BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Idol” is a single by Alternative rock/Gothic band formed in Brixton, London, UK, Flesh for Lulu. “Idol” was the first single released by the band on Beggars Banquet records after being dropped by Polydor the previous year. “Idol” was released as a 7″ and 12″ EP which included previously unreleased tracks.
SIDE A:
Idol (12″ Version) 4:51
Producer – Craig Leon
SIDE B:
Life Of Crime 2:52
Sleeping Dogs 3:02
Spaceball Ricochet 2:14
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet – BEG 177T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave, Indie Rock
CREDITS:
Producer – Flesh For Lulu (tracks: B1 to B3), Richard Preston (tracks: B1 to B3)
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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 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
Thanks for the FLAC recordings Paul. I had only recorded this in 320 when I posted it, and sadly now I don’t have the vinyl to re-record it (sold), so this is a welcome treat!
Hey you’re welcome RA. Happy Holidays 🙂
When I first saw the post Paul, I thought immediately of “Flesh For Fantasy” by Billy Idol. My eyes aren’t very good as it is “Idol” by Flesh For LuLu (Big Smile ;-D). I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you diving into this band’s discography for me. I have really enjoyed all the postings you’ve provided so far for this group. You really have a talent for choosing fantastic pieces of vinyl for all music fans out in the Cyber-Verse. You definitely are my IDOL!!!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff I have really enjoyed listening to this band again. They were very underrated. Sadly we lost guitarist and vocalistt Nick Marsh in June of 2015.
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂