BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi”
“I Should Be So Lucky” is a song performed by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue from her debut studio album Kylie (1988). Released on 29 December 1987 by Mushroom Records and PWL Records, the song became a worldwide breakthrough hit; its now-iconic image of Minogue on the front cover was shot by David Levine. The song was well received by music critics.
The song was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman for Minogue, and they went on to produce Minogue’s first four studio albums. “I Should Be So Lucky” was an international hit, reaching number one in several countries including Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany, as well as making the US Billboard Hot 100 top 30.
SIDE A:
I Should Be So Lucky (Original Dance Mix) 6:04
SIDE B:
I Should Be So Lucky (Dance Remix) 6:10
I Should Be So Lucky (Instrumental) 3:24
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | I Should Be So Lucky | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #28 |
| 1988 | I Should Be So Lucky | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #10 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20914
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Hi NRG, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Mixed By – Pete Hammond
Producer – Stock Aitken Waterman*
NOTES:
From the album “KYLIE”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
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 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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 for debuting KYLIE! I’m a rabid fan. She is often brushed aside here in the US as a “one-hit wonder” but most everywhere else she’s still cranking out the hits today. Her new album is coming out this year. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Ooh, I will never play this. But I do enjoy the cover. Incredible skilled people she has found long ago, that keep her looking young until infinity. But, ah well, no but,
I just remember her tiny golden pants video, that one song I do can karaoke..
Trivial persuit, am I one a straight man, two a gay woman, three deaf, or four just gay on cafeine?
Such a long time ago and still sounds like a crappy song for me 😉
Nevermind, thanks anyway for the cover picture and keeping the memories alive – I actually did/do still like some of the PWL songs/remixes nevertheless, my favourites being Brilliant, The Three Degrees, Ellis Beggs & Howard, Princess and Wa Wa Nee.. Peace 🙂
One of my Favorites thank you for it
If you have the european pressing running at 45 rpm, then play it at 33 rpm and you will hear:
Rick Astley at his best
😉
Lol 🙂
How could we be so lucky with such a surprise like this today. Kylie’s another pop royalty and have been a fan of since her introduction in the late-80s. So great to hear a vinyl version of this remix and hopefully it won’t the last. 🙂
Thank you Dj PaulT!
Thank you musicdivaSF 🙂
Squeee!!!
People forget how cutting edge SAW were back in the day. Reminds me of my days as a podium dancer at Zuzus/7th Heaven!
Thanks so much for this rip Paul, and glad to see Kylie finally on here.
How about What Do I Have To Do and Shocked?
xxx John.
I remember the podium dancer days John. I will do my best to post more Kylie 🙂
mushroom records of Australia… Not to be confused with a different label..
Mushroom Records of Canada that went out of business in 1980 because of the lawsuit from Ann and Nancy Wilson of HEART LOL
Good post Paul. Thanks for Kylie
You’re very welcome Brian 🙂
Thank you for flying the Aussie flag Paul. If postage wasn’t so damn expensive I would send you a heap of other Oz guilty pleasures to catalog for posterity.
You’re welcome asons2. I am a huge fan of anything Aussie. Sadly my Australian record collection is a bit lacking Aussie pressings are really hard to get in the US. 🙂
Huge thanks for this Paul. Such a happy song that brings back wonderful memories for me. Think the dance remix that runs at 6.30 mins was the Bicentennial Mix over here in the UK as I have it on vinyl somewhere.
You´re right, Roy. Although it is a bit shorter than that. My UK 12inch does not give any running times but my rip clocks in at 6´13.
You’re both wrong. “Dance Remix” and “Bicententennial Mix”,runs at same length:6:10.They always have,Did you read tags on Paul’s file?From what you wrote,I’d say no.There is no difference at all. 🙂
P.S. Thanks Paul,amazing and beautiful rip,as ever. Grate late Spring-eraly Summer memories arise.
You’re very welcome Roy 🙂
FINALLY ! Kylie on BTG !
Well done, Paul.
Thank you Ben 🙂
You just have to love her, don´t you. I remember avidly watching “Neighbours” on dutch television. The series was completely unknown in Germany back then and never became a success over here. Boy, did I have a crush on that beautiful, wanna-be butch girl. Geeeee 🙂
Still love the SAW catalogue. My favourite Kylie tracks from the Eighties were and are “Je ne sais pas pourquoi” and “Got to be certain”. Maybe I will find those here some time hint-hint 🙂
Thank you, Paul. Love it.
You’re welcome Song_and_Dance 🙂
Although I’m still not down from the high of “Out Of Mind Out Of Sight” I gasped in delight seeing Kylie’s adorable picture come on to my screen!! This song was such a guilty pleasure way back when and even now, I get all giggly when I hear the song come on. Thank you Paul for this pop confection. I think Miss Minogue is beyond fabulous and I am thrilled she’s on your site under you expert care.
All Smiles,
Jeff
Enjoy Jeff! 🙂