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Hi, BTG community,

I hope you are all doing fantastic! There are a few things I wanted to talk about first regarding 24-bit files. These files are only available for seven days; after that, they will no longer be available. If you enjoy grabbing this format, I suggest subscribing to BTG so that you can be alerted every time I make a new post. You can also follow BTG on one of our social media platforms, Facebook or Instagram.

These files are available for only seven days because of their larger file size; unlike the 16-bit files, I cannot host 24-bit files for an extended period on my server. I also typically leave the 16-bit files active for about three years, and then at the end of each year, I remove one year’s worth of 16-bit files to make room for another year of uploads. This keeps my hosting service happy since I am on a shared server and not using as much space.

Burning the Ground has been around since about 2008/09, and during that period my vinyl transferring skills and equipment have changed, so periodically I revisit older posts, especially those five years or older, and give them a new transfer. I love looking back at what I have posted in the past giving some of those records, in my opinion, an upgrade.

Many emails ask me to re-upload old files or send download links. I do not send links or files. I spend many hours working on new records, so I rarely have time to send out old files or links to everyone who asks for them.

Emails or private messages on social media are something that I try to answer, but I admit that I don’t always do so because of the number of them that I get each day. I do try to read each email or message. I apologize if I don’t answer yours right away or at all.

Many answers to questions can be found in the site’s FAQ.

I also love hearing your comments, so I always encourage you to leave comments. It is a way to engage with others who share your same interests in 80s and 90s remixes, and it helps build our community. I would love to see some new names in the comments section.

A reminder that the first week of April 2024 we will be having our spring fundraising drive, so just a heads up for that. I hope that you can help support BTG during that time.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. I hope it answers some questions.

-DjPaulT

March 22, 2024

Commodores – Nightshift (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

NEW 2024 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration

Originally posted August 13, 2011

AN 80s AUDITORY ICON

“Nightshift” is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The song was released as the album’s first single in January 1985 by Motown Records. “Nightshift” was recorded in 1984 and became the Commodores’ first hit after Lionel Richie’s departure from the group.

The song features a lead vocal from drummer Walter Orange, who had sung lead years earlier on “Brick House”. Lionel Richie’s replacement, J.D. Nicholas, sings the second verse and then Orange and Nicholas share lead vocals on the remaining choruses.

The first verse mentions Gaye’s song “What’s Going On”, while the second verse mentions Jackie Wilson’s “Lonely Teardrops” (“Say You Will”), “Baby Workout” and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher”.

“Nightshift” became their biggest hit after Richie’s departure, peaking at number three for the week of April 20 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart, and rising to number one on the Hot Black Singles chart; the single also became a success on the Adult Contemporary and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts in the first half of that year. It was the group’s final top-ten hit.

Although the band was against the label’s decision to release it as a single, it won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Vocal R&B Performance by a Duo/Group.

John Leland of Spin said the song, “puts the group back on the map with a vengeance. Its spare, lilting Caribbean groove dispenses with the group’s penchant for schmaltz, and new lead singer J. D. Nicholas’ sweet tenor is all late-night yearning.”

SIDE A:
Nightshift (Edit Of Club Mix) 4:47

SIDE B:
Nightshift (Club Mix) 7:04
Nightshift (Instrumental Mix) 7:18

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Nightshift	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#3
1985	Nightshift	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#1
1985	Nightshift	U.S. Billboard Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks	#2
1985	Nightshift	U.S. Billboard Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	#6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown – 4533MG
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Downtempo, Rhythm & Blues, Funk

CREDITS:

- Mixed At – M & M Productions
- Engineer – Joe Arlotta
- Mixed By – John Morales & Sergio Munzibai
- Producer – Dennis Lambert

NOTES:
“An M&M Mix”
Album version in “NIGHTSHIFT”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: 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:
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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March 21, 2024

Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam – Let the Beat Hit ‘Em (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1991

“Let the Beat Hit ‘Em” is a song by American urban contemporary band Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, released as the first single from their fourth and final studio album, Straight Outta Hell’s Kitchen (1991). The song spent one week at number-one on the US R&B chart in the week of September 14, 1991, and also reached No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100. On the US dance charts, it was the third and final number-one for the group. It also peaked at number one on the Canadian RPM dance chart. The song also reached number seventeen on the UK singles chart.

On “Let the Beat Hit ‘Em”, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam sampled “Ghetto Heaven” by The Family Stand, The Emotions’ 1977 single “Best of My Love” and “Set It Off” by Strafe. and Donald Byrd Think Twice.

“Let the Beat Hit ‘Em” was also sampled by Kylie Minogue on the track “Too Much of a Good Thing” off her 1991 album Let’s Get To It.

A black-and-white music video was made to accompany the song, directed by German director Marcus Nispel.

SIDE A:
Let The Beat Hit ‘Em (The Brand New Super Pumped-Up C&C Vocal Club Mix) 7:34

SIDE B:
Let The Beat Hit ‘Em (The Paradise Garage Club Mix) 7:02
Let The Beat Hit ‘Em (Super Pumped-Up C&C Instrumental Mix) 5:27

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1991	Let the Beat Hit ‘Em	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#37
1991	Let the Beat Hit ‘Em	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles	#1
1991	Let the Beat Hit ‘Em	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 73834
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Freestyle

CREDITS:

Arranged By [Vocals], Mixed By [Vocals] – Lisa Lisa
Co-producer, Programmed By – Alan Friedman
Design [Cover] – Jim deBarros
Edited By – Bob Rosa, Robert Clivillés, Robert Clivillés
Engineer, Mixed By – Bob Rosa
Mastered By – Herb “The Pump” Powers*
Photography By [Photo Image Concept] – Ken Nahoum, Lisa Lisa, Robert Clivillés
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Robert Clivillés & David Cole*
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By – Robert Clivillés & David Cole*
Written-By – A. Friedman*, D. Cole*, D. Ramos*, R. Clivillés*

NOTES:
Edited by Robert Clivillés & Bob Rosa (with the spirit of Chep Nunez).

From the LP “Straight Outta Hell’s Kitchen”

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!

Password: burningtheground

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March 20, 2024

Janet Jackson – Don’t Stand Another Chance (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

“Don’t Stand Another Chance” is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, included on her second studio album, Dream Street (1984). It was written by Marlon Jackson and John Barnes. Marlon also produced it, and provided backing vocals along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie. “Don’t Stand Another Chance” was released as the lead single from Dream Street on August 13, 1984, by A&M Records.

“Don’t Stand Another Chance” received generally positive reviews from critics. Although it did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, the song managed to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. “Don’t Stand Another Chance” became Jackson’s second single to enter the top ten of the Hot R&B Songs chart, reaching number nine. To promote Dream Street and the single, Jackson performed the song on American Bandstand. She later included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival.

“Dream Street” is both the lowest charting studio album of Janet Jackson’s career in the US, and her only studio album to not spawn any hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

There was not a music video filmed for “Don’t Stand Another Chance”.

SIDE A:
Don’t Stand Another Chance (Specially Remixed Version) 6:55

SIDE B:
Don’t Stand Another Chance (Dub Version) 6:52

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Don’t Stand Another Chance	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Songs	#9
1984	Blue Jean	U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play	#23

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: &M Records – SP-12105
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: Aug, 1984
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Funk, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Co-producer, Written-By – John Barnes
Engineer – Bill Bottrell
Mixed By – Bill Bottrell
Producer, Written-By – Marlon Jackson
Remix – John McClain

NOTES:
Produced by Marlon Jackson for V.B.M Productions
Associate Producer: John Barnes
Engineered and Mixed by: “Big Bucks” Bill Botrell
Mixologist: John McClain
Original version appears on the A&M album “Dream Street”

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!

Password: burningtheground

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