Information Society – Running (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Issued in 1985 this is the second 12″ for “Running” by American band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Information Society, it was released by the Minneapolis label Wide Angle Records and included on their 1985 debut album Creatures Of Influence, distributed by Wide Angle’s parent company, Twin Tone. Wide Angle was part of a “record pool,” which was a service that distributed new tracks to club DJs around America. Some DJs ran with it, and the song became a freestyle favorite in New York clubs.

This 12″ includes a vocal and instrumental both based on the previous “Swamp Mix” release.

SIDE A:
Running 8:05

SIDE B:
Running (Instrumental) 7:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Wide Angle ‎– TTW 8547
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Electro

CREDITS:
Engineer – John “Chopper” Black*
Mixed By [A Clean Mix By] – Walter McLean
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By [A Clean Mix By] – Paul Schwitters
Vocals – Murat Konar (tracks: AA)
Vocals, Written-By – Murat Konar

NOTES:
“DISCO WILL NEVER DIE” – Paul Schwitters 1985

Jacket made in Canada

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:
Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

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opoder
opoder
September 26, 2018 5:57 pm

I have this Original Album version, but not this instrumental.
Thank you, Paul.

Ian Buckley
Ian Buckley
September 26, 2018 6:06 am

Do you have the 7″ promo with vocal and instrumental edits Paul?

Michael
Michael
September 26, 2018 1:14 am

Great addition to the collection.

Any chance “What’s On Your Mind” from InSoc will be added?

Thanx Paul

Dirk
Dirk
September 25, 2018 11:59 pm

Running.
That’s a theme now? Did you eat too much lately?
Well, okay, must be something in the air, I do have to exercise more often…
Thanks Paul .

joe
joe
September 25, 2018 6:36 pm

insoc is one of my favorite bands from the 80’s…i saw them at a club in Seattle when they first started, still had the female in the group…all of their albums are just good music…

JLo
JLo
September 25, 2018 5:55 pm

Incredible. Thank you.

Carlos
Carlos
September 25, 2018 3:28 pm

Increible Pault, gracias por compartir este 12″

Rafael Cova
Rafael Cova
September 25, 2018 2:52 pm

This song is very special for me, I have transcendental memories associated with this song, a million thanks!

Eternally grateful!!!!! I love you Paul….

Rafa

Don Julian
Don Julian
September 25, 2018 1:46 pm

Paul,

thank you very much for sharing this maxi-single.
This band was completely unknown to me, but one listen to the clip and i decided i had to have it 😉
I’m grateful you uploaded this remix as it the version which resonates the most with me.
Thank you for introducing me to this band and providing such a great sounding vinyl rip.
This song even has some Bowie vibe in it no?
All your great work is muchly appreciated!

Peace,
Don Julian

first time writer, long time lurker 😉

Jeff
Jeff
September 25, 2018 12:20 pm

I am jumping up and down here at work!! This is so great Paul. It’s ALWAYS INCREDIBLE when you post rarities from our favorite artists. I’m so happy about this 12-inch too. Although I like Kurt better as a singer, I still enjoy the original vocalist from the band. Very excellent!!

Jeff

Goodguy
Goodguy
September 25, 2018 12:10 pm

Thanks Paul! Now I wonder what the next one might be? 🙂