BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Energy” is a song performed by American singer Melissa Manchester, from her 1985 album Mathematics.
The song was arranged by veteran songwriter Greg Mathieson and was released as the second single from the album, following the underperformance of the lead single “Mathematics”, MCA hoped to reverse the album’s fortune by releasing this Hi-NRG track with an aim for the club market.
Melissa Manchester filmed a video clip to promote the song, which sees the singer and her band in a sort of industrial-setting stage performing the song.
The single was released on 7″ and 12″ formats featuring remixes, but it failed to chart either on the Billboard Hot 100 or the dance charts and failed to chart elsewhere.
SIDE A:
Energy (Power Mix) 5:20
SIDE B:
Energy (Dub Version) 4:20
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA 23563
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Arranged By – Greg Mathieson
Producer – Trevor Veitch
NOTES:
Original Version Appears on the MCA LP “Mathematics”
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
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Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold 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
nice
Any chance of getting Mathematics 12″ single?
Thanks for posting this! I found this same promo 12″ single back when it was first released, and I play it a LOT back then. I made a rip of the vinyl maybe 15 years ago, but my rips at home were never nearly as good as yours, so I’m so glad to be able to upgrade this in my iTunes library! It was my favorite track from that album — and I’m still upset that this album has never been issued on CD!
Paul! This post is such a treat. I love Melissa’s synth-pop efforts from the 80s. Do you know if an extended version of “City Nights” from the EMERGENCY album was ever released?
Hi JJ, as far as I know “City Nights” was never released as a single 🙂
https://www.discogs.com/es/Melissa-Manchester-ABC-City-Nights-That-Was-Then-But-This-Is-Now/release/8423402
City Nights is a great song but as DJPaul already said for whatever reasons it was never a single or 12″ so no further version exists.
City Nights was remixed by Hot Tracks Series 3, Issue 1 (Vinyl)
Tank You Paul to not forget my request…
now here it is, better late than never
tank you so much
cheers.
I am happy I was able to finally get to it Lostryder 🙂
Extremely rare! What a treat! Thank you, Paul!
You’re welcome Bellenger1981 🙂
What a big surprise. I knew about Melissa Manchester but I never heard that song. I love it and the remixes are fine. Thank you Paul for introducing me to this single and thanks for your daily gifts. We are so lucky to have you and BTG is really the most beautiful place on the web.
Thank you Daniel I am very lucky to have all of you sharing this with me 🙂
It’s with so much enthusiasm I have for you Paul and Burning The Ground that just lifts my spirits. I am just so impressed by your musical tastes; you just can’t be (Thank Goodness!) pigeonholed!! I’m not sure if I’ve ever said this to you, but you are like this musical prism, reflecting and refracting so much light and sonic colors. You are the full rainbow spectrum of all sorts of rhythmic hues Paul. You certainly keep us on our toes and give us all these surprises. WOW!!! You are a jubilation in my life. I honestly love Ms. Manchester.… Read more »
Thank you, Jeff, you so sweet 🙂 I do like all kinds of music most people probably don’t know this single but it’s a fun effort from Melissa. Enjoy! 🙂
Heared somewhere (radio or TV), but when ?
BUT can’t ever found this .. keep in my minds back in 80s!
AND, Here it is!!
Again u “make my day” ^^
As always: respect Master!
Keep the good and HQ works
Thank you Penseur 🙂