Category: Wang Chung

October 2, 2018

Wang Chung – Don’t Let Go (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Don’t Let Go” is a single by Wang Chung. It was released as the first single from their 1984 album Points on the Curve in Canada and the US in February 1984, peaking at #26 and #38 on those countries’ respective pop singles charts. In the UK, “Don’t Let Go” was the third single from the album, released in April 1984, and peaked at #81. The song also reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.

SIDE A:
Don’t Let Go (John Luongo Extended Remix) 7:13
Producer, Recorded By – Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum
Remix – John Luongo
Written-By – Hues*, Feldman*

SIDE B:
Ornamental Elephant 3:58
Producer – Wang Chung
Written-By – Hues*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Don’t Let Go	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#38
1984	Don’t Let Go	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#16
1984	Don’t Let Go	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– TA 4272
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography – Terry Lott

NOTES:
A : special version from the LP “Points On The Curve”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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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

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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)
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June 8, 2018

Wang Chung – Don’t Be My Enemy (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Don’t Be My Enemy” is a single by Wang Chung. It was the first single from the album Points on the Curve in the UK, where it reached #92 in late 1983. In the US, it was released as the third single from the album, and reached #86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1984.

SIDE A:
Don’t Be My Enemy (Ticking Groover Mix) 8:55

SIDE B:
The Waves (Instrumental) 4:35
Don’t Be My Enemy 3:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Don’t Be My Enemy	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#86
1983	Don’t Be My Enemy	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#29
1983	Don’t Be My Enemy	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#17

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– TA 3529, CBS ‎– TA 3529
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum

NOTES:
From the LP “POINTS ON THE CURVE”

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Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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April 19, 2018

Wang Chung – Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Netherlands 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Wake Up, Stop Dreaming” is a single from the soundtrack To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang Chung. Released only in Europe and Netherlands as the second single from the soundtrack. The 12″ single was only released in the Netherlands.

“Wake Up, Stop Dreaming” failed to chart and there was not a music video filmed.

SIDE A:
Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Lp Version) 4:36
Producer [Assisted By] – David Motion

SIDE B:
Wake Up, Stop Dreaming (Maxi Version) 5:46
Producer [Assisted By] – David Motion

Black-Blue-White 2:21
Recorded By [In Motion-Rama] – David Motion

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– GEFA 12.6660
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Wang Chung

NOTES:
Track A, B2: Taken from the GEFFEN Lp: “Music From The Motion Picture: “To Live And Die In L.A.” GEF 70271
Track B1: Special version from the GEFFEN Lp: “Music From The Motion Picture: “To Live And Die In L.A.” GEF 70271

Made in Holland.

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April 5, 2018

Wang Chung – To Live And Die In L.A. (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“To Live and Die in L.A.” is a single from the soundtrack of the same name by Wang Chung. Released in September 1985, the song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #41.

On the To Live and Die in L.A. DVD audio commentary, director William Friedkin stated to Wang Chung that he “didn’t want a theme song for To Live and Die in L.A.” One day, though, Jack Hues & Nick Feldman gave Friedkin a copy of “To Live and Die in L.A.” (to his dismay). Surprisingly, Friedkin was impressed and decided to keep the song as part of the movie and the soundtrack.

The “Extended Version” of the song was only released on the U.K. edition 12″ single and is very hard to find.

SIDE A:
To Live And Die In L.A. (Extended Version) 5:56
Producer – Steve Jolley & Tony Swain

SIDE B:
Dance Hall Days (Remix) 8:11
Producer – Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum

Black-Blue-White 2:29

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	To Live And Die In L.A.	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#41
1985	To Live And Die In L.A.	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#21

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– TA 6756
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.”

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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

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