BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Pieces of Ice” is a song written by Marc Jordan and John Capek and recorded by Diana Ross on the RCA label. It was released as a single in 1983.
The first release off the singer’s self-titled Ross album, it was the only simultaneous top forty single the singer scored on this album, which was one of her rare misses on the RCA label in the early-1980s.
The song reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (#15 R&B) and #46 in the UK. It charted best in Norway, where it reached #8.
SIDE A:
Pieces Of Ice (Remixed Version) 7:16
SIDE B:
Pieces Of Ice (Instrumental Version) 7:16
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Pieces Of Ice | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #31 |
| 1983 | Pieces Of Ice | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #15 |
| 1983 | Pieces Of Ice | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play | #17 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PD 13568
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Rhythm & Blues
Credits: Producer – Gary Katz
NOTES:
From the RCA LP: “ROSS”
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
Thanks Paul. Would love to hear a clean copy of Eaten Alive with Michael Jackson.
The best of the boss! Thank you so much for the HQ rip!
Thank you very much Paul! Wonderful song! I just love 83′ Ross album!!
Excellent 12″ and song. Thank you. Hope you will put more rare Diana Ross’ 12″s 😉
You’re welcome Anna 🙂
Gosh, it’s been ages since I’ve heard this one and I am jazzed to hear the 12-inch version. To me, “Swept Away” was my ultimate Diana Ross song, maybe because of Arthur Baker’s mix and the crazy Latin Rascal edits on them. Ross said that Arthur Baker must have been on Pluto when she heard the dub mix!
Hope you enjoy the Diana show Paul and happy Record Store Day too. Would love to get the new “Ghostbusters” remixes. Thanks for the original rip on that one too Paul. You are……AGAIN!!!!….. Beyond Great!!
Jeff
Looking forward to the concert and Record store day Jeff. I’m gonna seek out that Ghostbuster single 🙂
First time I hear this single. Great stuff though.
Thanks for this, Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Junior 🙂
Ooooh! I love this post. Been after a lossless of the extended for ages!!! The weird thing is…but in 1983, when Diana released Pieces Of Ice, it was the first Diana single in the 80s that didn’t do anything for me. I had loved her 80s output up till that point. So I was much bothered that it only scrapped the Top 40. BUT! This is one of the few singles that grew on me as time passes. And I’m actually very fond of it now. Not as immediate as many of her signature tunes, but it’s precisely the understated… Read more »
two typo errors…”back in 1983″ and “So I wasn’t much bothered”.
You’re welcome Ric cheers!1
I agree. This is her best 12″ by far . Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Im afraid Im a 1 single/song Ross fan .. this extended version is excellent and on permanent play at work ..the only 12″ of hers I ever bought ..
Sometimes that happens Ramone 🙂
Her RCA 12 inches (EMI in Europe) are rare and for most of them totally unavailable on CD. Really strange. Motown does the job with much more dedication. So kudos for you to post this Gary Katz produced 1983 single. Hope you have more 12 inches from her RCA era.
I have several more Stefano 🙂
Good to hear.
Oh, my goodness.. how I love this!! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome Chris K. 🙂
As you know I don’t normally partake in Disco Friday, but I must poke my nose into anything Ross – thanks. 🙂 x
EDIT – just realised it’s not Friday today. Easter confusion. Thanks all the same!
You all set for Record Store Day on Saturday?
I’m actually going to see her live next week on Thursday. Should be fun!
Wow! Really… yes, should be cool!
Think my fave Di Ross track is Upside Down, distinctly remember going in to town to buy that 7″ with my pocket money. 😀 Also love My Old Piano.
Duran Duran actually stated in a video released yesterday for the 30th anniversary of “The Reflex” that “Upside Down” and the album “Diana” were inspiration for the song.
Wtch: http://80smusicmixtape.wordpress.com/category/duran-duran/
Thank you for this great 12″. Your rip sounds amazing.
You’re welcome Kookoo 🙂
Awesome! Thank you! To piggyback on Joey’s comment, I can’t believe this wasn’t included on the Central Park DVD – she sang it at the show!
You’re welcome Lulu i’m going to see her live next Thursady wonder if she will sing it then 🙂
I’ve seen her basically every year since she started touring again in 2004. I believe the only “RCA” songs she did were “Why Do Fools” (which I wish she’d ditch!), “Mirror, Mirror” (only a few times) and “Missing You” (also only a few times around MJ’s passing). I’d love to see more! Have fun!!!
Thanks for posting, very happy to see this one here. Great underrated single. Can’t believe she didn’t even include it on any of her compilations until Sony BMG released her Playlist CD last year.
You’re welcome Joey 🙂