BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989
“Welcome, Machine Gun” is a 1989 single by German synthpop band Hubert Ka,h it was released as a first single from the band’s second English language album “Sound Of My Heart”. “Welcome, Machine Gun” spent seven weeks in the German singles charts in April and May 1989 peaking at #42.
In the United States, the single became a top ten dance single peaking at #7 on July 15, 1989, spending ten weeks on the survey. In the U.S. the single was titled “Machine Gun”.
SIDE A:
Machine Gun (Extended Dance Mix) 5:38
SIDE B:
Machine Gun (Dub Mix) 3:23
Machine Gun (Single Version) 3:30
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Machine Gun | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #7 |
| 1989 | Machine Gun | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | #35 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Curb Records – CRB-10304
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Arranged By, Executive Producer – Hubert Kah
Cover – Ink Studios, Mike Schmidt (2)
Lyrics By – Hubert Kemmler, Klaus Hirschburger
Music By – Hubert Kemmler
Photography By – Stefan Langner*
Producer – Michael Cretu
NOTES:
From the Curb album “Hubert Kah – Sound Of My Heart”.
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: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Password: burningtheground
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Hearing the US mix on this came as quite the surprise for me. I like the subtle changes from the versions I know. I really like this band a lot and it’s so cool that you’re building upon their output on you your BTG Discography. Splendid sounds Paul, like always!
Jeff
Hi Paul, do you have this one?
https://www.discogs.com/Jane-Wiedlin-Inside-A-Dream/release/751381
Thank you Paul for another great single! I love the Voice of Hubert. In many Hits of Sandra sings Hubert the Backround.
You’re welcome 🙂
Hi Paul, I wanted to ask, do you have this CD in your collection?…https://www.discogs.com/es/Off-La-Casa-Latina-90-Remix/release/575909……..Greetings and my apologies for asking,,,THX
Sorry, I do not post CDs.
Fantastic post! Thank you, Paul! Hubert KaH is one my favs!
You’re welcome TMarcus 🙂
Thank You Paul. Great to see some Hubert Kah. I initially searched them out after hearing “The Picture” perhaps best known for being on the “Once Bitten” soundtrack, and oddly relegated to being a b-side, it is still my favorite song by them, perhaps because it reminds me of early A-Ha.
I love that movie Joey so I will have to find that track 🙂
The song “The picture” is featured twice on this “Blank & Jones” compilation
https://www.discogs.com/Hubert-Kah-Curated-By-Blank-Jones-So80s-Soeighties-Presents-Hubert-Kah/release/3114363
It’s a great song. On vinyl, it’s available on 3 records – (1) The Once Bitten soundtrack, (2) the b-side to “It’s Me Cathy”, and (3) some versions of the “Ten Songs” album, where the track is titled “In My Eyes”.
I first heard this on the Razormaid! remix service and was a huge fan after that. This song has so much energy and is so much fun. I had no idea Michael Cretu was the producer. It’s because of you Paul that I find out so many things. Once again, thanks a lot!!
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff 🙂
Thanks Paul. I have this single on CD. My favourite english language single by Hubert Kah is “So many people”.
You’re welcome, Daniel 🙂