Category: Koo Dé Tah

May 15, 2019

Koo Dé Tah – Think Of Me (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Think of Me” is a song written by Leon Berger and recorded by the Australian/New Zealand band Koo Dé Tah. It was released in September 1986 as the third single from the band’s debut studio album, Koo Dé Tah. The song peaked at number 69 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

SIDE A:
Think Of Me (12″ Mix) 6:23
Remix – Mal Luker
Remix [Assisted By] – Richard T. Bear

SIDE B:
Love ‘Em Never 3:55
Mixed By – Mark Moffatt

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 884 816-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Robert R. McLarnon
Cover [Design] – Louise Palisi
Engineer – Glen Phimister
Photography By – Nick Clark (3)
Producer – Leon Berger
Producer, Management – Doug Henderson
Written-By – L. Berger*

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: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Password: burningtheground

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August 15, 2018

Koo Dé Tah – Missed You All Along (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Missed You All Along” is a song written by Leon Berger and recorded by the Australian/New Zealand band Koo Dé Tah. It was released in 1986 as the fourth single from the band’s debut studio album, Koo Dé Tah. “Missed You All Along” failed to chart and became the band’s final single.

SIDE A:
Missed You All Along (Extended Mix) 6:21

SIDE B:
Change My Ways 3:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 888 182-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Robert R. McLarnon
Design [Cover Design] – Louise Palisi
Engineer – Glen Phimister
Music By, Lyrics By – Leon Berger
Photography By – Martyn Thompson*
Producer – Doug Henderson, Leon Berger
Remix – Mal Luker

Notes
Engineered at Studios 301, Sydney, Australia.
Remixed at Arco Studios, Munich, West Germany.

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: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

November 3, 2015

Koo Dé Tah – Body Talk (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Body Talk” was the second single released by New Zealand/Australian synth-pop band Koo Dé Tah. Released at the tail end of 1985 “Body Talk” failed have any chart success, despite getting some airplay. “Body Talk” was taken from the bands self titled album. The band performed the song on the popular weekly Australian music television show Countdown in November 1986.

SIDE A:
Body Talk (Body Mix) 6:56

SIDE B:
My Eyes Are Shut (Extended Mix) 5:59

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: PolyGram ‎– 884 059-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Don Bartley
Mixed By, Engineer – G. Phimister*
Producer, Mixed By – D. Henderson*
Producer, Written-By, Mixed By – L. Berger*

NOTES:
Recorded at Studios 301, Sydney 1985.

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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

November 2, 2015

Koo Dé Tah – Too Young For Promises (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Too Young For Promises” was the debut single by New Zealand/Australian synth-pop band Koo Dé Tah. The core band members were Tina Cross (a native of New Zealand) and Leon Berger (Australian), who met in Sydney. “Too Young For Promises” was released on August 4, 1985 reaching #6 in Australia and #48 in New Zealand.

“Too Young For Promises” was featured in the 1984 film Streets of Fire, starring Michael Paré and Diane Lane.

SIDE A:
Too Young For Promises (Extended Mix) 6:57

SIDE B:
Dancing (Towards The Stranger) (Dance Mix) 5:29

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 880 673-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction, Design – Denise Foreman
Artwork [Airbrushing] – Gary Sullivan (3)
Engineer – Phimister*
Mixed By – D. Henderson*, G. Phimister*, L. Berger*
Photography By – Peter McLean (3)
Producer – D. Henderson*, L. Berger*
Written-By – L. Berger*

NOTES:
“Recorded at Studios 301 Sydney 1985″

Find the 12” on DISCOGS

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi