BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
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“The Great Commandment” is the debut single from German synthpop band Camouflage, taken from their debut album Voices & Images. The single had originally been recorded three years prior and was re-recorded in 1987, giving Camouflage their only number one dance hit. “The Great Commandment” stayed at the top spot for three non-consecutive weeks. The single became popular on independent stations and crossed over to the mainstream American pop charts, peaking at number fifty-nine in 1988. In their native Germany, “The Great Commandment” went to number fourteen, and reached the top ten in over twenty countries.
This US 12″ contains remixes by American dj/remixer John Luongo. I added as a bonus track the “Extended Radio Mix” which I transfered from the German 12″.
SIDE A:
The Great Commandment (12″ Mix) 6:14
The Great Commandment (Dub Mix) 7:52
SIDE B:
The Great Commandment (Extended Dance Mix) 6:00
Pompeji
Producer – Heiko Maile
Recorded By, Mixed By – Axel Henninger*
BONUS TRACK:
The Great Commandment (Extended Radio Mix) 5:40
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Great Commandment | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #59 |
| 1988 | The Great Commandment | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play | #1 |
| 1988 | The Great Commandment | U.S. Billboard Hot Alternative Songs | #3 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86530
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Co-producer – Axel Henninger* (tracks: A1 to B1)
Edited By – John Luongo (tracks: A1 to B1)
Photography By [Back Cover] – Jacques Sehy
Photography By [Front Cover] – Franz Wagner (4)
Producer – Camouflage (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By – Gary Hellman (tracks: A1 to B1)
Production Manager [Additionel Production], Mixed By, Edited By – Gary Hellman (tracks: A1 to B1)
Written-By, Performer – Heiko Maile, Marcus Meyn, Oliver Kreyssig
NOTES:
Special Versions from Atlantic LP “Voices & Images”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
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 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
Man awesome thank you so much!!
Hey,
Is there any chance to post any of those rare Xymox’s 12″ singles? thanks in advance
https://www.discogs.com/artist/44614-Xymox
Very cool – this has always been one of my favourites despite being so reminiscent of Depeche Mode
This song is one of my favorites form the late 80’s. Camouflage had that distinct sound that also sounded a bit like Depeche Mode to me, and that’s a compliment,… thanks for this post! I have not heard these remixes before, only the ones you posted at an earlier date.
Thanks Paul. One of my favourites from the late 80’s.
But I was wondering why John Luongo is getting all the credit here. If one reads the credit info on the back cover it appears that Gary Hellman did all the additional production work and remixing. And only the editing done by Hellamn & Luongo. I would think that this should be credited as the “Gary Hellman Mixes” rather than the “John Luongo Mixes”.
Unless of course the credit info on the back cover was incorrect.
I love this single. Thanks Paul.
Thanks! The 12 Inch and Extended Dance Mix I already had but not the dub!
I did a double-take when I saw this one Paul because I thought you already gave it to us awhile back. It was then that I saw John Luongo’s name and got really, really, REALLY EXCITED!! I can’t wait to check this out. Ooh, I love me some surprises. I feel quite Christmas-y inside, despite not feeling all too well, like I’m coming down with something. You are so generous Paul in sharing the tracks that have slipped me by. You’re fantastic!!!
Jeff
Yeah I posted the Justin Strauss remixes a while ago. I love the John Luongo mixes quite a lot. Hope you are not getting sick I will send you healing vibes. Take care of yourself 🙂
Thanks for these mixes.
With love from Berlin, Germany
You’re welcome Ziv 🙂 Praying for the people of Germany.