Kim Wilde – Love Blonde (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Love Blonde” is the first single from the Kim Wilde album Catch as Catch Can released in 1983.

The song sold moderately, restoring some of the ground lost from her previous release “Child Come Away” and is reputedly about Wilde herself. It features Gary Barnacle on saxophone.

It marked the first occasion where Wilde released a 12″ extended version of one of her singles, and the first time she released a 12″ single in her home country (she had previously released 12″ singles in Europe, but merely featuring the normal version of the single). The UK edition of the 12″ single included a free poster. The version on the 7″ single was slightly shorter than that on the original LP.

“Love Blonde” peaked at #23 on the UK singles chart.

SIDE A:
Love Blonde (12″ Version) 4:59
Featuring – Gary Barnacle

SIDE B:
Love Blonde (7″ Version) 3:36
Can You Hear It 4:15

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RAK ‎– 12 RAKS 360, RAK ‎– 12RAKS 360
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Poster
Country: UK
Released: Jul 1983
Genre: Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography By – Peter Ashworth
Producer – Ricki Wilde*
Sleeve [Design] – Russell Tate (3)
Trombone [Uncredited] – Kenny Perk (tracks: A)
Trumpet [Uncredited] – Bill Barnacle (tracks: A)
Written-By – M. Wilde*, R. Wilde*

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:
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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Muff Diver
Muff Diver
October 4, 2020 8:39 pm

Thanks Paul!

Jerrod Tibor
Jerrod Tibor
September 23, 2019 12:52 am

I love this song, thanks!

qat
qat
July 2, 2019 12:10 am

TY

Jeff
Jeff
January 21, 2019 12:40 pm

Paul, I’ve got to let you know again how much I love this record. It reminds me of something that they would play in a burlesque club or for a stripper on the catwalk. Very sexy with a sensual swagger. It’s so nice to discover, through you, music I may have missed growing up. And to hear it the way it’s supposed to sound. Many thanks. Since the beginning of this year I’ve been burning discs of your weekly postings. Most of the time I can fit the whole week on a single compact disc. It’s a fantastic archive of… Read more »

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
January 16, 2019 5:26 am

Now you see her now you don’t.

I love how Kim just creeps up behind and surprises you. I.e., most 80s stations seem to have forgotten her (Kids In America aside), and so when you do stumble upon one of her many classics, such as today on BTG, it’s refreshing and total joy.

Thanks Paul. 🙂

Song And Dance
Song And Dance
January 15, 2019 1:49 am

Well well, Ms Smith. Always very nice to add a KW 12inch in pristine quality to one´s collection. I love the synthetic bass introduction followed by a dominating bass guitar. In my mind “Love Blonde” always was quite a mediocre song but whenever I listen to it – like now – I think that it is a great, different song. So cool and relaxed, just floating along. Very nice. Still behind one of the other two singles from that album (Dancing In The Dark) in my taste but then again much more original. Come to think of it – I… Read more »

Kaex
Kaex
January 15, 2019 12:23 am

Screw the song. Nice Cover art Paul.

Rare Kim. Sexy 😛

Vlad
Vlad
Reply to  Kaex
January 24, 2019 4:45 pm

Have to agree! The scans are just marvelous, a masterpiece. Kim looks just so fresh and mind-blowing, it’s hardly believable! Highest quality we all should appreciate!

Jeff
Jeff
January 14, 2019 12:51 pm

I so love your tastes so much Paul! And I love Kim Wilde too! Looking forward to hearing this single and I admire Gary Barnacle as well. Thanks again for changing and charging it up day-to-day, week-to-week Paul. It’s a wonderment!

Jeff

OMAR
OMAR
January 14, 2019 12:33 pm

Thanks Paul. Loved Kim’s early singles. Infact her first four albums were all excellent.

Jay
Jay
January 14, 2019 12:22 pm

Always happy to see a Kim Wilde release.
Thank you Paul 🙂