Curiosity Killed The Cat – Down To Earth (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

-DjPaulT Recommended 12″

“Down To earth” is the second single released by British band Curiosity Killed The Cat. Released in early 1987 “Down To Earth” became the bands first top 3 hit in the UK. The band’s first album, Keep Your Distance, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one in April 1987, and stayed in the Top Ten for 13 weeks.

In the U.S. “Down To earth” did not chart.

SIDE A:
Down To Earth (Extended Version) 6:00

SIDE B:
Shallow Memory 4:30
Down To Earth (Instrumental) 3:51

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 888 167-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mixed By – Glen Skinner*
Producer – Stewart Levine

NOTES:
“Promotional copy not for sale” on label.
Original version appears on the LP “Keep Your Distance”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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:
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:
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

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

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negative1
negative1
September 18, 2017 3:09 pm

i always liked this band, and thought they were under rated.

their first album and singles were much better than their
second one. they just weren’t able to capture the sound.
and the first album is a classic.

thanks again,

later
-1

Davos Via 45
Davos Via 45
September 17, 2017 11:48 pm

Smooth, cool, laid back and flows forever and ever. 6 min. and not a sec. to long!
What a re-discovery with a superior 80s sounding production.

Clive
Clive
September 16, 2017 8:45 pm

This mix was their shining moment—such a lush, sensuous mix. It has never felt like it was extended; rather, this version feels more organic than the regular mix, as if this was how it was always meant to sound. All the instruments and arrangements have room to breathe and their own moment in the spotlight, but it never loses pace or feels drawn out. It really is just perfection.

donunus
donunus
September 14, 2017 10:10 pm

I am really digging the sound quality of this latest setup. 2m bronze stylus plus however you setup the software. Great Stuff! Are you ever planning on putting out 12 inch LPs (full albums)?

Sergio
Sergio
September 14, 2017 12:00 pm

Thank you Paul
I’ve been a fan of CKTC since the beginning. Same soulfulness as Level 42. Talented kids…

AnthonyC
AnthonyC
September 14, 2017 3:15 am

Such an awesome band! This track is so smooooth!

Their single ‘Free’ is one of my favourites!

Paul – could you be so kind to double check the artwork file. It seems odd across the top – thank you!!!!

AnthonyC
AnthonyC
Reply to  DjPaulT
September 14, 2017 9:32 am

Awesome, thank you very much!

David
David
September 13, 2017 2:22 pm

Thank you! One of my favorite “guilty pleasures”. I know back in the day, I felt like they would fill the gap left by the break-ups of groups like Culture Club or Wham; they never managed to get anywhere near that level of success, but still better than the average “boy band” that they were constantly marketed to be. Some of their best songs aren’t A-sides, though- my personal favorite is a deep album cut called “Curiosity Killed The Cat”. “Man”, the B-side to debut single “Misfit” is another standout.

Junior
Junior
September 13, 2017 1:37 pm

One of my favourite singles from this group. Looking forward to hearing the 24bit FLAC.

Thanks Paul 🙂

John
John
September 13, 2017 1:15 pm

I remember in the mid 90’s when I went to a UK nightclub and Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot was guest DJ.
“Down To earth” Loved this track, I even copied the same style peaked fisherman’s hat as the lead singer, got some funny looks, but hey, it was the 80’s.

Do you happen to have INXS’s Need You Tonight (Mendelsohn Extended Mix) by Julian Mendelsohn (1988).

OMAR
OMAR
September 13, 2017 12:24 pm

Excellent Paul. Thank you!

Daniel
Daniel
September 13, 2017 12:13 pm

Thanks Paul. This is a great one and the remix is awesome. I love it.

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
September 13, 2017 12:10 pm

“Shooting stars in midnight pastures and hanging out on clouds beneath the moon”

Classic. Wonderful song. Did not manage to enter the Top20 in Germany, though. Shame.
I liked “Misfit” as well, DTE stands out head and shoulders, though.
Hadn´t heard it in a while. Thank you Paul.

Christian
Christian
September 13, 2017 11:42 am

So will this be the week of “Sophisti-Pop”? 😉
Great tunes so far!
Kind regards,
Christian

Jeff
Jeff
September 13, 2017 11:30 am

Perfect follow-up to yesterday’s Level 42 single. Oh Paul, I am relishing all of these 12-inch versions because, even me, a dance single aficionado, still haven’t heard a lot of these classic records. Now, thanks to you, I can say that I have. Really looking forward to this song and mix. Hey, like the saying goes: “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back!” You’re awesome Paul!!

Jeff