Author: DjPaulT

Dead Or Alive – What I Want (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

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Originally posted March 21, 2012

“What I Want” is a song written and recorded by the English band Dead or Alive. It was co-produced by the band and Zeus B. Held and released in August 1983 as the second single from Dead or Alive’s debut album Sophisticated Boom Boom.

The song was not a success when originally released, peaking at number eighty-eight in the UK Singles Chart. After Dead or Alive’s UK top-forty success of “That’s The Way (I Like It)”, “What I Want” was re-issued in June 1984. It did not fare much better during its second chart run, placing only one position higher, at number eighty-seven.

This 12″ is the 1984 re-issue which includes an alternate “Dance Mix” than what appeared on the 1983 version.

“The Stranger” was originally released in 1982 as an independent single on Black Eyes Records. After its release, Dead Or Alive was signed to Epic Records and re-recorded the song for the b-side release of “What I Want” the song did not appear on the original “Sophisticated Boom Boom” LP.

SIDE A:
What I Want (84 Dance Mix) 5:53
Engineer – Tim Palmer
Producer – Zeus B. Held

SIDE B:
The Stranger (Re-recorded Version) 4:53
Producer – Dead Or Alive

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– TA 4510, Epic ‎– TA4510
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 28 May 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Written-By – Dead Or Alive

NOTES:
Made in England

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


Password: burningtheground

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Talking Heads – Talking Heads Remixes (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983

“Slippery People / Making Flippy Floppy” a.k.a. “Talking Heads Remixes” is a 1983, 12″ released by the American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City Talking Heads.

The single includes exclusive vinyl-only remixes by John “Jellybean” Benitez. Both tracks are taken from the LP “Speaking In Tongues”

In 1984, the Staples had a minor hit with their cover of “Slippery People,” on which Byrne played guitar, and which they promoted with an appearance on Soul Train.

THIS SIDE:
Slippery People (Jellybean Mix) 6:39

THAT SIDE:
Making Flippy Floppy (Jellybean Mix) 6:31

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20143, Sire ‎– 9 20143-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, SRC Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Leftfield, Synth-pop, Indie Rock

CREDITS:
Lyrics By – Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
Producer – Talking Heads
Remix –  John “Jellybean” Benitez
Remix, Written-By –  David Byrne

NOTES:
Original Version on the Sire album “Speaking In Tongues”

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


Password: burningtheground

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Spandau Ballet – Gold (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983

“Gold” is a 1983 single by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, taken from their third album True.

The song is Spandau Ballet’s second-highest charting single in both the United Kingdom and the United States, behind their previous release, “True”, reaching #2 on the UK Singles Chart (KC and the Sunshine Band’s “Give It Up” held it off the top of that chart), and reaching #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

As a bonus, I have added the “Instrumental” which I transferred from the US 12″ single.

SIDE A:
Gold (Extended Version) 7:12

SIDE B:
Foundation (Live) 3:55

BONUS TRACK:
Gold (Instrumental) 2:41

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Gold U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #23
1984 Gold U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary #17
1984 Gold U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #8

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Reformation ‎– SPANX 2, Chrysalis ‎– SPANX 2, Reformation ‎– Spanx 2, Chrysalis ‎– Spanx 2
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Poster edition
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Pop
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – David Band
Lacquer Cut By – timtom* (tracks: A), TY* (tracks: B)
Producer – Spandau Ballet, Steve Jolley & Tony Swain
Written-By – Gary Kemp

NOTES:
“Foundation” recorded live at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, 1 May 1983.

Sticker on Sleeve – Special Low Price Limited Edition Includes Free Poster
Comes with Poster

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


Password: burningtheground

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INXS – Dance (Australia 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983

“Dance” is a 1983 Australia only 12″ released by Australian new wave band INXS. The 12″ includes an extended version of the single “Black And White” from the LP “Shabooh Shoobah” the song reached #24 on the Australian singles chart. Also included is “Long In Tooth” which appeared as the b-side of the North American release of the single “Don’t Change”.

The stand out for this release is “Any Day But Sunday” which is exclusive to this 12″.

In the US a similar release was issued titled “Dekadance” which included an alternate tracklist. “Dance” is by far the harder to find since it was only issued in Australia.

SIDE A:
Black And White (Extended Version) 4:54
Engineer –  David Nicholas, Mark Opitz
Engineer [Remix], Edited By – Jerry Nixon*
Written-By, Producer [Remix] – A. Farriss, M. Hutchence

SIDE B:
Long In Tooth 3:39
Engineer – David Nicholas, John Zulaikha
Engineer [Remix] – Andrew Scott, Jim Taig
Written-By, Producer – A. Farriss*

Any Day But Sunday 4:23
Engineer – John Zulaikha
Engineer [Mix] – Andrew Scott
Producer – James Lee Farriss
Written-By –  T. Farriss*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: WEA ‎– XS3, WEA ‎– XS 3
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: Jun 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Artwork [Front Cover Art] –  Sabotage (20)
Photography By – Grant Matthews (2)

NOTES:
Track A Recorded at Rhinoceros Recordings
Remix Produced at EMI Studio 301

Track B1 Recorded at Emerald City Studios
Remixed at EMI Studio 301

Track B2 Recorded at Emerald City Studios
Mix Down at Rhinoceros Recordings

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-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


Password: burningtheground

You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. Thank you for your help.