Category: Wang Chung

Huang Chung – China (US 12″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

“China” is a pre-Wang Chung single originally released in 1982 as a U.S.-only 12″ promo taken from the band’s debut LP “Huang Chung”. “China” was one of three singles released by the band on Arista Records under the direction of producer Rhett Davies. The band’s debut studio album was issued in 1982. Self-titled, it compiled three non-charting Arista singles, one of the Arista B-sides, and six other new tracks. Like the associated singles, the Huang Chung album failed to chart.

In 1984 Arista remixed “China” and re-released it in Europe where it failed to chart.

In 1983 they were still billed under the band name “Huang Chung”. At this juncture, the band changed the spelling of their name to Wang Chung, at their new label Geffen’s suggestion, to make the pronunciation easier for English speakers.

SIDE A:
China (Special Extended Remix Version) 6:56
Producer – Rhett Davies
Remix – Roger Bechirian
Written-By – Nick De Spig

SIDE B:
Ti Na Na (Special Extended Version) 4:35
Producer – Roger Bechirian

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – SP-143
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Loaned for promotion only
The track duration for “China” is incorrectly listed on record as 3:24

Special versions from U.S. debut LP of “HUANG CHUNG”

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Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
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Wang Chung – Hypnotize Me (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

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Originally posted June 11, 2014

“Hypnotize Me” is a single by Wang Chung. The song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic. The single reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and also #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.

The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace.

The single’s b-side, “Lullaby”, was originally on the soundtrack to the film To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by Wang Chung.

SIDE A:
Hypnotize Me (Insomnia Mix) 6:46
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Bino Espinoza

SIDE B:
Hypnotize Me (Innerspace Mix) 4:21
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Jeremy Smith (2)

Lullaby 4:40
Producer – Wang Chung
Recorded By – David Motion

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Hypnotize Me U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #36
1987 Hypnotize Me U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #13

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20661
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography – David McIntyre
Written-By –Wang Chung

NOTES:
Recorded in Motion–Rama by David Motion

“Hypnotize Me” featured in the Motion Picture and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “INNERSPACE”. Available on Geffen Records. Also from the Wang Chung album “MOSAIC” on Geffen Records.

“Lullaby” from the Motion Picture Soundtrack “TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A”. on Geffen Records.

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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

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Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
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Wang Chung – Let’s Go! (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Let’s Go!” is a single by English new wave band Wang Chung. Although the song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic, it didn’t get released as a single until January 6, 1987. The single was a hit for Wang Chung in the United States, and it provided the band with their second (and so far, last) top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1987, peaking at #9. The single also formed the basis for a music video. It also hit #9 on the Canada RPM Top 100 Singles chart.

Jack Hues sings the verses of the song, and Nick Feldman sings the bridge. Both sing the chorus.

SIDE A:
Let’s Go! (Shep’s Mix) 8:02
Engineer [Remix] – Steve Peck
Remix – Shep Pettibone

Let’s Dub! 6:10
Engineer [Remix] – Steve Peck
Remix – Shep Pettibone

SIDE B:
Let’s Go! (Edit) 4:04
Engineer – Brian Malouf, Peter Müller
Mixed By – Brian Malouf

The World In Which We Live (LP Version) 7:04
Engineer – Brian Malouf, Peter Müller
Mixed By – Brian Malouf

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Let’s Go! U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #9
1987 Let’s Go! U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #18
1987 Let’s Go! U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #41

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– 0-20602
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS: 
Design Concept, Photography By – David McIntyre
Management – David Massey
Mastered By – TJ*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Written-By – Wang Chung

NOTES:
Specially-Priced Maxi-Single
Tracks side A: Remix for Mastermix Productions

Original versions available on the Wang Chung album ‘Mosaic’ on Geffen Records.

Made in U.S.A.

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Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

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Wang Chung – Fire In The Twilight (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Fire In the twilight” is a single by English new wave band Wang Chung recorded for the 1985 John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Produced by Academy Award winner and longtime Billy Idol producer Keith Forsey.

Poised to be a huge hit “Fire In The Twilight” stalled at #110 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. In the United Kingdom, the song failed to have any chart success.

SIDE A:
Fire In The Twilight (Specially Remixed Version) 3:43

SIDE B:
The Reggae (Instrumental) 3:08
Dreaming In The Hills Of Heaven 3:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– AMY 249
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Keith Forsey

NOTES:
From the motion picture soundtrack “The Breakfast Club”

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Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
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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)
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Click Removal: Manual
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