Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984
TOTALLY OBSCURE 80s!
“A Letter From Afar” is the sixth single released by English new wave band B-Movie formed in Mansfield in 1978 from the ashes of local punk band The Aborted. Originally calling themselves Studio 10 after a local hairdressing salon.
After several lineups changes the band released “A Letter From Afar”, produced by John “Jellybean” Benitez but it only reached No. 81 on the UK Singles Chart. After the singles’ release drummer Al Cash left the band, leaving B-Movie as a three-piece. Towards the end of 1985, they finally released a studio album on Sire Records called Forever Running, containing re-recorded versions of their two biggest hits “Remembrance Day”. and “Nowhere Girl”, the album was not successful despite a tour to promote it. The band broke up soon after.
SIDE A:
A Letter From Afar (Big Mix) 8:10
SIDE B:
A Letter From Afar (Instrumental Mix) 7:48
A Letter From Afar (Small Mix) 3:51
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – SIR 4058 (T), Sire – SIR 4058T, Sire – 259745-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jan 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Performer [B-movie Are] – Al Cash, Martin Winter, Paul Statham, Steve Hovington
- Photography By – Bob Elsdale
- Producer – John “Jellybean” Benitez
- Written-By – Paul Statham, Steve Hovington
NOTES:
Mixed at Sigma Sound, New York
Pressed at Damont Audio Ltd.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
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!
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This is one of the best things you’ve posted.
wow and another!, superb band
Cheers! They reformed a couple of years ago. A couple of good songs too, especially 2018’s Repetition.
https://b-movie2.bandcamp.com/
https://b-movie1.bandcamp.com/
After looking in my library I discovered I actually did have this vinyl after all, but a bad rip. Thanks for the upgrade!
Wow thank you Paul!! Admittedly I am not familiar with B-Movie as they didn’t make an impact here stateside. But my ears (and eyes) are open! Looking forward to it, thank you so much for all your hard work in restoration. As Jon mentioned, you should also receive major props for your artwork restoration. I always look forward to it and it really adds to the package… Just like back in the day how an LP, 12″ or 45RPM always had great artwork to immerse us in a total experience. Have a great weekend Paul, Jeff (thanks for the nod)… Read more »
Thank you so much, retro Hound. Have a super weekend 🙂
Thank u Paul. Love love B-Movie and my fave is Switch On Switch Off, extremely popular in the Philippines back in the day. Thank u for this post as well. Can’t wait to listen to it.
You’re welcome, Gilbert. This song is amazing 🙂
Hats off to the Obscure 80s Jams this week. I love the nooks & crannies of pop/rock you curate and showcase here. The synths are so great on this 12″. Also, I just want to shout out your amazing scanning/restoration work on all the hi-res covers. I’m sure it is almost as time consuming as the audio work you do. Even on the rare occasion a particular track doesn’t capture my attention, I wow at the artwork. Thanks.
Thank you, Jon. The artwork does take some time but it is worth it. Have a great weekend 🙂
What a gem! Thank you Paul.
You’re welcome, Jay 🙂
Thanks very much for this great 12″. Whilst checking to see if I already had this (I didn’t), I noticed you shared “Nowhere Girl” way back in 2016!
I might have to do a new transfer of “Nowhere Girl” 🙂
yes please!!
great share Paul. I always download your stuff but this time I would like to thank personally
Thank you for taking the time to comment I appreciate it 🙂
Burning The Ground is my most favorite place on earth!! Thank you, Paul, for all the best music there is!!! From old favorites to new favorites, one always benefits from the music you post!! And we always get stellar rips!!! I am not familiar with this song but love the band’s singles. Great that it was produced by Jellybean!! And it’s on Sire Records besides!! I am in love!! Thank you for this past week of music, Paul!! And the celebration of Seymour Stein’s phenomenal record label!! Have a terrific weekend Paul, Song And Dance, Retro Hound, Fred, Martika, Daniel… Read more »
This record is amazing Jeff I really hope you like it as much as I do. Have a great weekend 🙂