Marsha Raven – I Like Plastic (Canada 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982



“I Like Plastic” is the 1982 debut single by American Hi-NRG singer Marsha Raven released on Red Bus Records. Marsha Raven came into show business as a Tina Turner imitator. After recording “I Like Plastic” she scored her only Billboard dance hit with “Catch Me (I’m Falling In Love)” on Passion Records, produced by hot shot dance producer Ian Anthony Stephens. She recorded more singles and eventually fell into 80s obscurity.

SIDE A:
I Like Plastic (12″ Version) 5:56

SIDE B:
Angel 43 (12″ Version) 4:37

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Red Bus Records ‎– RED-800
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Canada
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi-NRG

CREDITS:
Producer – Pierre Tubbs, Steve Rowland

NOTES:
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:
Schiit Mani
Soundcard:
ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring:
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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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Frantz
Frantz
September 18, 2019 12:48 pm

“You Make Me Feel Like Loving You” is worth a listen too.

timy
timy
September 9, 2019 9:19 pm

What´s this! i never heard this before!…put something good!

Dave
Dave
September 9, 2019 8:32 pm

Okay, I admit… I’ve never heard this song before, and I’m not downloading ‘cuz I try to limit what I use of Paul’s bandwidth.
But just going by the title… my brain almost immediately started singing “I Like Plastic” to the tune of “I Want Candy…” and this girl just will NOT use paper bags at the grocery store, do you hear me? 🙂
And it’s not even all that late yet… (sigh)

Brian
Brian
Reply to  Dave
September 12, 2019 4:46 pm

Usually what I do is that i search for it on youtube and listen to it, and if i like it, i’ll download it here

VanceMan
September 6, 2019 7:19 pm

Such a great track! Thanks for sharing the extended version!

cdmaniac
cdmaniac
September 6, 2019 6:13 pm

LOVE THIS SONG!!! I’ve thought about requesting it. I’d never heard the 12″ before. Thanks a Million Paul!!!!

Jeff
Jeff
September 6, 2019 1:17 pm

Yes Paul, it’s been a great week for some new discoveries. Like Daniel, I’ll be making my weekly DjPaulT compilation of the past week’s tracks. I love going old school and making “mix tape” CD’s. They sound so delicious. I also want to step deep into your archive of edit-heavy dub mixes for an “Attack of the Killer B-Sides” compilation for myself and a friend. There’s such great consistency with your rips going way back too. I never have to worry about the levels since you always create a steady volume level. Never brick-walled, but not so soft either. I… Read more »

Daniel
Daniel
September 6, 2019 11:54 am

Thanks Paul. These songs are new to me. I liked her “Catch me (I’m falling in love). This was a fantastic week. I made a great discovery with “Vitamin Z” and especially yesterday’s post “Avalanche” was so amazing. I can never thank you enough for everything you do. Have a great weekend. My weekend will be fine, listening to my brand new CD compilation of DjPaulT’s hot 12″ rips 🙂