Corey Hart – Sunglasses At Night (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Sunglasses at Night” is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart. It was released on January 21, 1984, as the first single from his debut album, 1983’s First Offense, and became a hit single in the United States, rising to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1984. The song combines an unflagging synthesizer hook, characteristic arpeggio, rock guitar, and cryptic lyrics. AllMusic has since described it as “an instant classic with its distinctive melody and catchy chorus”.

According to co-producer Phil Chapman, the recording sessions for the album took place in a studio whose air conditioning/heating vents were directly above the mixing console. Air from the vents blew directly into the faces of the control room personnel, so they often wore sunglasses to protect their eyes. Hart, working on a new song, began to improvise lyrics that included the line “I wear my sunglasses at night.”

The music video, directed by Rob Quartly, shot at the Don Jail in Toronto, reflects the vision of a “fashion” police state, with scenes of Hart in a prison cell, without sunglasses, being strong-armed by police officers and paraded past various citizens wearing their regulation shades. Near the end of the video, Hart is taken to the office of a female police officer (who releases Hart in the song’s end), played by Laurie Brown, who later became the host of The NewMusic as well as a VJ on MuchMusic. This video uses the shorter single version instead of the longer album version.

On early Canadian pressings of the vinyl LP “First Offense” the shorter 3:54 version was used for the album version. Later pressings throughout the world used the 5:16 version as the LP version.

Pretty sure I posted this back in 2010 but removed it from the site. In any case, this is a new transfer.

SIDE A:
Sunglasses At Night (Extended Version) 5:16

SIDE B:
Sunglasses At Night (Edited Version) 3:54

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Sunglasses At Night	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#7

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– SPRO 9097
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Jon Astley, Phil Chapman
Written-By – Corey Hart

NOTES:
Track A: Taken from the LP, “First Offense”
Promo Copy Not For Sale

Recorded In England

Sleeve states Track A: Extended Version
Track B: Album Version

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Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
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

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Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
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March 6, 2019

Janet Jackson – Young Love (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

“Young Love” is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson’s debut single on July 7, 1982, by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer had no interest in pursuing a musical career. Despite this, she was motivated to pursue a career in entertainment and considered the idea after recording herself in the studio. After acting in the variety show The Jacksons, she began starring in several TV series and commenced recording her debut album. The single sold 200,000 copies in the United States.

“Young Love” received generally positive reviews from music critics, who highlighted it as a standout song from Janet Jackson and praised its catchiness. It peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a success on the R&B chart, additionally peaking at number 16 in New Zealand. In order to promote her album, she performed the song on Soul Train and American Bandstand. In recent years, she has included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival.

The “Edited Version” has never appeared on CD.

SIDE A:
Young Love (Edited Version) 3:40

SIDE B:
Young Love (Album Version) 4:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1982	Young Love	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#64
1982	Young Love	U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	#6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– SP-17207
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Bobby Watson, Rene Moore And Angela Winbush*
Written-By – Rene Moore-Angela Winbush*

NOTES:
PROMOTION COPY — NOT FOR SALE
From the A&M album “Janet Jackson”

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March 5, 2019

Arcadia – Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Say The Word” was the fifth and final single released by the Duran Duran offshoot band, Arcadia. Recorded for the soundtrack of Playing for Keeps, it was released as a single in the US by Atlantic Records.

Various session musicians perform the other instruments, including bass (likely Mark Egan), guitar, and possibly drums, as it is unclear whether Roger Taylor had already left the band prior to the song’s recording.

This record was only released as a promotional 12 inch in the United States. No stock copies were ever made.

SIDE A:
Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (Vocal/Extended Remix) 6:30

SIDE B:
Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (Instrumental Extended Remix) 5:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– PR 939
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer – Alex Sadkin, Arcadia (3)
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Rhodes*, Lebon*

NOTES:
Additional Production & Remix for Mastermix Productions.
Extended Remix Version of the Original Soundtrack of the Universal Picture “PLAYING FOR KEEPS”

Promotional Copy – Not For Sale

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March 4, 2019

Tears For Fears – Head Over Heels (Canada 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Head over Heels” is a song by British new wave band Tears for Fears. It was the band’s tenth single release in the United Kingdom (the fourth taken from their second LP, Songs from the Big Chair) and eighth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 12 in July 1985. In the United States, it was the third single from the album and continued the band’s run of hits there, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A limited edition four-leaf-clover-shaped picture disc was issued for the single’s release in the UK. The song was also an international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries.

This is an ultra rare Canada only 12″ promo.

SIDE A:
Head Over Heels (Re-Mixed + Edited Version) 4:16

SIDE B:
Head Over Heels (The Medley) 7:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Head Over Heels	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#3
1985	Head Over Heels	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	#5
1985	Head Over Heels	U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks	#7
1985	Head Over Heels	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#49

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Vertigo ‎– DJV 164
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: Canada
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Chris Hughes

NOTES:
From the Album, Cassette and Compact Disc “Songs From The Big Chair”.

Promotional Use Only – Not For sale

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