Chris Rea – I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (Canada 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

-REQUEST

“I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” is a 1983 single by English singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. The single was taken from Rea’s fifth studio album Water Sign. In the UK “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” peaked at #80, #15 in Belgium and #25 Netherlands the song also reached #46 in New Zealand.

SIDE A:
I Can Hear Your Heartbeat (New Re-edited Club Mix) 8:14

SIDE B:
Let It Loose (Extended Club Mix) 5:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Magnet (2) ‎– MAGE-256
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Producer – Rea* (tracks: A, B1), Chris Rea (tracks: B2), Richards* (tracks: A, B1)
Re-edited By – Kevin Unger (tracks: A)
Written-By – Chris Rea

NOTES:
Taken from the “WATER SIGN” album

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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: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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

October 31, 2017

Various – The Monster Squad (US Limited Edition 7″)

BURNING THE GROUND HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE

Boo! Happy Halloween

“The Mobster Squad” is a limited edition 7″ single released by Mondo Records featuring two pop songs from the classic film The Monster Squad released in 1987 (“Rock Until You Drop” by Michael Sembello, and “Monster Squad” Rap by The Monster Squad). Neither of these tracks have ever been officially released. “Monster Rap” also features Michael Sembello on the chorus but he is not credited. The r7″ was released with several alternate covers and record colors.

The film features the Universal Monsters (re-imagined by a team of special effects artists, including Stan Winston), led by Count Dracula. They, in turn, combat a group of savvy kids out to keep them from controlling the world.

While not being a major success during its theatrical run and receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has gained a positive reception from audiences and has become a cult classic in the years since its release.

The source material that Mondo used for this pressing was not the best I assume they could not find the original master tape. I have tried to restore this 7″ to the best possible quality. Still it will be fun for a spooky night of Tricks or Treats.

SIDE A:
Rock Until You Drop 3:08
Performed by – Michael Sembello

SIDE B:
Monster Rap 3:02
Performed by – The Monster Squad

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mondo (3) ‎– MOND-080
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, White With Red Splatter
Country: US
Released: 29 Apr 2016
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Dan Goldwasser, Michael Matessino

NOTES:
Limited Edition Dracula sleeve
From the motion picture “THE MONSTER SQUAD”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

October 30, 2017

Mummy Calls – Beauty Has Her Way (Extended Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

-DjPaulT Recommended 12″

“Beauty Has Her Way” is a song performed by the British band Mummy Calls from their self-titled debut album.

The song gained fame after it was used prominently in the 1980s horror film The Lost Boys. The track is played during a scene when Michael is following Star, his love interest, and she mounts David’s bike and leaves.

Since its release, the song has become a popular cult item and is frequently utilized for adult Halloween party soundtracks.

SIDE A:
Beauty Has Her Way (Extended Remix) 7:15

SIDE B:
Hunger 4:02
Message On My Door 3:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– TX 6884
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Alan Douglas (2), Hugh Padgham
Mixed By – Julian Mendelsohn
Producer – Hugh Padgham

NOTES:
Made In England
Track A, B1 From the LP “MUMMY CALLS”
Track A From the Original Motion Picture Soundtracl “THE LOST BOYS”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

October 26, 2017

Rose McDowall – Don’t Fear The Reaper (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Don’t Fear The Reaper” is a song originally recorded by American band Blue Oyster Cult in 1976.

Rose McDowall from the Scottish female new wave duo Strawberry Switchblade covered the song in 1988. “Don’t Fear the Reaper” was her first aborted solo release following the break up of Strawberry Switchblade. Originally rush-released in 1988 by a collaborator and without her consent, Reaper quickly vanished and has become a highly sought after item.

Track B1 is wrongly called “Crystal Days” instead of “Crystal Nights”.

SIDE A:
Don’t Fear The Reaper (Extended Version) 3:31

SIDE B:
Crystal Days 3:09
Written-By – Rose McDowall

Don’t Fear The Reaper (Instrumental) 3:02

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Rio Digital ‎– 12RDS3
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – Brian Adams, Van Kaiser
Photography By [Uncredited] – Mike Morton (3)
Producer – Ray Hedges
Written-By – Blue Oyster Cult*

NOTES:
“Rose McDowall is the former lead singer of the highly successful “Strawberry Switchblade”.

Recorded Padded Cell Colnbrook Slough Berks 1988

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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