BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Magic Carpet Ride” is a 1987 single by synth-pop duo Bardeux, masterminded by Jon St. James of SSQ and Stacey Q fame. The single went to #5 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Singles Sales chart and #81 on the Billboard Hot 100. The group performed the song on Club MTV.
SIDE A:
Magic Carpet Ride (Dance Club Mix) 4:50
SIDE B:
Magic Carpet Ride (Radio Mix) 3:30
Magic Carpet Ride (Instrumental) 5:16
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Magic Carpet Ride | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #81 |
| 1987 | Magic Carpet Ride | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | #5 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Synthicide Records – 71302-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Art Direction – Regis Patoff
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Romi Marie
Music By – Jon St. James
Photography By – Sheryl Noday
Producer – Jon St. James
Vocals – Acacia*, Jaz (9)
Written-By – Smith*, St. James*
NOTES:
Recorded at Formula 1 Music On
Big Midi Systems ™
Taken From The Album
“BOLD AS LOVE”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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 Removal: Manual
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
I will never part with my autographed copy ..met Acacia & Jaz numerous times in CA that summer of 87; they were accommodating, approachable and of course gorgeous !! Had to wait outside the clubs as I was nowhere near 21 yet lol, they signed everything I had ..but where are the pics !? My 1 regret not once did I think to take pictures ! I wish Jaz (Lisa) had stayed on for the 2nd album. All those summer memories ..I will never forget them and its great to see this song on your site Paul !
Great post, Paul. I remember my sister bought this 12″ and when I heard it blasting through her wall, I was hooked. Thanks for posting this gem!
I know a few of their songs, but had never heard this one before. Thanks for introducing me to yet another great one! The sound is fantastic too 🙂
Thanks Paul!
R.I.P. PRINCE!
Bleeding Heart pleeeeeeease!!!!!!
Nice! It seems there are more versions. I have a 1988 vinyl rip which has the radio edit and instumental, but a ‘Re-Mix’ version which is 5:45
Yes this a piece of catchy music that just sticks to the brain like bubbelgum..! Have the album on CD and that took some time to track down and get a hold of… the LP was easier…!
What a find Paul!! I had almost forgotten about Bardeux in the first place, but I admire Jon St. James and his work with Stacey Q fame. I’m relishing these singles your posting Paul. So many memories and thrills of my youth and in high definition to boot!! Thanks for the smiles.
Jeff
Had to post this one as it’s one of my favorites so catchy 🙂