BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
New 2015 Re-Rip!
Meticulously Remastered!
First time in 24bit Flac!
Originally posted February 4, 2011
“Supernature” is title track of French disco drummer, composer, record producer Cerrone’s 1977 album “Supernature (Cerrone III)”. “Supernature” has a sci-fi theme: it’s about the rebellion of mutant creatures — created by scientists to end starvation among mankind — against the humans. It also featured “Sweet Drums”, a three-minute-and-ten-second drum breakdown. The single crossed over to both the pop charts, where it peaked at #70, and the soul charts, where it peaked at #72. The lyrics were written by a young Lene Lovich, though she was not credited.
“Supernature” is one of Cerrone’s best known tracks. It was re-released in 1986 and remixed by David Ford. The song was also covered by Erasure in 1989 as a b-side track for the single “You Surround Me”.
SIDE A:
Supernature ’86 9:12
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Ford
Remix – Cerrone
SIDE B:
Supernature (Original Full-Length Version) 13:21
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Supernature (Original Version) | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #70 |
| 1978 | Supernature (Original Version) | U.S. Billboard R&B singles | #72 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Music Of Life – MOLIF 5
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Disco
CREDITS:
Arranged By, Producer – Cerrone
Artwork By [Design] – Federation
Other [Special Thanks] – Chris France , K.C.
Written-By – Wisniak* , Cerrone , Lenolovich*
NOTES:
A Side Remixed in London- July 1986
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
The best sound of cerrone after that, but in the version of the 70’s it’s called “never let a day go by, put that there for us”.
Outstanding! One of my all time favorites! I’ve never heard of the ’86 remix. I think I like it better than the original. And the sound quality, omg! Outstanding! Thanks so much!!! =)
DjPaulT …. you’re the man! … You are the man! … You are the man! … You are the man! … Congratulations on this post! Long await it. You made me very happy today! .. Very, very, thank you! … Long live and prosper for you !.
A great track from an epic era, but “Love In C Minor” is oh so special..
Thanks, as always, for the rip, Paul 🙂
One of my favourite tracks from this era.
Thanks indeed Paul 🙂
Cool – thank you Paul! I love both Cerrone and Erasure’s cover of the track – each has their own appeal!! Thanks for sharing this gem!
you’re welcome Cory 🙂
Hi Paul … this was your 1.412th vinyl post … I just wanted to know so I added the numbers on the left … congrats!
This is monumental!! Wow, such an incredible milestone and something to be proud of. If only there was an award to hand out to Paul for his amazing and precise work. It just gives me chills of excitement.
Jeff
Thank you Jas how did you come up with that number? Did you look at every post and add them all up? I know that I have made well over 1200 posts 🙂
Hey Paul, again thank you for this mix. I don’t believe I’ve heard the full original version until now. It’s scary beautiful!! I played the original before the remix to gain some sort of perspective. I thought the remix was so well done as it kept so much of the integrity of the original version. Mr. Ford really tightened things up and gave us an awesome mix. This fits perfect into my new 2015 Halloween CD compilation.
Jeff
you’re so very welcome Jeff I bet your Halloween CD is gonna be cool 🙂
Well, with all of the great tracks you’ve posted over the years, how can it not be great? Thank you Paul for the coolest and rare music that’s out there. A lot of the tracks haven’t been available in years and if they were available, they’re not up to the lovely standards that you have preserved them in. You have the best of taste in music my friend!!
Jeff
I always loved “Supernature” and this 13 mins version is just great. Thanks Paul.
you’re welcome Vuoksenniska 🙂
This classic seem to be around forever and ever, and it sounds just like that, it goes on and on… 13 minutes, what a treat! Also all those remixes thru the 80′, 90′, 00′ and further on, just helped to increase the popularity of this track. Even if you dislike some, or all of the remixes, or the cover versions, they show how huge this song is in the clubs!
http://www.discogs.com/Cerrone-Supernature/master/223931
and of course there’s this special Symphony
http://www.discogs.com/Cerrone-Cerrone-Symphony-Variations-Of-Supernature/master/674950
Looking forward to hearing this in the full versions. Love the Erasure cover since release! Great song
“Original Full Length Version” on this single appears to be a lift from the album that also includes most of the track after it. They should really have billed it as “Supernature / Sweet Drums”.
A big thank you for this one Paul.
I can confirm the Ben Liebrand remix of Supernature : credited as Ben Liebrand Old School Mix
The Original Full-Length Version (btw note the typo “orginal”) is also a hard to find version : not on the different reissues but on the Grand 12-Inches volume 1, compiled by Ben Liebrand.
Thanks for pointing out the typo Manu. I will have to look for the other mix 🙂
Thank you too Manu. I wasn’t so sure.
Jeff
What incredible cover, Paul!!!
Make me think of you when you work on your vinyl collection
to give us your best quality sound!
Thanks.
Thank you BE.D12” that does kinda look like me the mad vinyl scientist 🙂
That’s perfect Paul, “the Mad Vinyl Scientist.” The way you pour all of your talent and time over recorded music, just boggles my mind. This one must have taken quite a while too. Flat-out Flawless!!
Jeff
Paul!! Oh Paul!!! Praise you PAUL!!!! I love how you pick these classics. And it’s so supernatural of you too because this is my favorite time of the year and I love songs that can fit within the Halloween music canon. I am so pleased that this 1986 remix is backed with the original disco version of the song. Cerrone is a genius and this song has a powerful message at its core. I loved Erasure’s version of this song too and I think Ben Liebrand did a mix to it as well, although I can’t be absolutely positive. And… Read more »
You’re welcome Jeff This such a fun but kinda scary track perfect for halloween 🙂
I only just noticed how much this sounds like “Space Invaders” by Player One/Playback.
or rather, how much “Space Invaders” sounds like this 🙂
Thank you Paul.!!!!
Lene Lovich is credited, as “Lenolovich”.
A rare classic. Thanks Paul.
you’re welcome Omar 🙂
Nice shot! Will have to listen closely to this 86 remix, don’t think I know this version. Thanks Paul.
you’re welcome Stefano 🙂
Muchas gracias Pault por resubir este post, lo esperaba.
de nada Carlos 🙂