Blue Mercedes – See Want Must Have (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

Blue Mercedes, the vibrant pop music duo from London, England, made waves in the late 1980s with their distinctive mix of style and danceable beats. “See Want Must Have,” released in April 1988, was the second single from their debut album Rich and Famous.

The track’s infectious energy and polished production made it a standout, earning it chart success on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.K., the song climbed to #57 on the Singles Chart, while in the U.S., it resonated with club-goers, reaching an impressive #18 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

“See Want Must Have” exemplifies the duo’s knack for blending catchy melodies with a playful sense of luxury, cementing their place in the late ’80s pop and dance music scenes. It’s a track that continues to evoke the era’s glamorous, carefree spirit and remains a favorite among fans of retro dance music.

+De-notes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
See Want Must Have (Street Latin Wolff II) 8:48
Mixed By – Phil Harding & Ian Curnow

SIDE B:
See Want Must Have (Funk Ass Mix) 6:48
Mixed By – Mixmaster Phil Harding*

See Want Must Have (Street Latin Wolff II Dub)+ 5:58
Mixed By – The Mixmaster (2), The Yo Boy*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	See Want Must Have	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play	#18

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23857
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Producer – Phil Harding & Ian Curnow

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Blue Mercedes LP “Rich And Famous”

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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 25 (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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December 10, 2024

Stacey Q – I Love You (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

“I Love You” recorded by Stacey Q was released as the second single from her sophomore album, Hard Machine. Written and produced by Jon St. James, the track showcases Stacey Q’s signature dance-pop sound with infectious beats and catchy melodies. Despite not reaching the mainstream heights of her earlier hit “Two of Hearts,” “I Love You” made its mark in the dance music scene, peaking at #49 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

The song’s production reflects the late-’80s club era, with vibrant synths and a driving rhythm that keeps the energy high. It’s a quintessential example of Stacey Q’s appeal during this period, blending pop sensibility with danceable grooves.

+All tracks are vinyl-only

SIDE A:
I Love You (Club Mix) 6:28
I Love You (Dub Mix) 6:13

SIDE B:
I Love You (St. James Mix) 7:38
Remix – Jon St. James

I Love You (I Love You Two Mix) 4:05
Engineer – Bob Broockman*
Remix, Producer – Scott Blackwell

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
I Love You		U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play	#49

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86566
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Hi NRG

CREDITS:

Producer, Written-By – Jon St. James
Written-By – Stacey Swain

NOTES:
Taken from the LP “Hard Machine”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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November 27, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Burning the Ground!

To all my readers in the United States, I wish you a day filled with gratitude, delicious food, and the warmth of loved ones. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on life’s blessings, and I want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of the Burning the Ground community. Your enthusiasm and support help keep the magic of 80s and 90s remixes alive!

For those outside the U.S., this is still a perfect opportunity to express my appreciation. Wherever you’re tuning in from, I’m grateful for the connections we’ve built through music. While you may not be celebrating Thanksgiving, consider this a heartfelt thank-you for being part of this nostalgic journey.

Let’s keep the records spinning, the memories flowing, and the music alive! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season ahead, no matter where you are. I will be spending the next few days with my family and will return on Tuesday, December 3.

With gratitude,
Paul 🎶

November 26, 2024

Various – Happy Christmas From The Stars (UK 7″ Flexi-disc)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

Season’s Greetings!

I originally shared this post way back on December 22, 2012, but a good friend of the site suggested it was worth revisiting to kick off the Christmas season. After giving it some thought, I agreed—it’s a fantastic way to get into the holiday spirit. While I didn’t create a new transfer for this one, there’s only so much you can do with a 44-year-old flexi-disc. That said, I’m excited to share it again and wish you all the best this holiday season and beyond!

“Happy Christmas From The Stars” is a promotional-only flexi-disc single featuring spoken-word holiday messages from various 80s pop stars. It was released in the UK in 1982 as a collaboration between Smash Hits, Levi’s, and Lyntone Records. The disc was included as a freebie with the December 9-22, 1982 issue of Smash Hits magazine.

This promotional item was tied to Levi’s “Accessory Kit 3” campaign for their black Levi jeans. Interestingly, the idea for the single came from Neil Tennant, who was then Smash Hits’ news editor and would go on to fame as a member of the Pet Shop Boys.

As with most flexi-discs, the audio quality isn’t stellar—they’re notorious for that. However, I’ve done my best to restore the recording while preserving some of the original crackle, which I believe adds to its charm. The full recording includes the Levi’s promo segments for a complete vintage experience.

Enjoy, and Happy Christmas!

—DjPaulT

SIDE A:
Happy Christmas From The Stars (Part 1) 6:12

SIDE B:
Happy Christmas From The Stars (Part 2) 6:14

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Very Good
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Smash Hits! Magazine – LYN 12570/1, Levi’s – LYN 12570/1
Format: Flexi-disc, 7″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Non-Music
Style: Spoken Word, Holiday

CREDITS:

Concept By [Idea] – Neil Tennant
Featuring – ABBA, ABC, Adam*, Bananarama, Bucks Fizz, Captain Sensible, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Fun Boy Three, Haircut One Hundred, Imagination, Madness, Mari Wilson, Musical Youth, Steve Strange, The Jam, Piranhas*, Police*, Toyah, Ultravox
Producer – Trevor Dann
Recorded By – Mark Ellen

NOTES:
Smash Hits promotion for ‘Accessory Kit 3’ with ‘Black Levi’ brand jeans by Levi’s.

Made in Britain by Lyntone London.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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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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