David Cassidy – The Last Kiss (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

R.I.P. David Bruce Cassidy (April 12, 1950 – November 21, 2017)

“The Last Kiss” was the first single taken from the seventh studio album Romance by American actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist David Cassidy.

The song features backing vocals by George Michael.”The Last Kiss” peaked at UK #6, Ireland #9, Denmark #10 and #60 in Australia. The single was not released in the U.S..

On February 20, 2017, Cassidy announced that he was living with dementia, the condition that his mother suffered from at the end of her life. He retired from performing in early 2017 when the condition became noticeable during a performance in which he forgot lyrics and otherwise struggled.

On November 18, 2017, it was announced that Cassidy had been hospitalized suffering from liver and kidney failure, and was critically ill in a medically-induced coma. He was out of the coma two days later, but remained in critical but stable condition, with doctors hoping to keep him stable until a liver became available for transplant. Cassidy died on November 21, 2017, aged 67.

SIDE A:
The Last Kiss (Extended Mix) 6:47
Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – George Michael

SIDE B:
The Letter 4:33

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista ‎– 601 653
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: Feb 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Stylo Rouge*
Lacquer Cut By [Cut At Tape One By] – John Hudson
Photography By [Photo] – Leon Lecash
Producer – Alan Tarney
Written-By – A. Tarney*, D. Cassidy*

NOTES:
Taken from David’s forthcoming LP/Cassette “”Romance”.

Produced at R.G.Jones Studios.
Remixed at Mayfair Sound Studios.

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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: 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:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

November 21, 2017

Bangles – Walking Down Your Street (Extended Dance Mixes) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Walking Down Your Street” is a song by The Bangles. It is the fourth single from their album Different Light. It was released as a single in 1987 and charted at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, #16 on the UK Singles Chart, and #56 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart. The next single, “Following”, was only released in the UK, making “Walking Down Your Street” the final single from Different Light in the US. The original LP version varies slightly from the 7″ single version and the version included with their Greatest Hits compilation.

It was written by Louis Gutierrez, guitarist Susanna Hoffs and producer David Kahne – making it the Bangles’ first in a string of US Top 40 hits written by at least one band member. The video boasts appearances by Randy Quaid and Little Richard.

SIDE A:
Walking Down Your Street (Extended Dance Mix) 5:26

SIDE B:
Walking Down Your Street (Dub Version) 5:04
Walking Down Your Street (Instrumental Version) 3:27

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Walking Down Your Street	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#11

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– 44 06760, Columbia ‎– 44-06760
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Engineer – Keith Cohen
Producer – David Kahne
Remix – Steve Beltran
Written-By – D. Kahne*, L. Gutierrez*, S. Hoffs*

NOTES:
From Bangles LP “Different Light”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

November 20, 2017

Robbie Nevil – Dominoes (The Dance Mix) (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Dominoes” is a song by American singer Robbie Nevil from his self-titled debut album in 1986.

Written by Nevil with Bobby Hart and Dick Eastman, Nevil recorded the song for his eponymous debut album, and it was released as the second single. The song reached #14 on the U.S. singles chart. MTV featured a portion of the refrain with reworked lyrics to promote their new show at that time: Friday Night Party Zone.

This scarce 1986 German 12″ contains remixes exclusive to this 12″.

SIDE A:
Dominoes (The Dance Mix) 6:20
Remix – Burt Bevans*

SIDE B:
Dominoes (Club Mix) 7:31
Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Engineer – Hugo Dwyer
Mixed By, Producer [Additional] – Arthur Baker

Dominoes (All Fall Down Free Beats) 6:17
Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Engineer – Hugo Dwyer
Mixed By, Producer [Additional] – Arthur Baker

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Dominoes	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#14
1986	Dominoes	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#22

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records ‎– 1C K 060-20 1793 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Alex Sadkin, Phil Thornalley

NOTES:
Special versions from the lp “ROBBIE NEVIL”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

November 16, 2017

Icehouse – Hey Little Girl (Special Club Mix) (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

“Hey Little Girl” is a single released by Australian band Icehouse, the second single from the band’s 1982 album, Primitive Man. The album and single were co-produced by band member and the track’s writer, Iva Davies, and Keith Forsey (Billy Idol). It was released in October 1982, on Regular Records on 7″ and 12″ vinyl formats. UK and Europe releases by Chrysalis Records were also on 7″ and 12″ formats, but with different track listings. The single was then released in the US in 1983 on the same formats. On “Hey Little Girl”, Iva Davies uses the Linn drum machine — the first for an Australian recording. “Hey Little Girl” peaked at No. 7 on the Australian singles chart and No. 2 in Switzerland, No. 5 in Germany, Top 20 in UK, Sweden and Netherlands, and No. 31 on U.S. the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

I previously posted the U.S. 12″ promo which includes alternate remixes you can find it here.

SIDE A:
Hey Little Girl (Disco Edit Mix) 6:57
Producer – Keith Forsey

SIDE B:
Hey Little Girl 3:39
Producer – Keith Forsey

Can´t Help Myself (US Club Mix) 5:56
Producer – Cameron Allan
Remix – Daniel Coulombe

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Hey Little Girl	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#31
1983	Hey Little Girl	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#55

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– 600 733, Chrysalis ‎– 600 733-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Super Sound Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Iva Davies
Written-By – I. Davis*

NOTES:
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh.

“Hey Little Girl” is taken from the album “Primitive Man”
“Can´t Help Myself” is taken from the album “Icehouse”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi