BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982
In October 1982, Lene Lovich released her tenth single, “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” from the album No-Man’s Land.. The B Side “Blue” was a non-LP track. The single reached the #68 spot on the U.K. singles chart and #25 on the US dance chart.
SIDE A:
It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (Remixed Extended 12″ Version) 5:31
Written-By – Baaker*, Sinzheimer*
Remix – Bob Clearmountain, Dick Wingate, Jane Brinton
SIDE B:
Blue 2:58
Written-By – Lovich*, Chappell*
It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (Dub Version) 5:45
Written-By – Baaker*, Sinzheimer*
Remix – Bob Clearmountain, Dick Wingate, Jane Brinton
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
CHARTS:
Sleeve: Near Mint
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play | #25 |
| 1982 | It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #51 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Stiff Records – BUY IT 164
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Oct 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Lene Lovich, Les Chappell
NOTES:
Original version of “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” appears on the LP “No-Mans Land”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
link no longer available. Please re upload?
Do you have the US 12″ of this?
There is a completely different mix of this song on the b-side that has has a cold/echo ending. It’s my favorite mix!
All rips I’ve heard of this are very poor quality and I no longer have my vinyl.
Michael
Thank you so much for posting this. I have always liked the longer version vs. the version from the LP.
just wanted to say thanks for all the Lene 12″s. I would live to hear the other stuff you have from her when you get a chance
I really loved (and still love) the No Man’s Land album, I don’t think it got nearly the credit it deserved. Some of the (non-single) album tracks are fantastic. Thank you for posting this 12″.
Love the Lene Lovich posts and It’s You is my favorite! But I never knew the UK 12″ was a different mix than the US/Canadian ones. Cool to have.
As far as remix services I know of these:
It’s You (Razormaid Class-X)
Wonderland (Art Of Mix)
Wonderland (Disconet)
Hairdresser Medley (Razormaid Members Revenge)
great maxi¡¡,SPECIALLY THE EXCELLENT B SIDE,AN RARITIE TRANKS¡
Wow – Keep em Coming ! mr DJ
When I asked about Lene Lovich
I wasn’t quite sure you’d get this response !
I was just curious = Becuse ‘somewhere-somehow’
I have an mp3 of Lene singing [what I assume is ‘her’ version]
‘Supernature’
I thought of it as a Cerrone ‘tune’
(The lyrics to “Supernature”, written by Lene Lovich, c Wiki)
and just wondered ‘if’
there were any ‘other mixes’
DMC-Razormaid-Disconet-etc versions around
but excellent stuff any-ways xx
Adam I know Lene did not release a 12″ for “Supernature” I will have to do some research on the remix services.
Hi all,
This song was originally released by Dutch band The Meteors in 1979. The song also appeared in the cult movie Cha Cha and there’s your link with Herman Brood, Nina Hagen and… Lene Lovich !
Check it out.
Thanks for this AMAZING post! Once again you have come through with rare goods!
BTW, I have the US 12″ and it is just the 12″ Dub mix you have included here. The B side was an extended mic of Blue Hotel.
Thanks for the info Dave!
Thank you Paul for yet another fine vinyl rip.
I didn’t know this one, but it instantly became my favorite by Lene Lovich.
Man, how I miss the 80’s…
You are very welcome Patrick! Glad that you like the song 🙂
I always liked Lene Lovich. Her song New Toy (written by Thomas Dolby) was her best. She sounded a lot like Nina Hagen hence their duet Don’t Kill The Animals was no surprise. Paul could you also post some Nina Hagen stuff please ?
Hi Omar I have a couple Nina Hagen singles that I am planning to post 🙂
haven’t heard this song, though her “stateless” album is a favorite of mine, can’t wait to hear this one! thanks!
You’re welcome Feanor 🙂
Lene is so under-rated. I thought I had most everything by her, but apparently I was wrong. Thank you.
You’re very welcome Tyson 🙂
Yeah — maybe the U.S. mixes of this one too. Thanks again!
Hey Jbird sorry don’t have the US mixes at this time but I will try get a copy.
I think there was only one US mix; I’m 99% sure the b-side “dub” was the same as the British edition. I’ll go digging and check.
Thanks VanceMan i’m not as up on my Lene as I should be so not really sure of the differences in the versions. The “Dub” is not even listed on the sleeve or labels of this 12″.
Thanks much, Paul! I’m a big Lene Lovich fan! Keep ’em comin’, maybe “New Toy,” “Lucky Number,” and “Say When?”
Currently all I have in my collection is:
Lucky Number (US 12″)
Blue Hotel(US 12″ Promo)
Bird Song (French 12″)
It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (UK 12″)
Wonderland (US 12″)
Don’t Kill The animals (With Nina Hagen) (UK 12″)
Can you post the rest of your Lene 12″s?
Love the song, love the very classy cover, another great post
You’re welcome Patrick.
Love this song, although I think the US dance mix worked much better in discos than this version, which is ax extension of the album mix.