BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Cherry Bomb” is a 1976 punk-influenced hard rock song originally recorded by the all-girl band The Runaways off of their self-titled debut album. “Cherry Bomb” was also ranked 52nd on VH1’s 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs. Singer/guitarist Joan Jett composed the song with the band’s then-manager, Kim Fowley, and would later go on to re-record it with her band The Blackhearts for the 1984 album Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth.
Only released in the US The Joan Jett & The Blachearts version of “Cherry Bomb” debuted on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart on February 23, 1985 and spent three weeks on the survey peaking at #55. The 12″ single was issued as a white label promo pressed on cherry red colored vinyl.
SIDE A:
Cherry Bomb (12″ Version) 4:00
SIDE B:
Bombs Away (Dub Version) 2:40
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Cherry Bomb | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play | #55 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – L33-1226
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Red Transparent Vinyl
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock
CREDITS:
Engineer – Mark Berry, Mark Richardson
Mixed By – Mark Berry
Producer – Ken Laguna*, Thom Panunzio
NOTES:
Promotional Only Not For Sale
From the MCA LP, “Glorious Results Of A Misspent Youth”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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 for this one. Do you happen to have BAD REPUTATION? Thanks again for all you do!
No tags on the FLAC download, Paul..
Thanks as always for the rip.
Wow! never knew there’s a 12″ version of this song, and that’s there’s a Joan Jett re-make either, You’ve really make my day. Once again for sharing your music gems and your precious time with us!!!!
What an awesome treat to see some Joan Jett! I love her music and am totally loving this single! Thanks, Paul!
Interesting track! I believe don’t know this song. So yet another discovery for me on this excellent blog.
Thank you. I recently watched the video to DO YOU WANNA TOUCH, and was surprised that Joan was in a VERY skimpy 2-piece. I don’t remember that at all, and was shocked that she did it (probably pressure from the label).
Probably Mike C. the labels want to sell records.
I’ve seen Jett live at least 8 times (that I can recall) and she played most of those shows in a skimpy top…leather halter, black bikini top, torn up t-shirt, leather vest. She never gave a bad show, either. Whether she was in a dive or at a big outside venue she always killed it.
Never knew she did her own version. 😀
It’s a fun one Jermajesty 🙂
Kinda reminds me of how Billy Idol re-recorded Dancing With Myself when he went solo – putting an 80s gloss (which sounds somewhat amusing now) over what was a pretty raw song. 😀
BTW, it might just be my player but there didn’t seem to be any ID3 tags in the MP3 or 16Bit FLAC files? (just saying, not moaning :))
Maravilloso!!! Thank you Paul!!!
You’re welcome Guss :0
When you let a group of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts – I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll???
Hot Dang Paul!!! This really is a treat for me! I love this song and this version by Joan Jett, however, I’m psyched about the Dub Version “Bombs Away” more. I never knew this version ever existed. I love Mark Berry, who did great things with Alisha, I believe. Always a thrill getting an e-mail from you Paul with a new 12-inch added!! You are beyond MARVELOUS!!! Will be cranking this one up tonight!!
Ch-Ch-Ch- Cheers!!!!
Jeff
Thanks Jeff I love this song too it’s so hot!