BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Dead Man’s Party” is a song by American band Oingo Boingo released as the third single from their fifth studio album Dead Man’s Party.
The lyric “I hear the chauffeur coming to my door/Says there’s room for maybe just one more” is a reference to “The Bus-Conductor”, a short story involving a hearse driver by E. F. Benson, published in The Pall Mall Magazine in 1906. The story has been adapted several times and spawned an urban legend, with each version using the catchphrase, “Room for one more.”
The song is perhaps best known for its appearance in the 1986 film Back to School and its accompanying soundtrack; Oingo Boingo appears in the film performing the song.
PARTY ON THIS SIDE:
Dead Man’s Party (Party ‘Til You’re Dead Mix) 8:36
Remix – Joseph Watt
STAY ON THIS SIDE:
Stay (Stay Late Mix) 6:00
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Concors
Remix – Arthur Barrow
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23638
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave
CREDITS:
Producer – Danny Elfman, Steve Bartek
Written-By – D. Elfman*
NOTES:
From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Album “BACK TO SCHOOL”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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Thsnk you so much for this Paul. Looking forward to hearing the Stay remix in your high quality.
Hi Paul, thanks for this. Love these guys and wish they were still together. I know there have been various side projects and many of the band members are still active (especially Danny Elfman), but Oingo Boingo always brings a smile to my face and they will be missed. Not sure if I have these remixes, so this is a treat. I heard their Halloween shows were legendary and always wished I could have seen them in concert. Guess that will have to wait until time travel is invented (no wait, legalized). Thanks again for another nostalgic flashback. You still… Read more »
lol your very welcome Miran0019. Enjoy! 🙂
Dead Man’s Party has been a staple on my Halloween playlist for years and can’t wait to hear the warm sounds from the vinyl. Here’s hoping the Stay remix is as good… Thank you!!!
you’re welcome MillCity9 🙂
Hi Paul, I agree with Bellenger1981.
“Stay” has got an excellent remix by Arthur Barrow!
I hope that one day (if you got) you’ll post “Rico Mambo” by Breakfast Club,
also remixed by Him!
many thanks.
You’re welcome BE.D12″ I will see what I can do 🙂
Excellent post, Paul! I actually have this 12″ “Party ‘Til You’re Dead Mix” on a CD box set called, “Classic Alternatives”. It’s an excellent mix! One of my favorites. However, I have never heard this mix of “Stay” until now. “Stay” is one of my favorite Oingo Boingo songs, and this mix is excellent! Thank you for your excellent transfer and remaster!
Thank you Bellenger1981 🙂
Thanks Paul. I have this 12″ single as well.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Paul, you are thrilling me!! This is a great way to start the week leading up to Halloween. Man, I’ve been looking for a clean rip of the “Party ‘Til You’re Dead” mix for ages. I think Joseph Watt (from Razormaid! Productions) did a nice job on the mix. Much different than the LP mix, which on initial hearing, I wasn’t sure I liked it. But, the more I heard the thing, the more it would grow on me. I really love the epic length of this version and it really is a fantastic remix. And wow, I really love… Read more »
Thank you Jeff I agree with you Joseph Watt turned a bland track into a fierce dancer. Have a great rest of your Monday 🙂