BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“When the Wind Blows” is a song from the soundtrack of the film of the same name, performed by David Bowie.
It marked the second contribution from Bowie to a film based on a Raymond Briggs book – he contributed a filmed introduction to The Snowman in 1982. Bowie’s song was the result of a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Erdal Kizilcay, who would work with Bowie in the future, most notably on The Buddha of Suburbia.
The single peaked at UK No. 44, promoted by a video that featured a montage of clips from the film, with Bowie’s animated face overlaid. Since then, the song has become something of a rarity, appearing rarely on reissues and best-of compilations.
Unlike most instrumental B-sides from the 1980s, the instrumental version of “When the Wind Blows” is not simply a version of the song with vocals dubbed, but a completely different orchestral recording.
SIDE A:
When The Wind Blows (Extended Mix) 5:40
SIDE B:
When The Wind Blows (Instrumental) 3:47
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – 14VA-9019
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Japan
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Composed By – Erdal Kizilcay
Illustration – Meltdown Limited
Producer – David Richards
Producer, Composed By – David Bowie
Typography – Assorted Images
NOTES:
Taken from the film of Raymond Briggs “WHEN THE WIND BLOWS”
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
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Thank you very much Paul
🙂
Thanks Paul, I’m really enjoying these 12″ singles of David Bowie from the 80’s, This Is Not America, Day-In Day-Out, Time Will Crawl, Never Let Me Down were also great tracks from this decade. Fame 90 was my favourite Bowie track from the start of the 1990’s.
You are doing a great job on these vinyls Paul.
One more ! thanks for the love dude.
You’re welcome Lulu 🙂
I have been downloading these for a friend who you have made very happy!! Can you tell us what is to come or how many more Bowie 12 inch singles you plan to post. No problem if you want to keep it a secret I’ll keep stopping by.
Andy you’ll just have to check back I usually don’t know what I am posting until the day I post it. I do have about another week or so of Bowie planned.
Thanks for posting these tracks as this emotional time. As I commented on another post, Bowie dismissed most of his 80s output as his Phil Collins years – a pretty damning statement. I remember going to see him on the 1.Outside tour and seeing a guy and his wife walking out halfway through. It obviously wasn’t what they’d expected. The guy was wearing a Phil Collins t-shirt… But while Bowie’s later 80s albums might not have been his best, he did release some great singles, many of them coming from soundtracks – Cat People (Putting Out Fire), This Is Not… Read more »
You’re welcome Jonathan. I really only have 12″ material from the 80s with the exception of “Hallo Spaceboy” I think I have a promo of it but will have to check. I didn’t know about that disconet remix so that is one I will have to look for.
I’ve noticed tonight that it’s on Youtube if you wanted to check to see whether it’s to your taste.
Awesome post once again. Many thanks!
You’re welcome Neil 🙂
Thank you so much Paul for this new great post. I haven’t heard this song since a long time. This magical tribute to Mr. Bowie goes on. I enjoy it so much. I hope you had a great weekend.
You’re welcome Daniel 🙂
I remember my teens with your recent posts. 1986, the year of Bowie’s soundtracks. I bought the “Labyrinth” soundtrack with half of the songs by Bowie and the “Maxi 45 tours” as they were called in France of “Underground”, “Absolute Beginners” and the UK import of “When the wind blows”. I played the A-sides and the B-sides with the same delight.
Thanks for your posts of these gems.
You’re welcome Manu 🙂
Another surprise from you Paul.
Much thanks 🙂
You’re welcome Junior 🙂
Thanks Paul once again for this rare Bowie gem.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
This is indeed a thrill Paul. I love surprises and surprises that have to do with the artists I most adore. I can’t wait to check this one out. Can always count on you to bring the rarities out!!
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff. Enjoy! 🙂