Category: Re-Flex

July 27, 2018

Re-Flex – Hitline (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Hitline” was the second single and follow up to the smash hit “The Politics Of Dancing” by new wave/synth-pop band Re-Flex. “Hitline” did not meet the chart success of “The Politics Of Dancing” failing to chart.

SIDE A:
Hitline (Extended Mix) 4:59

SIDE B:
Flex It! (Extended Mix) 5:26

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI ‎– ED79
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Australia
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – John Punter
Written By – Craig* (tracks: B), Fishman*

NOTES:
From the LP “THE POLITICS OF DANCING”

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

July 21, 2016

Re-Flex – The Politics Of Dancing (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“The Politics of Dancing” is a hit song by the British band Re-Flex, released in 1983. It is the title track of their only released album in the 1980s. There were 12″ extended versions of the song released, as well as the 7″ single and the album version. The Capitol Records (U.S.) 12″ extended version notably became the first such instance of a UK band to top the American dance charts.

It became the biggest hit of their career, peaking at number 28 in the United Kingdom and number 24 in the United States. It also peaked at number eight on the U.S. dance chart. The band managed to chart two more singles in the UK, but only managed to get one more single in the US. This song remains their signature song.

This is an alternate mix than what appears on the UK 12″.

SIDE A:
The Politics Of Dancing (U.S. 12″ Mix) 6:48

SIDE B:
Flex It! 5:26

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	The Politics Of Dancing	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#24
1983	The Politics Of Dancing	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#8

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– 8574
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Backing Vocals, Bass – Nigel Ross-Scott
Backing Vocals, Drums [Acoustic & Electronic], Percussion, Programmed By – Roland Kerridge*
Computer, Keyboards, Vocals, Written-By – Paul Fishman
Guitar, Lead Vocals – Baxter (3)
Mastered By – Wally*
Producer – John Punter

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 17, 2015

Re-Flex – Hurt (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Hurt” was the third single by British new wave/synth-pop band Re-Flex taken from their debut album The Politics Of Dancing. “Hurt” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 5, 1984 peaking at #82. The single received significant club play in the US making the single a top twenty hit peaking at #15 on the Billboard dance chart.

“Hurt” was only released as a single in the US and Canada. I have added as a bonus the “Rubber Dub” taken from another US 12″ promo. In all there were two promo 12″ singles issued in the US. One containing the “US “Emotional Mix” and “Rubber Dub” the other containing the US and UK “Emotional” mixes.

SIDE A:
Hurt (U.S. Emotional Mix) 6:47
Remix – John Luongo

SIDE B:
Hurt (U.K. Emotional Mix) 5:35
Remix – Pete Smith

Hurt (The Rubber Dub) 9:24
Remix – John Luongo

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Hurt	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#82
1984	Hurt	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#15

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-9127, Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-9128
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Wally Traugott (tracks: B)
Producer – John Punter

NOTES:
Side A mastered at Sterling Sound. Side B mastered at Capitol Mastering.
From the LP “THE POLITICS OF DANCING”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

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