Dan Reed Network – Ritual (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

“Ritual” is the debut single recorded by American Rock band Dan Reed Network formed in 1984 by Dan Reed in Portland, Oregon. The band signed to Mercury Records with the help of Derek Shulman and was managed by Bill Graham. In late 1987, the group released their eponymous debut album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn and mixed by Mike Fraser at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Ritual” was released as the first single peaking at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1988. “Ritual” became the band’s only top-40 single in America.

This single was not released in the UK

The video was filmed on New Year’s Eve at the Starry Night Theater in Portland, Oregon. Lawrence Jordan directed the video – he had directed videos and concerts by The Who, Sting, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, and the top-rated series “Live by Request” for the A & E Channel.

Lawrence Jordan wasn’t the only director in consideration for “Ritual”. DRN’s manager Bill Graham approached his good friend Francis Ford Coppola about working with his new band. Unfortunately, Francis had just lost his son and needed time to grieve.

*Denotes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Ritual (Extended Dido Slam)* 7:08

SIDE B:
Ritual (Club Single) 4:06
World Has A Heart Too (Boom Box Jam) 6:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Ritual U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #38

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – 870 244-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: AOR

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Made in West Germany

Nuy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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Chad
Chad
October 12, 2024 1:19 pm

Hi Paul, Wow. I don’t think I’ve ever heard this song before and I love it a lot so thank you so much for sharing this with us here. I am listening to it right now and I ma bopping my head to the music. Enjoying it so much. 🙂

ING
ING
October 11, 2024 10:31 pm

I would’ve passed right by this in a 12″ bin thinking they were trying to be some kind of Dead Or Alive rip off with that cover photo! LOL

Don Julian
Don Julian
October 4, 2024 6:15 am

Thanks very much for sharing another excellent vinyl rip, Paul.
peace,
dj

Syl
Syl
October 3, 2024 7:21 pm

hey DjPaul, if I want to buy 12 inch on discogs which store do you recommend, one with lots of 12″, extended and remixes.
Thanks

Syl
Syl
Reply to  DjPaulT
November 19, 2024 10:26 pm

Excellent, but if I wanted to go to a specific full 12 inch store, which one would you recommend? Since you have experience buying from Discogs. Thanks!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
October 3, 2024 3:18 pm

Great choice Paul!! Great groove and unique vocals make this a standout. It looks like the Extended mix is in fact longer on this release than on the US 12″. Thank you for this overlooked gem and for your pristine transfer!!

Martika
Martika
October 3, 2024 2:15 pm

Another band I’m not all that familiar with, but man, this song is funky as hell! And I absolutely love the tribal intro. Hopefully, they incorporated that into the remixes. Can’t wait to listen to this! THANK YOU!!!

Don Julian
Don Julian
Reply to  Martika
October 4, 2024 6:23 am

This band is unknown to me as well, but you are completely right Martika, that intro is great!
peace,
dj

blaahh
blaahh
October 3, 2024 1:23 pm

Great track off their killer first album. It was available in the UK though as I bought the cd single at the time and it wasn’t an import price. Saw them live last year, still a fearsome live band.

Daniel
Daniel
October 3, 2024 12:22 pm

Thank you so much Paul. So happy to finally get your pristine vinyl rip. Fantastic work, as usually. As far as I know the extended remix was never available digitally. I bought this 12inch single back in 1988 and I always loved the song.

Jay
Jay
October 3, 2024 11:28 am

The DRN were a fantastic band that should have been massive. So many great songs in their short catalogue. Many thanks for this Paul.

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
October 3, 2024 11:24 am

This is completely new to me,. Paul, and I love the energy of this single. I´ve only listened to the short version, yet, and I wished it would go on for further 10 minutes. Next stop: the extended dido slam. (I first read dildo, naughty me ;-). Have a great 3rd of October which is a National holiday over here.

Jeff
Jeff
October 3, 2024 10:57 am

Ecstatic drumming and frantic dancing are what I want to do while this song is playing!! I am so sorry that I missed this one from back in the day! It’s HOT, Paul!! I can’t wait to hear the version on this twelve!! I adore you for adding this to your site, and I know the rockers in your audience will surely swoon over it. I know I am. Dancing to your music, Paul, is one of my favorite rituals! I want to get naked and sweat to oblivion!!!

Jeff