Ernest Kohl – To Save The Love (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“To Save The Love” is a 1989 Hi-NRG anthem by recording artist and multi-talented performer, Ernest Kohl. The song reached #1 on the DMR (Dance Music Report) Hi-NRG playlist, was a DJ Magazine that was popular in the 1980’s to the early 90’s. It was the alternative to Billboard and featured Hi-NRG and Dance Charts and info for DJs.

Kohl has had 21 consecutive “Top Ten” smash dance singles,seventeen of which soared to the Number One position in Dance Music Authority (DMA), Billboard, Street Sound and Dance Music Report’s (DMR) Top Fifty charts and Dance Radio charts.

I have also included as a “BONUS CUT” the Hot Tracks Remix Service “Safe Sex” Dance Edit mixed by J.R. Clements which adds additional keyboards by Karen Kendrick. The mix was taken from Hot Tracks
Series 8, Issue 9.

SIDE A:
To Save The Love (Dance) 8:26
Remix – Robbie Leslie

To Save The Love (Radio) 4:01

SIDE B:
To Save The Love (X-NRG) 5:37
Remix –  Robbie Leslie

To Save The Love (Ballad Mix) 3:27

BONUS CUT:
To Save The Love (The “Safe Sex” Dance Edit) 7:14
Edited By –J.R. Clements

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label:  Wide Angle – NS 116
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Hi NRG, Euro House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer –Ernest KohlSteve Skinner
Written-By – CarpenterKohlSkinner*

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
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:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
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:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Gianni
Gianni
June 27, 2022 12:33 am

Many Thanks for this one, Paul. Classic Hi NRG from San Francisco. Side note – there is the fab “The Nocturnal Mix” remixed by Ernest Kohl and Steve Skinner that appears exclusively on NRG Mixx Volume 1 Issue 5. It’s my personal fave remix – https://www.discogs.com/release/3662093-Various-NRG-Mixxx-Volume-1-Issue-5

Alex
Alex
June 25, 2022 2:11 am

Can’t download. Authorization required!

Alex
Alex
Reply to  DjPaulT
June 25, 2022 9:03 am

Oh, yes!

Last edited 2 years ago by Alex
Joey
Joey
June 23, 2022 10:11 pm

Wow, never heard this one before, sounds like a perfect blend of Bronski Beat & Erasure, with maybe a dash of Enchanted era Marc Almond.

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Joey
June 24, 2022 10:59 am

What a fantastic way to describe this record!!! Thank you for taking the time out to hear it and provide feedback!! Have a nice weekend!!!

Jeff

Jeff
Jeff
June 23, 2022 10:05 am

I consider this a musical hug from you, DjPaulT. I really love the song and it becomes more and more catchy each time it is played. And, what an incredible gift too, to get the Hot Tracks version as a bonus. I really hope others will check out this dance track. You have been so special bringing back beloved records from falling into oblivion!!!

Jeff

Cory
Cory
June 23, 2022 9:40 am

LOVE this obscurity – thank you Paul!!