Nik Kershaw – I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Dance Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is a song written and performed by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was his first single, released in 1983 to little success, but was re-released in 1984 and became his highest-charting hit, peaking at no. 2 in the UK. The song was included on Kershaw’s debut album Human Racing.

“I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” first charted in November 1983, though despite spending 8 weeks in the UK Top 100, only reached number 47.

Released on September 16, 1983, this 12″ includes the rare first release of the song remixed by Mickey Modern and Phil Harding.

SIDE A:
I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Dance Mix) 6:00
Mixed By – Mickey ModernPhil Harding

SIDE B:
Dark Glasses 4:17

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCAT 816
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Peter Collins
Written-By –Nik Kershaw

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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
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/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Password: burningtheground

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Arthem
Arthem
November 23, 2023 10:35 am

Hello, Paul !

Could you please re-upload this release? Thank you in advance!

Mauricio
Mauricio
July 19, 2020 4:27 pm

Muchas gracias por este aporte Paúl, un saludo desde Chile

Fluffy
Fluffy
July 11, 2020 4:01 am

Thank you very much, this is amazing!
I love Nik Kershaw.
I also have this rare original first pressing.
I few years ago Nik signed my copy for me after a show.
We need more Nik kershaw!!!!

splitterherz
splitterherz
Reply to  Fluffy
July 12, 2020 5:44 pm

Yes, we does…!!!

MusicMan3
MusicMan3
July 10, 2020 6:17 pm

Nice post, Paul. I hadn’t heard THIS mix, only the “Extended Mix” which clocks in at 6:25, and is different. I love finding these things out after all these years. THANK YOU!

Music Fan
Music Fan
July 10, 2020 1:51 pm

Thanks for posting the original version of this! The B-side Dark Glasses is quite good as well, and became a minor hit when covered by Edwina Laurie + there was a Razormaid remix of it as well!

Brent
Brent
July 10, 2020 12:29 pm

Thank You so much for this! Good luck today at the Drs!
any chance of redoing two from You past posts Act Of War Elton and Millie Jackson and Wah! Story of the Blues! Appreciate everything You do. My best

Zohar Tal
Zohar Tal
July 10, 2020 11:56 am

Thank you very much for this one Paul. Should we expect the two 12”s of Dancing Girls to follow and others of Nik? Have a happy weekend and hope you’re well and healthy.

Zohar Tal
Zohar Tal
Reply to  DjPaulT
July 10, 2020 1:07 pm

Looking forward. Thanks Paul,

David
David
July 10, 2020 11:42 am

Thank you for this great 12 Inch, Paul! Really appreciate your high quality rips. Funny to see that there is no “on me” on the cover.

transito
transito
July 10, 2020 11:39 am

Hi Paul, you passed this tremendous song by Nick, I will dance it this afternoon, greetings and be well

Jermajesty
Jermajesty
July 10, 2020 11:37 am

Thanks Paul, I didn’t realise there’d been a prior release to the hit version, or (as I’ve just read on Wikipedia) Pete Waterman falsely claimed to have a finger in it.

Song And Dance
Song And Dance
July 10, 2020 10:49 am

NO! I don´t believe it! Paul, you post this very rare record on the very day I received my copy from England! What are the odds? I´m shaking all over. I have the blue sleeve, though, but it is the original extended mix, too. See here: https://www.discogs.com/Nik-Kershaw-I-Wont-Let-The-Sun-Go-Down/release/1135702 So it is a happy day in two ways – I finally have one of the two records and have been searching for for so long, and then you post it in the best quality. Thank you very much, my friend. PS: I hope you are fine after your doctor´s appointments. Send you… Read more »