Oingo Boingo – Dead Man’s Party (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Dead Man’s Party” is a song by American band Oingo Boingo released as the third single from their fifth studio album Dead Man’s Party.

The lyric “I hear the chauffeur coming to my door/Says there’s room for maybe just one more” is a reference to “The Bus-Conductor”, a short story involving a hearse driver by E. F. Benson, published in The Pall Mall Magazine in 1906. The story has been adapted several times and spawned an urban legend, with each version using the catchphrase, “Room for one more.”

The song is perhaps best known for its appearance in the 1986 film Back to School and its accompanying soundtrack; Oingo Boingo appears in the film performing the song.

PARTY ON THIS SIDE:
Dead Man’s Party (Party ‘Til You’re Dead Mix) 8:36
Remix – Joseph Watt

STAY ON THIS SIDE:
Stay (Stay Late Mix) 6:00
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Concors
Remix – Arthur Barrow

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23638
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Producer – Danny Elfman, Steve Bartek
Written-By – D. Elfman*

NOTES:
From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Album “BACK TO SCHOOL”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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

October 22, 2015

Boys Next Door – Stop Watch Killer (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Stop Watch Killer” is a 1988 single by German duo Boys Next Door consisting of Holger Flesch and Norbert finally they also performed under the name H&N. The duo only released three singles under the name Boys Next Door and three singles under H&N. In 2013 they reunited and released their first and only album.

The track is classic synth-pop at it’s best sounding a lot like Camouflage and New Order.

SIDE A:
Stop Watch Killer (DJ-Version) 5:46
Featuring – Jessy LaVern

SIDE B:
Try This For Size 3:09

Stop Watch Killer (Extended Version) 6:00
Featuring – Jessy LaVern

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Metronome ‎– 887 468-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Cover Design] – Michael B. Behr*
Executive-Producer – Mike Henne
Mixed By – Thomas Stiehler
Photography – Magnus
Producer – Boys Next Door (2), Steve Brown
Written-By – R. R. Burrows*, H. Flesch*, N. Endlich*

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October 21, 2015

Cerrone – Supernature ’86 (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

New 2015 Re-Rip!
Meticulously Remastered!
First time in 24bit Flac!

Originally posted February 4, 2011

“Supernature” is title track of French disco drummer, composer, record producer Cerrone’s 1977 album “Supernature (Cerrone III)”. “Supernature” has a sci-fi theme: it’s about the rebellion of mutant creatures — created by scientists to end starvation among mankind — against the humans. It also featured “Sweet Drums”, a three-minute-and-ten-second drum breakdown. The single crossed over to both the pop charts, where it peaked at #70, and the soul charts, where it peaked at #72. The lyrics were written by a young Lene Lovich, though she was not credited.

“Supernature” is one of Cerrone’s best known tracks. It was re-released in 1986 and remixed by David Ford. The song was also covered by Erasure in 1989 as a b-side track for the single “You Surround Me”.

SIDE A:
Supernature ’86 9:12
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Ford
Remix – Cerrone

SIDE B:
Supernature (Original Full-Length Version) 13:21

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1978	Supernature (Original Version)	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#70
1978	Supernature (Original Version)	U.S. Billboard R&B singles	#72

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Music Of Life ‎– MOLIF 5
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Disco

CREDITS:
Arranged By, Producer – Cerrone
Artwork By [Design] – Federation
Other [Special Thanks] – Chris France , K.C.
Written-By – Wisniak* , Cerrone , Lenolovich*

NOTES:
A Side Remixed in London- July 1986

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October 20, 2015

Divine – Walk Like A Man (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Walk Like A Man” is a song originally recorded by The Four Seasons in 1963. American singer, actor and drag queen Divine recorded a Hi-NRG dance version of the song in 1985 which was included on the album Maid In England. Divine’s version peaked at #23 on the UK singles chart. Although the song received significant club play in the US it failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Walk Like A Man & Man Talk 7:47
Written-By – Gaudio/Crewe*, M. Rosen*

SIDE B:
Man Talk 7:02
Written-By – Mark Rosen

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Proto Records ‎– ENAT 125
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Arranged By – Pete Ware
Artwork – The Bouncing Ball
Artwork [Costume, Hair & Make-up] – Van Smith
Engineer – Mel Jefferson
Management – Bernard Jay
Mixed By, Engineer – Phil Harding
Other [Special Thanks To] – Nick Tichener
Photography By – Bill Bernardo
Producer – Barry Evangeli

NOTES:
Dedicated to Frances and Harris with love.

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