By – Dennis Herring
Producer –  Adam Ant, Stewart Copeland
Written-By A. Ant, S. Copeland

NOTES:
Issued in a generic International Record Syndicate, Inc. sleeve.
From the soundtrack “Out Of Bounds”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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 Khin Band – Jeopardy (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983

“Jeopardy” is a hit song released in 1983 by The Greg Khin Band on their album Kihnspiracy. It is the band’s only Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, reaching number 2 in May 1983 (behind Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”) and also hitting number 1 on the dance charts for two weeks a month earlier. The song also reached number 63 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band’s only charting song in the UK. The song is written in the key of D minor.

SIDE A:
Jeopardy (Dance Mix) 6:47

SIDE B:
Jeopardy (Instrumental Version) 6:33

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 Jeopardy U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #2
1983 Jeopardy U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beserkley – 0-67932
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, SP Generic Sleeve
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Matthew King Kaufman
Remix –  John Luongo
Written-By –  Kihn, Wright

NOTES:
Distributed by Elektra Asylum
Mastered at Sterling Sound.

Pressed at the Specialty Records Corporation plant based on the “SP” under the catalog number and the “SRC” logo in the etchings.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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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Grace Jones – Re-Mix Re-Mask (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

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  • Originally posted October 5, 2011

“Re-mix Re-mask” is a UK only Limited Edition 12″ released in 1986. The A-side is a Grace Jones Megamix backed with My Jamaican Guy & the Paul ‘Groucho remix of Private Life. This single was released to promote the Island Life greatest hits compilation.

SIDE A:
Re-Mix Re-Mask 5:56
Edited By [Re-edit] – Froggy, K.C. (3), Simon Harris

a)Slave To The Rhythm
b)My Jamaican Guy
c)La Vie En Rose
d)Private Life

SIDE B:
Private Life (Paul ‘Groucho’ Smykle Remix) 7:01
Remix – Paul “Groucho” Smykle

My Jamaican Guy 5:58
Mixed By –Steven Stanley

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records – 12 ISX 273
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dub, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – GD*

NOTES:
Track A – A Froggy Production, edited by Froggy, Simon Harris, K.C.
Track B1 – remixed by Paul ‘Groucho’ Smykle at the Fallout Shelter.

Matrix Runout: ‘GD’ is etched. The rest is stamped.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


Password: burningtheground

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