Nick Heyward – You’re My World (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“You’re My World” was the first single taken from third solo album by English singer-songwriter Nick Heyward titled I Love You Avenue. The single reached #67 on the UK singles chart.

SIDE A:
You’re My World (Extended Version) 6:50
Remix – François Kevorkian

SIDE B:
You’re My World (Edit) 4:03
Pizza Tears (LP Version) 4:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– 921040-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Graham Sacher (tracks: A, B1), Nick Heyward

NOTES:
Remix and additional production at Axis Studios, New York.

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

a-ha – Hunting High And Low (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

Happy Birthday Morten Harket!

“Hunting High and Low” is a song by the Norwegian band A-ha. It was released as the final single from the band’s debut album of the same name, in 1986.

“Hunting High and Low” was released in the summer of 1986 and became the third most successful single from Hunting High and Low on the charts and one of the band’s most recognizable and popular songs. The song didn’t chart in the U.S. but was a Top 5 hit in Britain and in Ireland.

The original album version was produced by Tony Mansfield and is played with synthesizers. For release as a single, the track was remixed, containing additional production by Alan Tarney and features an orchestra.

Coldplay, who have made their admiration of A-ha known, have been known to perform this song in concert.

The video was directed by Steve Barron, and once again utilizes animation techniques which show singer Morten Harket “morphing” into various animals (an eagle, a white shark, and a lion). In 1986, the British TV show Blue Peter featured a special documentary on the making of the “Hunting High and Low” video.

SIDE A:
Hunting High And Low (Extended Version) 6:00
Producer – Tony Mansfield
Producer [Additional Production] – Alan Tarney

SIDE B:
Hunting High And Low (Remix) 3:45
Producer – Tony Mansfield
Producer [Additional Production] – Alan Tarney

The Blue Sky (Demo Version) 3:16
Producer – a-ha

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– W6663T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography By – Larry Williams (9)
Written-By – Pål Waaktaar

NOTES:
Original versions available on the album “a-ha – Hunting High And Low”
Manufactured in UK

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

Rick Springfield – Dance This World Away (Remix) (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Dance This World” was a single released in 1985 by Australian singer-songwriter, musician, and actor Rick Springfield. The song was the third single from the album “Tao” following the hits “Celebrate Youth” and “State Of The Heart”. An accompanying music video was filmed and directed by David Fincher but the single failed to chart.

This rare 12″ was only released in Germany and “Dance This World Away” remix has not appeared on CD. The single also includes the 7″ Edit of “Affair Of The Heart” from the album “Living In Oz” and the ballad “My Father’s Chair.

SIDE A:
Dance This World Away (Remix) 6:00
Lyrics By – Rick Springfield
Music By – Rick Springfield, Tim Pierce

SIDE B:
My Father’s Chair 3:24
Written-By – Rick Springfield

Affair Of The Heart (7″ Edit) 3:34
Lyrics By – Rick Springfield
Music By – Blaise Tosti, Danny Tate, Rick Springfield

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PT 49912
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Bill Drescher, Rick Springfield

NOTES:
“Dance This World Away” and “My Father’s Chair” from the album “TAO”
“Affair Of The Heart” from the LP “LIVING IN OZ”

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

Billy Idol – White Wedding (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

Originally posted October 18th, 2012

“White Wedding” is a song by Billy Idol that appeared on his album Billy Idol in 1982. It is often considered one of his most recognizable songs, although other Idol songs charted higher. It peaked at No. 108 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 on its original release, and reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was re-issued in 1983. In the UK it reached No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart upon its re-release there in 1985 and 1988, when it was re-issued to promote the Vital Idol remix album.

SIDE A:
White Wedding (Parts 1 And 2) 8:23

SIDE B:
White Wedding (Part 2) 4:31

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1982 White Wedding U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #36
1982 White Wedding U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #4
1982 White Wedding U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/ Club Play #10

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 4V9 42685
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Janet Levinson
Other [Stylist] – Gary Allen
Photography By – Albert Sanchez
Producer – Keith Forsey
Written-By – Billy Idoll

NOTES:
From the album “BILLY IDOL”

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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