English Boy On The Loveranch – The Man In Your Life (France 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

-DjPaulT Recommended 12″

“The Man In Your Life” is a 1987 12″ single by Electronic band English Boy On The Loveranch which was comprised of Soft Cell’s Dave Ball, drummer the late Nick Sanderson (Clock DVA, Jesus And Mary Chain, The Gun Club) and Jamie Jones on vocals, Guy Barker on trumpet.

The remix on the A-side was remixed by British post-punk and alternative rock record producer and audio engineer Flood. The short-lived band only released two singles in France on the indie label New Rose Records before disappearing into the lost 80s void.

SIDE A:
The Man In Your Life (Gary Hart Mastermix) 8:55
Remix – Flood

SIDE B:
The Man In Your Life (Harvey Proctor Mix) 9:13
Remix – Richard H. Kirk

The Man In Your Life (Melrose Avenue Horrormix) 0:50
Remix – Charles Gray

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: New Rose Records ‎– NEW 100
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: France
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

CREDITS:
Drums [The Drums] – Nick Sanderson
Engineer – Charles Gray, Laurence Burrage*
Engineer [Assistant] – Jim Toler
Performer [Soundtrack] – Dave Ball
Photography – Pete Hill
Producer – English Boy On The Loveranch
Programmed By [Fairlight 3] –
Vocals [The Voice] – Jamie Jones (3)
Written-By – Dave Ball

NOTES:
Recorded at Paradise Studios, West London, and Milo Studios, East London, Sept’ 87.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard:
Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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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negative1
March 22, 2018 2:41 pm

thanks for posting this paul,

i would have never gotten around to hearing it,
if it weren’t for the richard kirk remix connection.

i’m a huge fan of cabaret voltaire, so this interests me.

the song itself is ok, and the remix is decent. but it’s
a nice curiosity.

thanks again, and keep up the great work.

later
-1

Raymond
Raymond
March 19, 2018 8:22 pm

Is that Tropical Barbie and Ken? I’m in. Lol!
Thank you for always delivering… you’ve introduced me to so much new music over the years. You rock! xo

memoryboy
memoryboy
March 19, 2018 2:28 pm

Never heard of this. Looks exciting. Will have to give it a listen. Thanks Paul.

Csaba Horváth
Csaba Horváth
March 19, 2018 11:54 am

Maybe you have the another 12″ from EBOTLR? I you have it, please rip and share it to your loyal fans – another gem from a past !!!!

Csaba Horváth
Csaba Horváth
Reply to  DjPaulT
March 20, 2018 12:46 pm

And BAMMMMMM, there is it; you’re my hero, DjPaulT!! Thanks for it!!!!!!

Csaba Horváth
Csaba Horváth
March 19, 2018 11:50 am

One of the biggest club hit from my hero Dave Ball, the mastermind behind the 80’s intelligent dance scene. Congrat for this vinyl, very rare and fine release here in Europe (especially in Hungary). Thanks for it, very good trip.

Jeff
Jeff
March 19, 2018 11:38 am

Can’t wait to sink my ears into this one Paul!! I love these recommended 12-inches courtesy of you. They turn out to be extra, extra special. I love all those involved and I’m thrilled to see Richard H. Kirk from Cabaret Voltaire doing a mix as well. So looking forward to this!!

Grateful!!

Jeff

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Jeff
March 19, 2018 11:47 am

Paul!! I do know this!! Well, not this original version, but the Razormaid! mix. It’s always cool to get the originals from you though. It makes me appreciate the song even more. Way cool!! Thanks for your amazing-ness!!

Jeff

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
March 19, 2018 11:32 am

Very interesting find. I´m surprised I never knew that one although it´s a remix by my hero FLOOD.

Is the “Gary Hart” title a reference to the politician Gary Warren Hart(pence) and the discoveries about his…urm…private life?

Song_and_Dance
Song_and_Dance
Reply to  Song_and_Dance
March 19, 2018 11:35 am

After a little more consideration the b-side remix “Harvey Proctor” answers my question 🙂

Omar
Omar
March 19, 2018 11:02 am

Thanks Paul. Excellent choice.