Author: DjPaulT

January 30, 2014

Helen Terry – Stuttering (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Stuttering” is the second solo single released by British singer Helen Terry. Terry is best known for her backing vocal work with Culture Club. The single was produced by Don Was and debuted on the UK singles chart on October 13, 1984 peaking at #84.

SIDE A:
Stuttering (Club Mix) 6:24

SIDE B:
Stuttering (7″ Version) 3:59
Stuttering (Dub Mix) 4:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 724-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer, Mixed By – John Potoker
Producer – Don Was

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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

January 28, 2014

Icehouse – Hey Little Girl (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on April 21, 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!

“Hey Little Girl” is a single released by Australian band, Icehouse, the second single from the band’s 1982 album, Primitive Man. It was released in October, 1982, on Regular Records in 7″ Vinyl Single and 12″ Vinyl Single formats. UK and Europe releases by Chrysalis Records were also on 7″ and 12″ formats, but with different track listings. The single was then released in the US in 1983 on same formats. “Hey Little Girl” features Iva Davies using the Linn drum machine – the first for an Australian recording. It peaked at number seven on the Australian singles chart and #2 in Switzerland, #5 in Germany, Top 20 in UK Sweden and Netherlands, and #31 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

SIDE A:
Hey Little Girl (Extended Remix Version) 6:11

SIDE B:
Hey Little Girl (Dub Version) 6:14

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Hey Little Girl	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#31
1983	Hey Little Girl	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#55

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 4V9 42731
Format: Vinyl, 12″ Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Nick Martinelli & David Todd
Written-By – I.Davies*

NOTES:
Taken from the Chrsalis LP “PRIMITIVE MAN”
For Promotional Use Only

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

January 24, 2014

Barbra – Streisand – Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1975

DISCO FRIDAY!

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on July 23, 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!

“Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)” is a 1966 hit single written and produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland and released as a single by the Four Tops on the Motown label.

Barbra Streisand recorded a cover of the song for her 1975 pop album Lazy Afternoon. The single would only make to the promo stage and did not chart. “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)” would also become Barbra’s first ever 12″ extended disco single.

SIDE A:
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) (Special Disco Version Stereo) 4:55

SIDE B:
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) (Special Disco Version Mono) 4:55

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – AS 217
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1975
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Disco
Credits: Arranged By, Conductor, Producer – Rupert Holmes
Producer – Jeffrey Lesser
Written-By – B. Holland – L. Dozier – E. Holland*

NOTES:
DEMONSTRATION
NOT FOR SALE
Intro. :11
Same track on both sides (stereo and mono)
Taken from the Columbia Lp: “LAZY AFTERNOON”
Special disco version

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

January 23, 2014

Michael Des Barres & Holly Knight – Obsession (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on October 6, 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!

“Obsession” is a 1983 song originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was prominently featured in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, most notably in a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren’s face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film’s soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger.

In 1984 the synthpop/New Wave group Animotion covered the song. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV.

SIDE A:
Obsession (Single Version) 3:50

SIDE B:
Obsession (Extended Version) 5:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-17262
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Executive Producer – Danny Goldberg
Producer – Mike Chapman
Written-By – Holly Knight, Michael Des Barres

NOTES:
From the original motion picture soundtrack “A NIGHT IN HEAVEN”

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