Category: Arcadia

Arcadia – Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Say The Word” was the fifth and final single released by the Duran Duran offshoot band, Arcadia. Recorded for the soundtrack of Playing for Keeps, it was released as a single in the US by Atlantic Records.

Various session musicians perform the other instruments, including bass (likely Mark Egan), guitar, and possibly drums, as it is unclear whether Roger Taylor had already left the band prior to the song’s recording.

This record was only released as a promotional 12 inch in the United States. No stock copies were ever made.

SIDE A:
Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (Vocal/Extended Remix) 6:30

SIDE B:
Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (Instrumental Extended Remix) 5:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– PR 939
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer – Alex Sadkin, Arcadia (3)
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Rhodes*, Lebon*

NOTES:
Additional Production & Remix for Mastermix Productions.
Extended Remix Version of the Original Soundtrack of the Universal Picture “PLAYING FOR KEEPS”

Promotional Copy – Not For Sale

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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: Schiit Mani
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

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Arcadia – Election Day (The Consensus Mix) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Re-Election Day!

“Election Day” was the first single released by the Duran Duran off-shoot band, Arcadia. It was released by Parlophone Records in October 1985 and subsequently hit the top ten on both sides of the Atlantic, peaking at #6 in the US and #7 in the UK, but was the most successful in Ireland, peaking at #5 and in Italy, peaking at #1 (also reaching the Top 25 in Germany). Along with the Arcadia members, “Election Day” features Grace Jones on vocals and speech segments.

SIDE A:
Election Day (The Consensus Mix) 8:39

SIDE B:
Election Day (Single Version) 4:30
She’s Moody And Grey, She’s Mean And She’s Restless 4:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Election Day U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1985 Election Day U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #29

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – V-15209
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer – Larry Alexander
Mixed By – Francois Kevorkian*, Ron Saint Germain*
Producer – Arcadia (3)
Producer, Mixed By – Alex Sadkin
Written-By – hodes*, Taylor*, Le Bon*

NOTES:
Recorded within Studio De La Grande Armee, Paris.
From the album “SO RED THE ROSE”

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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