BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
” American – Soviets” is a song by German synth-pop band C.C.C.P.
The Cold War-themed song became a hit on the US Billboard Dance chart peaking at #26 on January 6, 1987, the German Top 75 and other European charts. The song depicts a chess match between the U.S. and Russian presidents being played out on TV.
SIDE A:
American – Soviets (The Cameron Paul Remix) 5:41
Keyboards, Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Cameron Paul
SIDE B:
American – Soviets (Original Version) 6:06
American – Soviets (Instrumental Mix) 6:06
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | American – Soviets | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #26 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Oak Lawn Records – OLR 127
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Rainer Streubel
Written-By – Stanislav Weslov, Svenja Neradin
NOTES:
Side-A dead wax says: “To World Peace.”
Track A additional production for Mixx-It Productions.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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
WPOW Miami played this one occasionally in the late 80s, and occasionally WFLZ Tampa would play it in their mixshows in the early 90s…that’s how I got exposed to this classic. Thanks for sharing.
Talking about Russians please add “Die russen kommen” by Berlin Express.
I concur with what some have mentioned about your sense of humor but I also think that it’s a perfect post for what’s been happening today, and maybe for the next couple of days. Another great one to add to this would be ‘Russian Radio’ which I know you’ve already shared with us.
Wish there was a 80s song that talks about treason.
Thank you for commenting musicdivasf. I scoured my crates for such a 12″ but could not really find one about treason. Although this post did come off a bit humorous it is a very serious situation that we should continue to keep talking about. I am not going to dwell on it with my posts but you can be sure in my private life I will be doing what I can by making phone calls to the appropriate people in Congress.
Do all of you know what all of us really can be proud of? To wake up, see the news every day and not despair. To carry on and fight day by day by day. Unemployment, hunger, refugees, lunatics on either side of the Atlantic, climate change, money as our only God. I am not religious in the least little bit but hang on guys: we shall overcome.
Sorry for being a downer today. Had to get it off my chest.
Celebrate life!
You are not being a downer Song And Dance you are only reflecting what many of us are feeling. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We will rise up and overcome the darkness 🙂
thanks paul,
i remember hearing this in clubs, back when industrial,
and techno were starting to become a trend.
this was an ok song, and back then there were a lot
of singles from groups, that didn’t have albums, o
only had remixes.
i remember a group called the weather, with ‘let them come to berlin’,
and others like MCL (micro chip league), voyou, t42.
thanks for the reminder of these times.
later
-1
You’re welcome -1 I appreciate you taking the time to comment. 🙂
the weathermen
https://www.discogs.com/The-Weathermen-This-Is-The-Third-Communique-From-The-Weathermen/release/222265
This was an instant earworm for me Paul when it was first released. And I was such a fan of Cameron Paul from the Hot Tracks remix service that I just knew his mix would really rock. No wonder he moved on from Hot Tracks to form his own service, called Mixx-It. I so loved the drum machine programming on this track. Very interesting sounding. Excellent post for today and all; absolutely brilliant!!
Jeff
Sadly, I just read that Cameron Paul passed away early this year. I feel really, really awful reading this news. Mr. Paul was a great talent.
Jeff
I knew he had been battling cancer but did not know he had passed away 🙁
Love your sense of humor 😉
Best wishes
Pat.
lol you’re welcome Pat 🙂