BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982
“Hey Little Girl” is a single released by Australian band Icehouse, the second single from the band’s 1982 album, Primitive Man. The album and single were co-produced by band member and the track’s writer, Iva Davies, and Keith Forsey (Billy Idol). It was released in October 1982, on Regular Records on 7″ and 12″ vinyl formats. UK and Europe releases by Chrysalis Records were also on 7″ and 12″ formats, but with different track listings. The single was then released in the US in 1983 on the same formats. On “Hey Little Girl”, Iva Davies uses the Linn drum machine — the first for an Australian recording. “Hey Little Girl” peaked at No. 7 on the Australian singles chart and No. 2 in Switzerland, No. 5 in Germany, Top 20 in UK, Sweden and Netherlands, and No. 31 on U.S. the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
I previously posted the U.S. 12″ promo which includes alternate remixes you can find it here.
SIDE A:
Hey Little Girl (Disco Edit Mix) 6:57
Producer – Keith Forsey
SIDE B:
Hey Little Girl 3:39
Producer – Keith Forsey
Can´t Help Myself (US Club Mix) 5:56
Producer – Cameron Allan
Remix – Daniel Coulombe
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hey Little Girl | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #31 |
| 1983 | Hey Little Girl | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #55 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 600 733, Chrysalis – 600 733-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Super Sound Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Iva Davies
Written-By – I. Davis*
NOTES:
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh.
“Hey Little Girl” is taken from the album “Primitive Man”
“Can´t Help Myself” is taken from the album “Icehouse”
Find the 12″ on 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
Thank you very much Paul. I have been looking for the remix of Can’t Help Myself for a long time.
So nice! I wonder if the drawing on the cover was made by the little daughter of someone in the band. 🙂
I’m not sure Walter C that would be interesting to find out 🙂
No comment necessary, really. I´d still be listening to this song in 100 years if I could (maybe I can – nobody knows 🙂 ). Marvellous, just marvellous. I LOVE Icehouse, I LOVE Ira´s voice. A dozen or so Icehouse 12inches in my collection, and I could listen to them every day. What a song. I´m playing your flawless rip for the third time now. And the extension part as of 4.30 … minimal and lovely. I´d love to make a one-hour loop out of it. Gosh, I LOVE IT. Thank you Paul. “Who can I turn to now”??? Well,… Read more »
Thank you so much Song_and_Dance I love your comment 🙂
I have a few compilations by Ice House. I don’t know a lot about them. I’m still getting to know them. I am familiar with “No Promises”. Thanks for this post Paul. I will have a listen.
You’re welcome Memoryboy 🙂
I watched Icehouse perform Hey Little Girl on Top Of The Pops 1983 (old 80;s episodes of TOTP are repeated Thursday/Friday UK). I actually remember liking this track when originally released and enjoyed it again on TOTP repeats. Great tune and a cool video.
Great post Paul, Have you got David Bowie’s Alabama Song on vinyl, I love the b-side Space Oddity (1979 version). I do have it on the 1992 reissue of Scary Monsters CD, but would love you’re vinyl version of it Please.
Sorry John I don’t have “Alabama Song” but will try to get it 🙂
This song is one of the five eighties songs I love the most. I have this european 12″ too. For me this remix is also one of the best ever made. Fantastic choice. Thank you so much Paul.
You’re welcome Daniel 🙂
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Excellent post! Great track by Icehouse by the way. Don’t think I ever heard the Disco Edit Mix. So we’re in for another treat I guess. And obviously in Paulity, the new high quality vinyl rip standard a certain Paul has introduced a couple of years ago on the internet 🙂
Thanks man!
Thank you Stefano 🙂
At the risk of being overtly “punny”, Paul, this post gave me chills!! I am so excited that you gave us this 12-inch. Just incredible. I love this band and this song so very, very much. This is delicious, I can’t wait to enjoy this later on today. Paul, you make my days and nights so happy. Nothing better than a song to cheer me up, especially something from you. Splendid!
Jeff
Be sure to check out the US 12″ promo that I posted a few years ago Jeff if havn’t already 🙂
Oh, you know I have Paul. I always like to compare and contrast the different versions you showcase of songs. One of the other things I love about you. You fully realize an artists’ discography and for that, I’m always grateful. You do put me in a state of bliss, that’s for sure.
Jeff