The B-52’s – Channel Z (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“Channel Z” is a single by The B-52’s from their 1989 album Cosmic Thing. The song was the first single from Cosmic Thing, but did not achieve as much success as the follow-ups “Love Shack” and “Roam.” The single was reissued with a new 12″ Mix after these two singles and before “Deadbeat Club.”

The song was about a fictional radio station whose motto was “Channel Z: All Static, All Day, Forever!”.

The song peaked at number 61 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, it topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song’s music video features The B-52’s playing on stage in front of an audience, along with clips of them running through a forest. It was shot outside of New York City, according to the credits of The B-52’s 1979–1989.

SIDE A:
Channel Z (Rock Mix) 6:20

SIDE B:
Channel Z (Remix / Edit) 4:10
Channel Z (Rock Dub) 5:34

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	Channel Z	U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– W 2831 T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mixed By, Producer [Additional] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer – Don Was

NOTES:
From the LP “COSMIC THING”

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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 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 23, 2017

Julian Lennon – Now You’re In Heaven (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“Now You’re In Heaven” was the lead single from singer-songwriter Julian Lennon’s third studio album Mr. Jordan. The album did poorly in the album charts, but “Now You’re in Heaven” reached #1 on the US Hot Mainstream Rock charts. Internationally the single peaked at #18 Australia, #46 Canada and #59 UK.

The single was produced by American producer, songwriter and pianist Patrick Leonard who had previously worked on several of Madonna’s hit singles.

The “Guerilla Dub” is exclusive to the US 12″.

SIDE A:
Now You’re In Heaven (In Orbit Mix) 8:47
Remix, Producer [Additional] – William Orbit
Written-By –John McCurry, Julian Lennon

Now You’re In Heaven (LP Version) 3:39
Written-By – John McCurry, Julian Lennon

SIDE B:
Now You’re In Heaven (Guerilla Dub) 6:59
Remix, Producer [Additional] – William Orbit
Written-By – John McCurry, Julian Lennon

Second Time 5:13
Written-By – Julian Lennon, Justin Clayton (2)

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	Now You’re In Heaven	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#93
1989	Now You’re In Heaven	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#1
1989	Now You’re In Heaven	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#12

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic‎– 0-86417
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: Feb 1989
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: House, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Patrick Leonard

NOTES:
From Atlantic LP “MR. JORDAN”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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February 22, 2017

Hubert Kah – Military Drums (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Military Drums” is a 1987 single by German synthpop band Hubert Kah. The single was one of several that charted on the United States Billboard Dance chart. “Military Drums” debuted on October 3, 1987 spending ten weeks on the survey peaking at #8.

SIDE A:
Military Drums (Extended Version) 6:27

SIDE B:
Military Drums (Edited Version) 3:14
Military Drums 3:38

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Military Drums	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#8

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– L33-17389
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Armand Volker, Michael Cretu

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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February 21, 2017

The Jets – Curiosity (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Curiosity” was the first single released by the Jets from their critically and commercially successful debut album The Jets. This was a successful single on the R&B chart in the U.S., peaking at #8. In the U.K. the single reached #41.

In the U.K this 12″ was released containing two exclusive European only remixes of “Curiosity” remixed by Phil Harding and “Crush On You” which was a top five hit in the U.S. (#3) and U.K.(#5) remixed by Paul Dakeyne. “Burn The Candle” is a non album track.

SIDE A:
Curiosity (Extended Mix) 7:45
Mixed By – Phil Harding

SIDE B:
Crush On You (Crush Mix) 7:01
Remix – Dakeyne

Burn The Candle 3:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCAT 1119
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Aaron Zigman, David Rivkin, Don Powell, Jerry Knight

NOTES:
Also available the debut LP “THE JETS”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi