Category: Wa Wa Nee

August 29, 2024

Wa Wa Nee – So Good (Australia 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“So Good” is a song from the Australian pop group Wa Wa Nee. The song was released in February 1989 as the second single from their second studio album, Blush (1989). The song peaked at number 36 on the Australian ARIA Charts.

To the best of my knowledge all of the mixes on this 12″ are vinyl-only.

SIDE A:
So Good (Umbrella Of Love Mix) 6:37
Edited By [Uncredited] – Greg Royal

So Good (Mixus Minimus) 4:03

SIDE B:
So Good (Hydro-House Mix) 4:08

So Good (Goddess Of Love Mix) 5:57
Edited By [Uncredited] – Greg Royal

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – 654546 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Australia
Released: Feb 6, 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Mixed By – Keith Cohen
Producer – Jim Taig, Paul Gray
Recorded By – Jim Taig
Written-By – P. Gray*

NOTES:
Taken from the LP “BLUSH”

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February 1, 2021

Wa Wa Nee – One And One (Ain’t I Good Enough) (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“One and One (Ain’t I Good Enough)” is a song from the Australian pop group Wa Wa Nee. The song was released in April 1987 as the fourth and final single from their self-titled debut studio album, (1986). The song peaked at number 19 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

The group performed the song live on the Australian TV show Countdown.

SIDE A:
One And One (Ain’t I Good Enough) (12″ Mix) 7:12
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Jim Taig

SIDE B:
Playtime (12″ Mix) 6:18
Engineer – Dave “Captain” Spargo*
Mixed By – Jim Taig

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– 650726 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Australia
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Written-By, Producer – Paul Gray

NOTES:
Track A: Recorded at Studios 301 Sydney
Tracks B: Recorded at CBS Studios

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Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
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June 27, 2019

Wa Wa Nee – Sugar Free (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Sugar Free“ is a song from Australian pop group Wa Wa Nee. The song was released in December 1986 as the third single from their self-titled debut studio album. The song peaked at number 10 on the Australian singles chart, and number 35 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100.

This Australian 12″ features different mixes than what appear on the U.S. 12″ that I posted in 2014.

SIDE A:
Sugar Free (Dance Mix) 7:08

SIDE B:
Sugar Free (The Spanking Dub Mix) 3:50
Wild Days And Windy Nights 2:59

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Sugar Free	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#35

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– BA 12233
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 01 Dec 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Leon Zervos
Mixed By – Jim Taig, Peter Cobbin (tracks: A, B1)
Producer – Jim Taig, Paul Gray
Recorded By – Jim Taig (tracks: B2)
Written-By – Paul Gray

NOTES:
Original version available on the LP “WA WA NEE”.

Australian Performance/Composition.

Tracks A, B1: Mixed at Studios 301, Sydney.
Track B2: Mixed and recorded at The Power Plant, Melbourne.

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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: 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

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May 22, 2019

Wa Wa Nee – Stimulation (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Stimulation” is the debut single from Australian pop group Wa Wa Nee. The song was released in April 1986 as the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album. The song peaked at number 2 on the Australian singles chart. In the United States “Stimulation” was released as the second single from their debut album and peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 30, 1988, after spending two weeks on the survey.

This 12″ features the U.S. only remixes by Bradley D. Hinkle and Les Massengale of Ultimix and Hot Tracks. I have previously posted the Australian 12″ with remixes by Chris Cameron you can find it here.

SIDE A:
Stimulation (Extended Vocal Mix) 6:50

SIDE B
Stimulation (Extended Dub Version) 5:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Stimulation	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#86

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 49 07541
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – Herbie Jr*
Producer – Jim Taig, Paul Gray
Remix [Special “Ultimix” Version By] – Bradley D. Hinkle, Les Massengale
Written-By – P. Gray*

NOTES:
Special Version From The Epic Lp: “WA WA NEE”
Comes in generic black sleeve with white, black, and red sticker in top right. Sticker reads:
“Wa Wa Nee ‘Stimulation’ Extended Vocal Version, Extended Dub Version, And Special ‘Ultimix’ Version 49-07541-S1″

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