Category: Bros

Bros – Too Much (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Too Much” is a song by British pop band Bros, released on 17 July 1989. “Too Much” was their first and most successful single from their second album The Time. It reached number one in Ireland and number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it was certified silver. It was Bros’ last top-five single in the UK.

SIDE A:
Too Much (Extended Version) 6:41
Mixed By – Tom Lord Alge*

SIDE B:
Too Much (Seven Inch Version) 3:34
Mixed By – Tom Lord Alge*

Astrologically 3:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – ATOM T7
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jul 17, 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Three Associates
Engineer – Paul Wright
Lacquer Cut By – TY1*
Photography By – John Stoddart (2)
Producer – Nicky Graham
Written-By, Arranged By – GossGraham

NOTES:
A, B1. Mixed for Hummina Productions Ltd
Recorded at Sarm West Studios
B2. Recorded at Studio Miraval, France.

Made in England

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Bros – Chocolate Box (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“Chocolate Box” is a 1989 song by English band Bros released as the second single from their album The Time. The single reached no. 9 on the U.K. singles chart. Internationally the song reached no. 2 in Ireland and no. 23 in Australia. The song was not released in the United States.

SIDE A:
Chocolate Box (Swing Mix) 6:16

SIDE B:
Chocolate Box (House Mix) 6:29
Chocolate Box (Rap Mix) 4:24

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– ATOM T8, CBS ‎– 655332 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 25 Sep 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Paul Wright
Producer – Nicky Graham
Remix – Justin Strauss

NOTES:
From the LP “THE TIME”

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