Burning The Ground Exclusive
Double Discovery: Yaz & Sunfire – A Sire Records Promo Exclusive
Today’s post is a Double Discovery courtesy of Sire Records—two standout tracks from two very different but equally essential acts of the early ’80s. This special promotional 12″ brings together synth-pop and soul/funk on one slab of vinyl, offering a rare pairing that’s both surprising and satisfying.
Side A: Yazoo – “Don’t Go” (Long Version)
Kicking things off is the synth-pop classic “Don’t Go” by the English duo Yazoo (known simply as Yaz in North America). While the label lists this as the “Long Version,” what’s actually pressed here is a unique edit of the “Re-Mix + Re-Re-Mix” found on most commercial 12″ singles—making this version exclusive to this promotional release. A high-energy track driven by Vince Clarke’s signature synth work and Alison Moyet’s powerhouse vocals, “Don’t Go” climbed all the way to #1 on the US Billboard Dance Chart and remains a dancefloor staple.
Side B: Sunfire – “Shake Your Body”
Flipping the record, we dive into a soulful, funk-infused groove from New York-based trio Sunfire. Their track “Shake Your Body” is a tight, feel-good jam produced by none other than Reggie Lucas—best known for his work on Madonna’s “Borderline.” Sunfire only released one self-titled album in 1982 before quietly disbanding, but this track shows they certainly left behind a few gems.
This promo 12″ not only showcases the diversity of Sire Records’ roster at the time but also delivers two dancefloor-ready cuts that span genres and styles. A must-have for collectors and fans of early ’80s dance music.
SIDE A:
Yaz– Don’t Go (Long Version) 5:57
Written-By – Clarke
Yaz– Bring Your Love Down (Didn’t I) (LP Version) 4:40
Written-By – Moyet
Yaz– Bad Connection (LP Version) 3:18
Written-By – Clarke
SIDE B:
Sunfire– Shake Your Body (Long Version) 5:22
Written-By – Dean Gant, Rowland Smith
Sunfire– Shake Your Body (Edit) 3:33
Written-By – Dean Gant, Rowland Smith
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – PRO-A-1072, Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-1072, Mute – PRO-A-1072
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo, Double Discovery
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk
CREDITS:
- Noises, Producer [Additional] – Daniel Miller (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Producer – E.C. Radcliffe* (tracks: A1 to A3), Reggie Lucas (tracks: B1, B2), Yaz* (tracks: A1 to A3)
NOTES:
Promotional Copy – Not For Sale.
On cover: Double Discovery.
Side A: From the Sire Album Upstairs At Eric’s (1-23737)
Side B: From the Warner Bros Album Sunfire (1-23730)
Made in U.S.A.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 25 (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
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
Password: burningtheground
You can help show your support for this blog by donating using PayPal. I appreciate your help.
