BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982
On Aug 21, 1982, Dead Or Alive released their fourth single, “The Stranger”. It was backed by “Some Of That”. It was their fourth independent release and their last. “The Stranger” charted at #7 on the UK Indie Chart and in Japan it reached the #10 position. At this point, the band was a five-piece consisting of Pete Burns (lead vocals), Mike Percy (bass), Tim Lever (keyboards/sax),
Steve Coy (drums), and Wayne Hussey (guitar). Soon after the release of “The Stranger” the band was signed to Epic Records and in 1983 released their debut album “Sophisticated Boom Boom”.
Neither “The Stranger” or “Some Of That” have appeared on any Dead Or Alive album. “The Stranger” later appeared in a remixed form as the b-side of “What I Want” in 1983.
SIDE A:
The Stranger 4:22
SIDE B:
Some Of That 5:57
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Black Eyes Records – BE 2
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Tribal, Indie Rock
Credits: Artwork – Steve Jacuzzi
Photography By – Francesco Mellina
NOTES:
Distributed By Rough Trade
Find The 7″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Excellent Paul
I do have this ‘black eyes’ single and have cherished it since the day I bought it. Pete’s vocals blow me away (Can’t stop grinning) You make many people so very happy. I love your work (and your ‘to die for’ turntable). I really am so curious re your future Dead or Alive posts.
I am salivating in antisipation 🙂
Ray
Thank you Ray I still hve several Dead Or Alive surprises left up my sleeve 🙂
Several?!
Looking forward to it 🙂
Paul, are you sure you haven’t been raiding my record collection? 🙂
lol we must be musically connected we have the same taste 🙂
Somewhere there’s a Venn diagram with a big overlap. Lol
I love these old DoA singles. They are awesome!
Paul,I’m a member of NWO as well. We all agree that your posts are excellent whether mp3 or WAV format ! looking forward to more Dead Or Alive !
Hey Paul,
I visit the New Wave Outpost everyday and it’s great that others are singing your praises over there. Actually, I give them credit for telling me about BTG in the first place. Nothing but raves and you most definitely deserve it.
I can’t believe you have more DOA stuff too!! Wow, I can’t wait.
Have a wonderful day!
Jeff
Hi Jeff I am actually a member of that group but I am so busy with BTG that I never get to visit them. I must go over there and thank them. Is there a certain post where they mentioned BTG?
Have a great one,
Paul
They’ve mentioned you concerning the Tears For Fears latest reissue. Also, on the one concerning Fiction Factory. I’ve noticed a post concerning your KISS remaster which got me to check you out in the first place. I’m quite sure there are others as well. Search on your name or BTG. You deserve this high praise Paul. My life seemed so “bland” before you. I try to replace my old vinyl with CDs, but sometimes that’s not possible or disappointing. You show so much precision and care each and everytime. Plus, you give us flipsides and crazy dub mixes in perfect… Read more »
Thanks Paul, I have this one tucked away in the vaults, after finding it in a charity shop! (thrift store).
But have only played it a handful of times, great to have a digital copy. 🙂
It’s defineately a gem Jermajesty I have three copies all bought new this is the only that has ever been played 🙂
Paul, you have assembled the definitive Dead Or Alive collection on your site. Now, you’ve added this one. Incredible. Halloween wouldn’t be the same without Pete Burns and Company! Surfing Burning The Ground is like going to the BEST RECORD STORE Around!!! Absolutely freaking fantastic.
Jeff
Thank you Jeff. Beleive it or not I still have more Dead Or Alive topost 🙂
LOVE!!!!!!
🙂
This should’ve been a big hit. Probably their most haunting track. Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar I agree 🙂
Nice… For years I have searched & searched… and I have never laid my eyes on this 12″ single. I have an Epic re-release of this tune, but a Black Eyes Records release is ULTRA RARE… Do you actually have the 12″ Paul??…this is amazing. THANK YOU! – I have Misty Circles playing at my desk at work right now!!!! Perfect timing.
Hi JonEthin this one was not released on 12″ only 7″ in the UK. “The Stranger” did appear as the b-side of “What I Want” but it’s a different mix than what is on this single that I have posted today 🙂
You are ccorrect Paul… I was fooled by the small hole in the record. I forget that the UK 7″‘s have the smaller turntable spindle style that does not require the adapter….
Wow… I must say that the version on the (b) Side of “What I Want” 12inch, was re-recorded. This version that you have posted is much more raw.
It’s quite possible this version could be a live recording during their 1982 Peel Sessions at BBC London.
OMG… One of the missing links for this site. Fantastic!
Thanks NKelly. One of the best DOA singles in my opinion 🙂