Scritti Politti – Hypnotize (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Hypnotize” was the third single taken from the album Cupid & Psyche 85 by British/American pop group Scritti Politti. “Hypnotize” peaked at #68 on the U.K. singles chart in November 1984. In the United States “Hypnotize” became the groups third entry on the Billboard Dance chart peaking at #43.

SIDE A:
Hypnotize (Long) 6:31

SIDE B:
Hypnotize (Short) 4:24
Hypnotize (Version) 3:34

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Hypnotize	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#43

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 725-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Poster
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style:Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer [New York] – Ray Bardani
Mixed By [London] – Gary Langan
Performer [Made By] – Gamson*, Maher*, Gartside*
Performer [With] – B.J. Nelson, Nick Moroch
Written-By – Green*

NOTES:
Includes a large fold out poster of Green Gartside
Manufactured in U.K.

From the LP “Cupid & Psyche 85”

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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:
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November 28, 2017

Jody Watley – Still A Thrill (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Still a Thrill” was the second single from singer Jody Watley’s self-titled debut album.

While the #56(US) peaking “Still a Thrill” didn’t necessarily match the pop chart success of its blockbuster predecessor, “Looking for a New Love”, it was, however, a major hit on both the R&B and dance charts in 1987. Watley employed a deep lower register on this uptempo R&B / dance song, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.

Internationally “Still A Thrill” reached #46 New Zealand and #77 U.K..

SIDE A:
Still A Thrill (Extended Version) 8:39

SIDE B:
Still A Thrill (Radio Edit) 6:20
Still A Thrill (Instrumental) 5:17
Still A Thrill (A Cappella) 4:41
Still A Thrill (Bonus Beats) 4:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Still A Thrill	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#56
1987	Still A Thrill	U.S. Billboard Hot Black/Singles	#3
1987	Still A Thrill	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#8

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23747, MCA Records ‎– MCA 23747
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: RnB/Swing

CREDITS:
Engineer – Taavi Mote
Producer – André Cymone, David Z.
Remix – Louil Silas, Jr.*
Written-By – André Cymone, Jody Watley

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP “JODY WATLEY”
André Cymone Appears Courtesy of Columbia Records

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November 22, 2017

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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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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