BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
Blue Zone UK was a 1980s British synth-pop band (simply called Blue Zone in the UK, Europe and Australia; but adding the “UK” due to a naming dispute in the United States). The group consisted of Lisa Stansfield (lead vocals), Ian Devaney (trombone, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals) and Andy Morris (trumpet, flugelhorn, electronic keyboards and backing vocals).
“Jackie” was the third single taken from the bands only album “Big Thing” which was released in 1988. “Jackie” became the groups highest charting single reaching #19 Sweden, #54US. In the bands native UK the single failed to chart. For the US single release non album track “Chance It” was used as the single’s b-side.
After the release of “Jackie” the trio and label Arista decided to focus on Stansfield’s solo career. Morris would co-write and co-produce the first three Stansfield albums, before departing the trio. Devaney and Stansfield would eventually marry, and now own a music publishing business, and continue to write and record together.
SIDE A:
Jackie (Extended Dance Mix) 7:02
SIDE B:
Jackie (Single Version) 3:27
Jackie (Instrumental) 6:54
Chance It 3:45
Written-By – Andy Morris (5), Ian Devaney, Lisa Stansfield
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Jackie | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #54 |
| 1988 | Jackie | U.S. Billboard Hot dance/Club Play | #37 |
| 1988 | Jackie | U.S. Billboard Hot Maxi-Single’s Sales | #49 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9726, Arista – ADI-9726
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Ric Wake (tracks: A to B2)
Written-By – Billy Steinberg (tracks: A to B2), Tom Kelly (tracks: A to B2)
NOTES:
Additional Production and Remix for Wake Productions.
“Chance It” Bonus Cut. Not available on album.
“Jackie” from the Arista LP:
“BIG THING”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
more 12″s from blue zone Paul. Tks
This was a fantastic upload, Paul! Thanks 🙂
This song was remade in 1999 and it was a big hit down here in Australia. I, personally, always hated it, but I thought it would be of interest you and anybody else who was unaware. 😀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsiEPL1ta-0
Like ‘Wow’ ! – Lisa was HUGE @ 1 time – though kinda forgot. The Video of her singing ‘All Around The World’ Live at the Harlem Apollo IS Amazing=the way the crowd don’t just ‘Sing Along’ they Perform it with her, It’s Brilliant. She said that the way the ‘Black media/radio etc’ just accepted her(cos it’s a Gr8 Song !) Was an extra special compliment since she was such a fan of American ‘real’ R&B ! She also has a “Pre-Pre-Career” cos I found in a Charity shop a single by her called ‘The Only Way’ which was one… Read more »
I’ve totally forgot about this song until I heard it again after the download. The tune was lost in some dusted cluster on my hard disc brain, but thanks to you i brought it back. Sadly it was a big under-rated hit.
Had no idea it was Lisa Standsfield’s voice. Thanks a lot for share it with us.
Interesting post! Thanks Paul.
cheers for this 12 paul,living in the uk blue zone had awful luck but lisa never gave up. one of their songs on fire was supposed to be released but a tube fire, kings cross station i think??? so they decided not to release it with respect.anyway how you feeling, been a fan of yours for nearly 8 years i think, shows you cant keep a good man down.
Hi Lee feeling great these day just getting older lol. Nice to see you again 🙂
You’re right, Lee. I remember that story. Really unlucky for Blue Zone. Pet Shop Boys was also approached to release Kings Cross as a benefit single to raise funds for the tragedy, but the boys too, thought it would be in bad taste.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Keep the LISA coming!!! I just preordered her new album, “7”, from Amazon UK and it will be released in October. One of the best contemporary R&B/Pop vocalists of the last several decades.
To hear this early track in DJ PAUL T crispness is AMAZING.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!
You’re welcome Steve. I hope she has a hit with her new album 🙂
Elisa Fiorillo recorded this song, as well. Her version was included on the Summer School Soundtrack. Other than her pitch being a bit higher (and a bit more nasal) than Stansfield’s, the two versions practically sound identical. It’s widely found on the net if anyone’s interested in hearing it.
Never got into Elisa it’ll be interesting to hear her version 🙂
Lisa’s vocals is definitely more suited for this song. And Elisa was only 15 years old when her version came out. So it is definitely more high-pitched. LOL!
Thanks for your rip, Paul!
So that’s where I’ve heard this song before. I knew I had never heard of Blue Zone before, but when I listened to this song it seemed familiar but I couldn’t place it. Now I get the Summer School connection. That is the version of the song I’m familiar with. Really like this version too and it’s really cool to learn about Lisa’s earlier work before her solo hits.
Looooooove the Blue Zone singles!!!!! Thanks so much for this, never heard a quality rip prior to this. 🙂
You’re very welcome Marty!
Thanks a lot!!! One of my favourites dance tracks ever!!!
🙂
You’re welcome Wmx 🙂
I had no idea she had a pre-career.
I do believe she has a new album and European tour coming up next month. :O
Hi Jermajesty yeah I have been hearing she has a new album out next month. It’s been a while since she has been on top in the US.
Thanks Paul!
Great song and I didn’t have the instrumental in good quality.
The extended version been released as CD-Single
You’re welcome ziv 🙂
Nice coincidence. Last weekend I discovered a copy of Finest Thingsat a small record store in Nuremberg. I had never heard of BLUE ZONE before and finally bought it, because I read Lisa Stanfieöd’s name on the cover. And only a few days later you come up with this… 🙂
Cheers
Guess we were on the same wave length 🙂
Thanks Paul. Do u also have Thinking About His Baby ? Lisa sounded so cool on that song.
You’re welcome Omar. Yes I do have that one 🙂
Great pop song. Always surprised it wasn’t a bigger hit.
I always thought it was a bigger hit until I read the chart info.
please more lisa stansfield please and thanx for your amazing site !