Apollonia – Since I Fell For You (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Since I Fell For You” was the debut solo single by American actress, singer, former model and talent manager Apollonia Kotero. She is best known for co-starring in Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer in the girl group Apollonia 6.

“Since I Fell For You” was the first single taken from her eponymously titled first solo album, Apollonia on Warner Bros. Records. On December 17th, 1988 “Since I Fell For You” peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Club Songs Chart after spending ten weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Since I Fell For You (Toppled Heart Mix) 7:36
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

Since I Fell For You (Crush Mix) 8:06
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

SIDE B:
Since I Fell For You (Freestyle Mix) 7:54
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

These Boots Are Made For Walking 4:03
Producer – Michael Jonzun

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Since I Fell For You	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– 0-20855
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Hi NRG

CREDITS
Executive Producer – Benny Medina, Craig Kostich
Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer – Ish* (tracks: A1 to B1)

NOTES:
From the LP “APOLLONIA”

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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: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold 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:
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June 20, 2018

Jermaine Jackson – Dynamite (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Dynamite” was the second single taken from American singer-songwriter Jermaine Jackson’s tenth studio album of the same name.

“Dynamite” became Jackson’s fourth top 20-charting single, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, the song performed less well, reaching No. 46 in France, and No. 19 in New Zealand.

SIDE A:
Dynamite (High Explosive Mix) 7:46
Engineer – Michael Hutchinson
Engineer [Assistant] – Melanie West
Executive-Producer – Clive Davis
Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Producer – Jermaine Jackson
Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts

SIDE B:
Dynamite (Instrumental) 6:37
Engineer – Michael Hutchinson
Engineer [Assistant] – Melanie West
Executive-Producer – Clive Davis
Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Producer – Jermaine Jackson
Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts

Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’ (Too Good To Be True) (Instrumental) 4:11
Producer – Michael Omartian
Written-By – Bruce Sudano, Jay Gruska, Michael Omartian

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Dynamite	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#15
1984	Dynamite	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#8

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9222
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Ria Lewerke
Photography By – Jeffrey Mayer

NOTES:
Printed in U.S.A.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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June 19, 2018

Al Corley – Cold Dresses (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Cold Dresses” is a 1984 single by American actor, singer, and producer Al Corley. Corley is best known as the first actor to play Steven Carrington on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty.

“Cold Dresses” was the follow up single to Corley’s international hit “Square Rooms” from his debut album of the same name. “Cold Dresses” reached #5 in France. The single was produced by Harold Faltermeyer.

SIDE A:
Cold Dresses (Long Version) 7:29
Remix – Peter Woods*

SIDE B:
Cold Dresses (7″ Version) 4:15
Remix – Peter Woods*

The Answers – The Solutions 3:12

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 880 812-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Arranged By – Harold Faltermeier*
Written-By – Al Corley

NOTES:
From the LP “SQUARE ROOMS”

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June 18, 2018

Billy Ocean – Loverboy (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Loverboy” was the second single from Billy Ocean’s 1984 album, Suddenly. It was produced by Keith Diamond and reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (behind “Careless Whisper” by George Michael) as well as hitting number 20 on the soul chart, and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1985. It also reached the top spot of the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the U.S.

SIDE A:
Loverboy (Extended Club Remix) 8:05

SIDE B:
Loverboy (Single Version) 4:15
Loverboy (Dub Mix) 4:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Loverboy	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#2
1984	Loverboy	U.S. Billboard Hot Black singles	#20
1984	Loverboy	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#1
1984	Loverboy	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary	#20

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Jive ‎– JD1-9280
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock, Funk/Soul

CREDITS:
Engineer – Brian “Chuck” New*
Executive Producer – Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Mixed By – Nigel Green
Photography – Steve Prezant
Producer – Keith Diamond
Written-By – B. Ocean*, K. Diamond*, R. J. Lange*

NOTES:
From the LP “Suddenly”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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