B-Movie – A Letter From Afar (UK 12″)

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:

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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Todd
March 22, 2024 8:00 pm

This is one of the best things you’ve posted.

soundstory
soundstory
April 18, 2023 5:00 pm

wow and another!, superb band

Tomb242
Tomb242
April 15, 2023 4:46 pm

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/

Martijn
Martijn
April 14, 2023 4:51 pm

After looking in my library I discovered I actually did have this vinyl after all, but a bad rip. Thanks for the upgrade!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
April 14, 2023 2:48 pm

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 »

Gilbert
Gilbert
April 14, 2023 1:56 pm

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.

Last edited 1 year ago by Gilbert
Jon
Jon
April 14, 2023 1:54 pm

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.

Jay
Jay
April 14, 2023 12:24 pm

What a gem! Thank you Paul.

johnny42
johnny42
April 14, 2023 12:17 pm

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!

soundstory
soundstory
Reply to  DjPaulT
April 18, 2023 5:01 pm

yes please!!

putuco
putuco
April 14, 2023 11:59 am

great share Paul. I always download your stuff but this time I would like to thank personally

Jeff
Jeff
April 14, 2023 11:15 am

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 »