Author: DjPaulT

February 11, 2014

Simply Red – It’s Only Love (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“It’s Only Love” was the lead single taken from British soul band Simply Red’s third studio album, A New Flame released in February 1989. The song was originally recorded by American soul singer Barry White and titled “It’s Only Love Doing Its Thing”. The Simply Red cover had its greatest success by charting at #1 in Italy. In the UK the single peaked at #13 while in the US the song reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100.

SIDE A:
It’s Only Love (Valentine Mix) 5:44
Remix – Michael Hutchinson
Written-By – Jimmy & Vella Cameron*

SIDE B:
Turn It Up 4:34
Written-By – L. Dozier*, M. Hucknall*

X 4:50
Recorded By – Daren Klein
Written-By – Joyce*, McIntyre*, Kirkham*, Kellet*, Bowers*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (Company sleeve)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	It’s Only Love	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#57
1989	It’s Only Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#19
1989	It’s Only Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#21

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra ‎– 0-66713
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Funk / Soul, Jazz, Pop
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Jazz-Funk
Credits: Engineer, Mixed By – Daren Klein (tracks: A, B1)
Producer – Stewart Levine (tracks: A, B1)

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP: “A NEW FLAME”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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 Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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

February 10, 2014

Regina – Extraordinary Love (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on August 27, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

Produced by Fred Zarr and remixed by Michael Hutchinson “Extraordinary Love” was the first single released from Regina’s second album Best Kept Secret, after the single’s release the album was scrapped and has never bee released. “Extraordinary Love” peaked at #11 on the US Billboard dance chart in 1988.

SIDE A:
Extraordinary Love (Club Mix) 7:06

SIDE B:
Extraordinary Love (Dub Mix) 5:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company sleeve)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Extraordinary Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#11

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86583
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer [Mix], Remix – Michael Hutchinson
Executive Producer – Doug Breitbart
Producer – Fred Zarr
Written-By – Eric Beall, Regina Richards*

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 6, 2014

Giorgio Moroder Featuring Paul Engemann – Reach Out (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Reach Out” is a 1984 song by Giorgio Moroder featuring Paul Engemann. “Reach Out” became the official theme song to the 33rd Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The song debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on July, 21 1984 and peaked at #81. “Reach Out” also charted in Germany #1, Switzerland #2 and on the Dutch Top 40 singles at #47.

SIDE A:
Reach Out (Extended Dance Mix) 5:39

SIDE B:
Reach Out (Instrumental) 4:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Reach Out	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#81

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– 44-05041
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Composed By, Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics By – Giorgio Moroder, Paul Engemann, Richie Zito

NOTES:
Track Theme from The Official Music Of The 1984 Games.
Recorded at Oasis Recording Studios.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 5, 2014

Boy Meets Girl – Oh Girl (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on September 7, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

Boy Meets Girl is an American pop music duo consisting of keyboardist and vocalist George Merrill and singer Shannon Rubicam. They are perhaps best known for their hit song “Waiting For a Star to Fall” from 1988. As songwriters, the duo composed a pair of #1 hits for Whitney Houston, “How Will I Know” and “I Wanna Dance With Someone (Who Loves Me)”. They also provided backing vocals on “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” by Deniece Williams.

The duo’s first album was self-titled, and its lead-off song, “Oh Girl”, a bitter tale of a failed relationship was released as a single by A&M Records. The song reached #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on June 4, 1985.

SIDE A:
Oh Girl (Specially Remixed Version) 6:07
Remix [Assistant] – “Hutch” Hutchison
Remix – George Merrill

SIDE B:
Oh Girl (Album Version) 4:18

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Mint (generic)

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Oh Girl	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#39

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-17316
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Tom Werman
Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam

NOTES:
Promotional Copy Not For Sale
Original version appears on the album “BOY MEETS GIRL”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi