BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“No Promises” is the first single released by Australian band, Icehouse from the band’s 1986 album, Measure for Measure. In the US the 12″ single was released with different track listings than what appeared on the UK and Australian versions. The Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero mixes on this 12″ are exclusive to this release.
The single reached #30 on the Australian singles chart. In the United Staes “No Promises” reached #78 on the Billboard Hot 100, but became a top 10 dance single reaching #7 on the Billboard Dance chart.
SIDE A:
No Promises (Club Mix) 8:46
SIDE B:
No Promises (Dub) 5:10
No Promises (Instrumental) 4:41
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | No Promises | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #78 |
| 1986 | No Promises | U.S. Billboard Hot dance Music/Club Play | #7 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 4V9 43009
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Mastered By – TJ*
Producer – Rhett Davies
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Written-By – I. Davies*, B. Kretschmer*
NOTES:
From the LP “Measure for Measure”
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
thanks
Great! Thank you, Paul
Hola amigo Ricardo soy de Ecuador y amantes de los clásicos en 12″ llegué muy tarde a este blog . Por favor podrías ayudarme con este archivo mi correo es ignaciovalenzuela76ec@gmail.com Te lo Agradezco de sobre manera un abrazo.
Hello!
I’m so glad to have found your site and I deeply appreciate you sharing this masterpieces. For some reason none of your 12″ tracks are being download. For example in this one only 298bits were download while the rest of the versions are fine. Is this only happening to me? How can I fix it?
What can I say? You know I love Icehouse. You know I love “No Promises”. It is in fact my favourite single of this band which was very succesful and popular over here, leading to their famous German version od “Uniform” 🙂 So, all in all what can I say about this post? It is AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWEEEEEESOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEE 🙂 Back then I sort of had to get used to the Steve Thompson remix although I usually like his remixes (e.g. Aha´s “The Sun Always Shines On TV”). I prefered the standard 12inch back then but got to love Steve´s dance mix. I… Read more »
Great! Thank you, Paul
It’s another Icehouse post and I found even the first surprising. I hadn’t realized how much Australian talent had broken into the US and other worldly barriers. I am aware of this mix because a few years back I purchased the “12 inch version and remixes” compilation volume 1 on CD. So it’s interesting to compare the two. Knowing that unlike other rips around, with regard to quality, it will be like for like. Thanks for posting. Nice one. 🙂
Thanks Paul. Such a great song. By far my favorite Ice House song ever. I remember hearing it on the radio back in the 80’s and didn’t think much of it frowhat I remember. But it wasn’t until a year ago I went and re-discovered this track (and various remixes) and now I’m in Love. I am still trying to get in to their other stuff. So far this is the song that seems to be sticking… to be continued….
“The single reached #30 on the Australian singles chart”
As an Australian i am deeply embarrassed for the support Icehouse received in our country at the time… i think they were bigger in Germany. Perhaps there was just far too much good music being made at the time…
Icehouse is a National Treasure ! They need more recognition IMHO
Nice one Paul… one by one we are on the way to having “12 Inch Versions & Remixes” in 24bit
Next up ! Requesting the 12″ of Electric Blue 😉
Great song and mix, i love Icehouse, Thank you Paul!!!
One of my favourite 80s songs. I remember buying the 12″ single “Mr. Big” back in 1986. I bought it only for the B-side because it contained this magnificent Club Mix of “No Prommises”. This same mix was also released on CD on their compilation “Great Southern Land” in 1989 (listed as Dance Mix). Thank you Paul for sharing with us this wonderful single.
You’re welcome Daniel 🙂
simple awesome
Thank you! 🙂
Thanks DJPaul!
One of the best song of the 80s.
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Great remix by S.Thompson & M.Barbiero
(without an original cover – such a shame for Chrysalis)
Regards and Respect, Paul.
Agree Chrysalis was a bit lazy on most of the U.S. 12″ singles by Icehouse a real shame.
Agree with Jeff – love Icehouse. Such an awesome band with a string of wonderful hits. Thanks for this rarity Paul.
You’re welcome Todd 🙂
Best mix ever. Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
I love when you post something by Icehouse Paul!! I first fell in love with them when I heard the song, “Trojan Blue” off the “Primitive Man” LP. A radio station from Pittsburgh, PA really pushed this song on their playlist. Too bad that this wasn’t released as a 12 single because it is such a favorite of mine. Well, I love this song too. And to have a Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero remix is the cherry on the sundae!! I love how you have so many of their mixes on your site. You are amazing Paul!! Many thanks!!… Read more »
You’re welcome Jeff 🙂
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to tell you that my ever favourite Icehouse song is “Trojan Blue”. This is such an amazing ballad. It could have made a great single.
Daniel, I got your response to my comment this morning and it really made my day. I’m so happy that you love “Trojan Blue” like I do. Every time Paul posts an Icehouse single, my mind immediately goes to this ballad. I’m so glad to meet like minded people like yourself here on Paul’s monumental Burning The Ground. Paul just touches lives with what he does and brings so many people who shine with much light and love. And we all need that today, more than ever. Paul is such a positive and special person who really helps us through… Read more »
Jeff,
I agree with you in every point. You always find the right words to express how you feel deep inside. This is something quite difficult for me. Maybe also because English is not my first language. What Paul does on this site is so precious and unique. He fills our hearts with so much joy each and every day. But I also have to say that your comments and reviews are precious and unique too and I’m happy to read them.
Have a great weekend Jeff!