BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
REQUEST
Dalis Car was a musical group formed in 1984 by Peter Murphy (vocalist), Mick Karn (bassist, keyboardist, guitarist, saxophonist) and Paul Vincent Lawford (rhythm construction). The band was formed soon after Murphy and Karn left their former bands (Bauhaus and Japan, respectively). They took their name from a Captain Beefheart song from his album, Trout Mask Replica. Initially, they recorded one album, The Waking Hour (UK No. 84), and released one single, “The Judgement is the Mirror” (UK No. 66).
The recording of the album took place in unusual circumstances, as neither Karn nor Murphy spent much time together in the recording studio, preferring to send tapes back and forth between each other, to work on alone.
SIDE A:
The Judgement Is The Mirror 4:32
Engineer – Steve Churchyard
Instruments [All Other] – Mick Karn
Mixed By – Mick Karn, Steve Churchyard
Percussion [Rhythms Constructed By] – Paul Vincent Lawford
Producer – Dalis Car, Steve Churchyard
Vocals, Lyrics By – Peter Murphy
SIDE B:
High Places 3:30
Engineer – Jonathan Miller
Instruments [All], Producer, Mixed By – Mick Karn
Lifelong Moment 4:08
Engineer – Jonathan Miller
Instruments [All], Producer, Mixed By – Mick Karn
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paradox Records (2) – DOX 1-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released:
Sep 1984
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Leftfield, New Wave, Synth-pop, Experimental
CREDITS:
Design Concept – Mick Karn
Photography By [Cover] – Fin Costello
Written-By – Karn*, Murphy*
NOTES:
Includes 23″ by 23″ Poster.
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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 Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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
TY
Awesome, always good to hear records more in the New Wave/Art Pop side. If you liked Dali’s Car, you’ll love Fiat Lux.
Never got round to buying this single back in the day, but I’ve wanted to hear those B-sides for over 25 years. Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome myy friend 🙂
This is fantastic, always been a huge Japan fan, and this is a great addition to the extended Japan collection. Would love to see some Japan, if you have.
Thanks for this great track, you have an excellent site, have been following it for some time.
So looking forward to hearing this piece of music. I am familiar with the group, only by name (I guess it’s because of the name, which Dali, reminds me of the artist). Thanks for putting this out and making the person who requested it very happy. You are an angel granting musical wishes Paul.
Kind regards as always,
Jeff
Thank you Jeff you made my day 🙂
I was not aware of this before but it’s great to hear it.
Pity it wasn’t a bigger hit.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Junior 🙂
Thank you very much Paul! I’ve been searching for this 12″ for years, and to have a really nice hi res rip with hq scans is a rare treat! Thanks very much.
You’re welcome Thurston 🙂
Cooooool! Something new to me – love it, thanks Paul!!
You’re welcome Cory 🙂
Loved this single way back when and it’s a pleasure to hear it again.
Enjoy! VanceMan 🙂
Wow Paul… you constantly surprise! More from the dark side of your archives please! x
I will see what I can do Jermajesty 🙂
Just informing: Paul, I don’t know if it’s because of you, but some formerly dead download links from the “Madonna” cathegory, are now alive and kicking.
In a minute I’ll check what Dalis Car is about.
Buenas noches
it’s because of me Ezequiel I fixed them 🙂
Good choice & well done. Worth checking out the posthumous Dalis Car ep InGladAloneness finsished by Peter Murphy & Steve Jansen of Japan after Mick passed away.
And as Omar say, ‘Buoy’ is a fantastic piece too.
Thank you Alone With Strangers 🙂
Already had this one planned and it was a difficult one to do. Maybe MJ on Disco Friday.
Great post, Paul. I’ve never know about this release ’till now. Thank you for introduce us something so cool!! Love it!
You’re welcome Victor glad to introduce you to it 🙂
Thanks Paul. Mick Karn (RIP) was a genius. I also love his collaboration with David Sylvian on the single Buoy.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Wow. You’ve knocked me senseless with this one, Paul! To at long last have a proper digital copy of this 12″ is a dream come true! I’d been hoping that Beggars Archive would get around to an expanded reissue of the Dalis Car material, but that’s less necessary now.
Thank you so very much!
~robert
You’re welcome Robert it was a beast to rip because of all the quiet instrumentation 🙂
I just did all my conversion (ALAC) and tagging and this now sits proudly next to my other Dalis Car titles in my digital library. Funny thing is, unlike why I usually come here there’s no fabulous extended remix, just a couple of oh so obscure little instrumentals that have only seen light of day from the occasional spin of my 12″.
If Beggars ever get around to a definitive Dalis Car release, they need look no further than your work here for these tracks! 🙂 Bravo!