Category: Baltimora

Baltimora – Living In The Background (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Living in the Background” is the title track and third single from Baltimora’s debut album of the same name, and the second single released in total. The song reached number 87 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. There was no video made for this single.

“Living in the Background” did not garner the same attention that their first single “Tarzan Boy” did.

SIDE A:
Living In The Background (Club Mix) 6:48

SIDE B:
Living In The Background (Single Version) 4:00
Living In The Background (Instrumental) 6:04

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Living In The Background U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #86

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records ‎– SPRO-9636
Format: 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mixed By, Edited By – John Luongo
Producer – Maurizio Bassi
Written-By – Maurizio Bassi, Naimy Hackett

NOTES:
From the LP “LIVING IN THE BACKGROUND”
Promotional copy Not For Sale

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Click Removal: Manual
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Baltimora – Tarzan Boy (Summer Version) (Italy 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Tarzan Boy”, was released in April 1985, and became a huge European success, peaking at No. 6 on the Italian single chart and entering the top 5 in numerous European countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and Norway. The song eventually made it to the United Kingdom charts, where it reached no.3 in August 1985.

“Tarzan Boy” was released in Canada in October 1985 and peaked on the Canadian charts at No. 5 by the end of the year. However, it took a while for the single to enter the Hot 100 single chart in the United States (where it was released on EMI). When it did, it remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months, peaking at No. 13 in March 1986. Baltimora performed on the American TV show Solid Gold, which helped further their success in America.

Due to the single’s popularity in Europe an alternate 12″ and 7″ remix was released by EMI Records called “Summer Version” this remix was only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

SIDE A:
Tarzan Boy (Summer Version) 6:42

SIDE B:
Tarzan Boy (Reprise) 6:02

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI ‎– 14 1187206
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Italy
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Italo-Disco, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Cover – EMI Creative Services*
Illustration – Michele Bernardi
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Maurizio Bassi
Written-By – Naimy Hackett

Baltimora is:  James McShane

BOTES:
Made in Italy by EMI Italiana S.p.A.

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
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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
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Baltimora – Tarzan Boy (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Tarzan Boy” is the debut single by Italian-based act Baltimora. The song was written by Maurizio Bassi and Naimy Hackett, and released in 1985 as the lead single from Baltimora’s debut album Living in the Background.

The refrain uses Tarzan’s cry as a melodic line. The song is rhythmical, with an electronic melody and simple lyrics. Baltimora is often considered a one-hit wonder due to the success they experienced with “Tarzan Boy”.

“Tarzan Boy” was an international hit, debuting in the top-five of the Italian charts and performing well in many other European countries, including Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. “Tarzan Boy” was most successful in France, where it topped the chart for five consecutive weeks. In the United Kingdom, it reached number three in August 1985. The single had success in the United States (where it was released by EMI), with the single remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six months and ultimately peaking at number 13 on March 1st, 1986.

SIDE A:
Tarzan Boy (Extended Dance Version) 6:08

SIDE B:
Tarzan Boy (Single Version) 3:47
Tarzan Boy (Extended Dub Version) 5:02

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Tarzan Boy U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #13
1986 Tarzan Boy U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #6
1986 Tarzan Boy U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Maxi-Singles Sales #12

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records ‎– V 56011, Manhattan Records ‎– V-56011
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Italo-Disco, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mixed By [Mixato] – Jurgen Coppers*
Producer, Arranged By – Maurizio Bassi
Recorded By – Paolo Mescoli
Words By, Music By – Maurizio Bassi, Naimy Hackett

NOTES:
Mixato al Paradise Studios Monaco, Tecnico
Printed in U.S.A.
Recorded in Italy.
Mastered at Masterdisk, IL.

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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: 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