Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989
NEW 2023 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration!
Originally posted, June 16, 2014
“Blue Savannah” is a song by British synth-pop duo Erasure that was issued as a single on 26 February 1990, from their fourth studio album, Wild! (1989). The song was written by members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. Mute Records released it in Europe as the album’s third single, and Sire Records released it in the United States as the album’s second single. Considered one of the band’s signature songs, the duo still perform it regularly in concerts. It has been described as an uplifting love song; the instrumentation is crisp and heavily synthesized, accented with sweeping, programmed piano.
“Blue Savannah” became one of Erasure’s most successful singles, peaking at number three on the UK singles chart. It also returned the band to the Top 20 in Germany, where the song hit number thirteen. The release of the single brought about the usual array of remixes and B-sides. Although several club mixes of “Blue Savannah” were issued commercially, the US promo only Shep Pettibone “Out of the Blue” mix proved to be most popular in dance clubs.
In the US “Blue Savannah” peaked at #44 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play Chart.
The Shep Pettibone mixes were only originally released on this U.S. promo.
SIDE A:
Blue Savannah (Out Of The Blue Mix) 6:44
Blue Savannah (Remix/Edit) 3:52
SIDE B:
Blue Savannah (Blue Dub) 6:42
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Blue Savannah | U.S. Billboard Hot Maxi-Singles Sales | #12 |
| 1990 | Blue Savannah | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #44 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – PRO-A-3801
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Edited By – Tony Shimkin
- Engineer [Remix] – Goh Hotoda
- Producer – Erasure, Gareth Jones, Mark Saunders
- Producer [Additional], Remix – Shep Pettibone
- Programmed By [Uncredited] – Alan Friedman
- Written-By – Clarke/Bell
NOTES:
From The Sire/Reprise Album WILD!
Promotion Only.
Not For Sale.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
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Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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Thank you, mate! ~ Queertone
One of my favourite Shep Pettibone mixes, which was missing from the Shep Pettibone – Dance Masters release in 2021.
Thanks for these new rips, Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
Great mix, so many different 12″ singles to chose from for this one. My first introduction to this single was the commercial single, which had the awesome William Orbit mix of Supernature. Then discovered the single version of Runaround on the Underground that had full lyrics. And of course this version, which has the best mixes of the bunch… Almost forgot and then… there was a very limited 2020 UK RSD 12″ that had most of the mixes and the new Vince Clarke remix. However, I must say it was truly a great time when this was NEW and a… Read more »
You’re welcome, Joey. Thank you for sharing your memories of this record these truly are the best mixes. Sire Records is an Icon that yellow label always meant great music. 🙂
great to hear this version not found on the UK 12″ if possible in the future could you please post the 7″ of Matthew Wilder – Break My Stride – as this has a great instrumental on the B Side. Great work as usual!
I have posted the Matthew Wilder 12″ in the past which also has the instrumental pretty sure I do not have the 7″. See what I can do.
Hi Paul
the 12″ B Side “Break my stride” is more like a dub version which isnt very good whereas the B Side of the 7″ is very good and much more in keeping with the original feel of the track. Would be fabulous if you post the 7″ at some point.
Sad to hear about Seymour Stein, President of Sire Records. These such gems gave Sire a Real Standard in the rankings of Labels.
Totally agree, Daz SIRE always meant quality.
A spectacular song, Paul!!! Karen is overjoyed by this post!! Actually, it’s her birthday, so this is a fabulous gift! We both can’t thank you enough for this. Mr. Pettibone did an out-of-this-world remix of this track!! It made my heart swell too when I saw this come up on my screen. Sire Records was one of my favorite labels for music. I mean, there’s Madonna, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, Book Of Love, Daniel Dax, Erasure, M, Underworld, Ministry, Talking Heads, Erasure and so much more!! Much love to Seymour Stein, who sadly passed away recently, for creating a phenomenal… Read more »
Happy Birthday to Karen! And thank you Paul!!
Hey Retro Hound,
Karen appreciated the birthday wishes!! And I thank you too. You are a great person!! Have a great day!
Jeff
Thanks Jeff! My feelings are reciprocated. Thanks for helping to make this such a great community.
You’re welcome, Jeff. I hope Karen enjoyed her birthday. I know she adores Erasure so I am happy that I posted this one 🙂
Nice one! I actually have the promotional CD of this that has an additional 7” edit. Look forward to seeing how your vinyl compares! 😎
Let me know what you think ING 🙂