Category: Madonna

Madonna – Open Your Heart (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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Originally posted September 7, 2012

“Open Your Heart” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fourth single from her third studio album True Blue on November 12, 1986, by Sire Records.

“Open Your Heart” debuted at 51 the week ending December 6, 1986, on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It had a gradual rise and subsequently peaked the chart on February 7, 1987, becoming Madonna’s fifth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single also had its success on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart reaching number-one on February 14, 1987. The single was Madonna’s sixth entry on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart where it reached a peak of 12. In Canada, the song debuted at number 83 on the RPM chart on December 13, 1986, and reached a peak position of eight for the chart issue dated February 21, 1987. It placed at 68 on the RPM Year-end chart for 1987.

Internationally, it became a top ten hit in several European countries including the United Kingdom, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, and Belgium. In the United Kingdom, the single debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number eight and subsequently reached a peak of four on December 13, 1986. The single was on the chart for nine weeks in total and was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) on December 1, 1986. According to The Official Charts Company, the song has sold 195,000 copies there. It also peaked at number four in Europe, thus becoming the only single from True Blue not to top the Eurochart Hot 100. In Australia, it only reached a peak of 16, breaking a run of nine consecutive top ten singles for Madonna in that country. Elsewhere, like in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and France, it reached within the top 40 of the singles chart.

SIDE A:
Open Your Heart (Extended Version) 10:31
Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry
Producer [Additional Production], Remix [Mixing By] – Steve Thompson And Michael Barbiero*
*Written-By – Gardner Cole, Madonna, Peter Rafelson

SIDE B:
Open Your Heart (Dub) 6:39
Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry
Producer [Additional Production], Remix [Mixing By] – Steve Thompson And Michael Barbiero*
*Written-By – Gardner Cole, Madonna, Peter Rafelson

White Heat (LP Version) 4:35
Written-By – Madonna, Pat Leonard*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

 

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Open Your Heart U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1987 Open Your Heart U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1987 Open Your Heart U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Songs #12

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 9 20597-0, Sire ‎– 0-20597
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction –Jeri McManus Heiden
Design – Kim Champagne
Photography By – Herb Ritts
Producer –Madonna, Patrick Leonard

NOTES:
From the Madonna LP “TRUE BLUE”

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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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

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Madonna – Holiday (US 7″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Holiday” is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her eponymous debut album Madonna (1983). Sire Records released it as the album’s third single on September 7, 1983.

Written by Curtis Hudson and Lisa Stevens of Pure Energy, the track was offered to Madonna by her producer John “Jellybean” Benitez when she was looking for a potential hit track to include in her debut album. After accepting the song, she and Benitez worked on it and altered its composition by the addition of a piano solo performed by their friend, Fred Zarr.

“Holiday” features instrumentation from guitars, electronic handclaps, a cowbell, and a synthesized string arrangement, while its lyrics speak about the universal sentiment of taking a holiday. Universally acclaimed by critics, the song became Madonna’s first mainstream hit single in the United States, peaking at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became her first top-ten single in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

SIDE A:
Holiday (Edit) 4:05
Producer –John “Jellybean” Benitez
Written-By – Curtis Hudson, Lisa Stevens

SIDE B:
I Know It 3:44
Producer – Reggie Lucas
Written-By – Madonna

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 Holiday U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #16
1983 Holiday U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs #25
1983 Holiday U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 7-29478
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
From the Sire Album “MADONNA”

Find the 7″ 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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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

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Madonna – La Isla Bonita (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“La Isla Bonita” (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈizla βoˈnita]; English: “The Beautiful Island”) is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album True Blue (1986). She and Patrick Leonard co-wrote and co-produced the song, and Bruce Gaitsch provided additional songwriting. Sire Records released it as the album’s final single on February 25, 1987. The instrumental version of the song was first offered to Michael Jackson before Madonna both accepted it and wrote the lyrics and melody. “La Isla Bonita” is noted for being the first Madonna song to contain Latino influences, with arrangements of Cuban drums and Spanish guitar, maracas, harmonicas and a mix of synthesized and real drumming. The lyrics of the song tell about a “beautiful island” and according to Madonna, was a tribute to the beauty of the Latinos.

Following its release, “La Isla Bonita” received a positive reception from critics. It also became Madonna’s fourth number-one single in the United Kingdom, giving her the record for most number-one singles for a female artist. The track additionally topped the charts in Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, and Switzerland while reaching the top five in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and the United States.

SIDE A:
La Isla Bonita (Extended Remix) 5:24

SIDE B:
La Isla Bonita (Instrumental) 5:18

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 La Isla Bonita U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #4
1987 La Isla Bonita U.S. Billboard Adult ContemporayTracks #1
1987 La Isla Bonita U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #10

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20633, Sire ‎– 9 20633-0 A
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop/Rock
Style: Latin, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design –Jeri McManus Heiden
Photography By – Herb Ritts
Producer – Madonna, Patrick Leonard
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge
Written-By – Bruce Gaitsch, Madonna, Pat Leonard*

NOTES:
Original version on the Madonna album “True Blue”

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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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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Jellybean – Sidewalk Talk (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

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Originally posted March 28, 2012

“Sidewalk Talk” is a song by American record producer John “Jellybean” Benitez from his first extended play, Wotupski!?! (1984). It was released on October 21, 1984, by EMI Records as the first single from the EP. The song was written by Madonna and produced by Benitez. They had initially met in 1983 and Benitez worked as a producer on Madonna’s self-titled debut album. When he started work on his debut EP, Wotupski!?!, Madonna wrote “Sidewalk Talk” for him. The song features bass and electric guitars, synthesizers, piano, and drums. Lead vocals are sung by Catherine Buchanan, with background vocals by Madonna.

“Sidewalk Talk” debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart for the issue dated January 5, 1985. After five weeks, it reached the top of the chart, replacing Nuance’s song, “Loveride”. In an article published in Billboard, Chin noted that “Sidewalk Talk” was an unusual song to reach the top of the dance chart since it was not released till then in commercially available 7-inch or 12-inch forms. The song was only serviced in remix form to the clubs. Chin added that the song’s “emergence without a hard copy, so to speak, is highly uncharacteristic of a market, in which the ‘commercial twelve’ is a given for a long-show pop record.” The song harkened back to the time when remix forms were not available except for club promotions. “Sidewalk Talk” ranked at number 20 on the year-end tabulation of the Top Dance Club Songs for 1985. The song was released in 7-inch and 12-inch formats after eight months and entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 80 on the issue dated November 16, 1985. After twelve weeks, it reached a peak of number 18 on the chart. Its final appearance on the chart was on the week ending March 15, 1986. On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, “Sidewalk Talk” reached a peak of number 51, and was present for a total of nine weeks.

“Sidewalk Talk” also charted in the United Kingdom, where it was credited as “Jellybean featuring Catherine Buchanan”. It reached a peak of number 41 on the UK Singles Chart on the issue dated February 1, 1986, and was present for a total of four weeks. On the Netherlands Single Top 100, it reached a peak of No. 31, while on the Top 40 comprehensive chart, it peaked inside the top-ten at number six. “Sidewalk Talk” also debuted and peaked at number 34 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.

SIDE A:
Sidewalk Talk (Dance Mix) 6:05

SIDE B:
Sidewalk Talk (Funhouse Mix) 6:13
Sidewalk Talk (Acappella) 4:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Sidewalk Talk U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #18
1985 Sidewalk Talk U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles #51
1985 Sidewalk Talk U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– 1A K060-20 0937 6, EMI ‎– 1A K060-20 0937 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By –Jellybean*, Stephen Bray
Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Madonna
Engineer [Recording & Mix] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer, Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Vocals [Uncredited] – Catharine Buchanan
Written-By – Madonna

NOTES:
Produced and Mixed for Jellybean Productions, Inc.
From the 12″ ‘Wotupski!?!

Printed in Holland
Made in EEC

Find theb 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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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