BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“Lovin’ On Next To Nothin'” is the second single taken from the album All Our Love by soul quartet Gladys Knight & The Pips. The album was the last ever studio album before The Pips retired and Knight embarked on a solo career. “Lovin’ On Next To Nothin'” peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart and became a #10 dance hit. In the U.K. the single peaked at #81 on the U.K. singles chart.
SIDE A:
Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ (Extended Version) 7:30
SIDE B:
Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ (Instrumental) 7:31
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #3 |
| 1988 | Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #10 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA 23804, MCA Records – MCA-23804
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul
CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Taavi Mote
Executive Producer – Bubba Knight, Gladys Knight
Producer – Howie Rice
Remix – Louil Silas, Jr.*
Written-By – Alan Rich*, Howie Rice, Jeff Pescetto
NOTES:
From the MCA LP “ALL OUR LOVE”
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
i have this, in vinyl! it is in my hands from 1988!!! many thanks, Paul. i’m in search for the 12″ with extended remix / house mix etc… neven seen phisically!!!
Wow, you never see Gladys Knight featured on blogs – thank you for sharing this, DJPaul!
I think I saw them on this tour at the (then ) Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo,which is now Rodeo Houston. It was – on one bill – Gladys Knight and The Pips AND Commodores. Both did great,but had to leave early,as my mom (her then job had a night each year that was their “Rodeo Night”,not too shabby for a hospital!) had to work the next night and she needed her rest.
I always loved this tune. Post “Love Overboard”…
Thanks
Thanks Paul. Nice song and awesome remix. My favourite single by Gladys Knight is “Love overboard”. Would also match with Februlove 🙂
I find some resemblances between this song and “Money’s Too Tight To Mention” by Simply Red.
I will have too see if I hear it too 🙂
Yes…and also the tones sound like Running With The Night by Lionel Richie.
Many thanks Mister Paul,
great post!
more Gladys Knight & The Pips
(waiting for “Send it to me”)
Regards.
You’re welcome BE.D12” 🙂
I’ve always enjoyed the music by Gladys Knight & The Pips so I’m looking forward to this 12-inch extension. Thanks so much Paul!
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff 🙂
You did again, querido Paulito 🙂 What a great song. Haven´t heard it in years and I wonder why. I do not recall it hitting the charts over here at all but I might be wrong there. I HAVE to be wrong as it is so great and hypnotic. I´m amazed there are so many remixes of that song – just checked on discogs. Anyway, love it. Thank you Paul.
As far as I know, it only reached #81 in the UK but did better here in the states. I don’t think it charted anywhere else 🙂
Thanks for this one, love her voice but it was only the extended instrumental I did not yet have!
You’re welcome Martijn van Heeringen 🙂
Thanks for the great 12″, Paul! I most vividly remember this song in the The 1988 Flashback Medley Part 1 by the Ultimix remix service.
This song starts at 4:33…check out the whole mix, folks! It should be on Youtube.
Thanks again, Paul!!
Thank you Fred. Great flashback medley. It´s not a Ben Liebrand Grand Mix but it´s nicely done anyway.
You’re welcome, Fred. Ulyimix did some great Flashback medleys 🙂