BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“New York” is a 1987 single by German EBM/Industrial band MCL (Micro Chip League). The song is a re-working of the Sinatra classic “New York New York”. In the United States “New York” became a massive dance hit especially in Houston and Dallas Texas area clubs, so much so that the record was picked up by Dallas based label Oaklawn Records who also released it on 12″. “New York” spent eight weeks on the Billboard Dance Chart peaking at #19 on June 25, 1988.
SIDE A:
New York (Dancefloor-Cut) 5:09
SIDE B:
New York (Double-New York-Mix) 6:42
Short Wave Symphony 3:30
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | New York | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #19 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Future Dance – WESTSIDE 22011, Future Dance – SPV 50-3770
Series: Future Frequency – Part11
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 23 Sep 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: EBM, Industrial
CREDITS:
Artwork By [Compugraphics] – Divo Productions
Artwork By [Sleeve] – K-Y Jelly
Written-By – Stefan Lupp* (tracks: B2)
Written-By, Engineer, Producer – A. Henninger*
Written-By, Keyboards – Ken Taylor (tracks: A, B1)
NOTES:
This is part 11 of a Future Frequency
Recorded & mixed at Dynaton Studio.
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: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
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
thanks paul,
i’m surprised this music made it outside of some
places in the US.
back in the late 80’s, and early 90’s, this industrial
techno sound was making all the rounds, and this was
part of it.
i see in the other comments, other people recognized
this trend.
a good compilation to get is this one:
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Retro-Club-Classics/release/679269
CCCP, MCL, Voyou, Lesson Seven, T-4-2
3 Times 6, Umo Detic, V.I.M. are on it.
it’s cheap and has a lot of classic electro tracks.
later
-1
I have that CD and another one released by Oaklawn records a H0-NRG compilation https://www.discogs.com/Various-Oak-Lawn-Records-Energy-Club-Classics/release/681928
Oaklawn had a really cool record store in Dallas Texas during this period as well.
Great! I love germany house!Please make remaster for Confetti’s – The Sound Of C (1988)
Paul, we will have Ralf Henrich aka RaHen aka MCL / Robotiko Rejecto / MoskwaTV / Axodry performing this Saturday in Houston at Numbers. I’ve been working with him, and he’s a super nice guy.
Sexy awesomeness!! Thanks for this one Paul!!
I do remember this one. I always thought it was great! Thanks for posting. Reminds me of being at the Clubs back in the 80’s.
I can suggest another German “classic” from 1988
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSpcHNcCBk0
As if a thank you for our donations, you’ve given us a great one, Paul! THANK YOU!
I will second what Hugo said above, I’d LOVE to see this be the first of a run of the classic “New Beat” or EBM dance category including Voyou, Tribantura, Moskwa TV and more MCL (especially “Stranger”!)
I don’t know if there will be a run of EBM per say since my EBM collection is not that big so I will probably sprinkle what I have out over time 🙂 I will try to get more though.
Amazing, about time someone remastered this EBM track.
Paul if you picked this up it means that we are on track for the like of Robotiko Rejecto, Tribentura and Night Moves…?
Hope to hear more of this EBM wave.
PS, It is more EBM than Industrial to me, not even close to Skinny Puppy or Front Line Assembly!
Thanks, Paul for this great track! even though it’s not about the Sinatra’s NY, NY.
German New Wave bands (ie, Nina Hagan and the likes) had a thing about the Frank Sinatra song but in a hardcore way ;-). Awesome…
Hugo
I’m aware of the NY Sample at the end of the Track from Sinatra’s song but it’s very common for these EBM bands to have Songs/Movies Samples in their songs but it’s a Goody two shoes Sample compared to the harsh beat of the EBM sound, it’s kind of an ironic Sample.
Hugo
I don’t have a huge EBM collection but I will see what I can do 🙂
This has been a long time favorite of mine Paul. First heard it from the Razormaid! Remix Service and I was hooked immediately. I’m so excited to get it from you from the original label. I was always hooked on the harder genres of dance music. From Electro, to New Wave/Synth Pop, Industrial and Techno, the more different sounding a piece of music sounded, I was spellbound. You’re always bringing back tracks that reign supreme in my consciousness and sub-consciousness. PLUS!!!!! You majorly introduce me to styles and sounds that make me climax in ear-gasms galore!! Basking in your glow!!!… Read more »
A heart feel hardcore you’re welcome Jeff 🙂
I have never heard this song in its entirety…only in a few medleys here and there. It does remind me of the early days of techno music. Specifically, portions of songs used in the Ultimix Oh No Techno 2 Medley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbsI6hBmlA4 Give it a listen if you like techno…even if you don’t love techno, there are some really cool portions of the songs in the medley.
Thanks, Paul!
Hey, thank you for the Youtube link, Fred. Pretty cool 🙂