Swing Out Sister – Breakout (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Breakout” is a single from British pop act Swing Out Sister’s debut album It’s Better to Travel.

The single reached the number four position in the UK in 1986, and rose to number six pop and number one adult contemporary in the US in 1987. The song also resulted in a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

The single was written and performed while the group was still a trio. It was one of their biggest hits, and the song most closely associated with the act. In the US, “Breakout” remains a staple of adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio station playlists.

SIDE A:
Breakout (N.A.D. Mix) 6:58

SIDE B:
Breakout (New Rockin’ Mix) 5:48

Breakout (Carnival Mix) 5:44
Remix – Michael Hutchinson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Breakout	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#6
1987	Breakout	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#1
1987	Breakout	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#12

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 888-836-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Jazz
Style: Smooth Jazz, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy
Written-By – Swing Out Sister

NOTES:
Original version from the album “IT”S BETTER TO TRAVEL”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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 Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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November 15, 2013

Sylvia Mason – We’ve Gotta Dance (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1980

DISCO FRIDAY!

Sylvia Mason-James born in 1959 is a British singer who has worked extensively as a backing vocalist and solo artist. She started her career with the disco band Voyage in 1977.

In 1979 Sylvia recorded her self titled solo album produced by Marc Chantereau & Pierre-Alain Dahan also from the disco-group Voyage. “We’ve Gotta Dance” was the first single taken from the album. The single peaked at #70 on US Billboard Dance/Disco chart in Nvember 1980.

Sylvia Mason has sang back up vocals for artists such as Go West, Simple Minds, Cher, Sheena Easton and Pet Shop Boys just to name a few.

SIDE A:
We’ve Gotta Dance 5:57

SIDE B:
Hello Super Duper Star 5:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1980	We’ve Gotta Dance	U.S. Billboard Hot dance/Disco	#70

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Carrere ‎– CAR 158 T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Disco
Credits: Arranged By – Marc Chantereau, Pierre-Alain Dahan, Slim Pezin
Producer – Roger Tokarz

NOTES:
From the LP “SYLVIA MASON”

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November 14, 2013

Martika – Martika’s Kitchen (Netherlands 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1991

“Martika’s Kitchen” is the second single and title track released from Martika’s 1991 album of the same name. The single was written and produced by Prince, but failed to be a success in America, peaking at number 93 on the US pop chart. The vibrant and colorful video helped the song be a bigger hit in the UK, where it reached number 17.

On the b-side the Prince-penned gospel song “Love… Thy Will Be Done” had previously been released as the album’s lead single and peaked at #10 US and #9 UK.

SIDE A:
Martika’s Kitchen (7″ Edit) 4:10

Martika’s Kitchen (Alt. Dub Version) 5:09
Producer [Additional] – Martika
Producer, Arranged By – Paisley Park
Remix – Bob Rosa
Written By – Prince

SIDE B:
Love… Thy Will Be Done (Prince Mix) 5:58
Producer, Arranged By, Remix – Paisley Park
Written By – Martika, Prince

Broken Heart 4:29
Producer, Arranged By – Frankie Blue, Les Pierce
Written By – Frankie Blue, Les Pierce, Martika

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1991	Martika’s Kitchen	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#93

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– 657568 8
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

NOTES:
Titles taken from the LP “MARTIKA’S KITCHEN”
Made In Holland

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November 12, 2013

Cyndi Lauper – Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China) (Netherlands 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Hole in My Heart (All the Way to China)” is a song recorded by pop singer Cyndi Lauper for her 1988 film Vibes. It was written by Richard Orange, formerly of the band Zider Zee.

Characterised by a frenetic, fast pace and soaring delivery of the title lyric, the song is considered by some fans a little-known underrated gem. The single was released in 1988 as a track from her first starring-role film, Vibes, co-starring Jeff Goldblum. The song failed to find an audience in all but Australia and New Zealand, where it reached the Top 10. The song is considered, among Lauper fans, a rarity.

Lauper was also getting ready to release an album later that year called “Kindred Spirit” but the release was canceled, most likely due to the backlash of this release. Later on when Lauper released the album, now titled A Night to Remember, the track was not included on most formats of the album. It was only included on the Japanese edition as a bonus track and on the Japanese edition of Twelve Deadly Cyns…and Then Some.

SIDE A:
Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China) 4:00

SIDE B:
Boy Blue (Live)** 5:37

Maybe He’ll Know (Special Version)** 3:42
Remix – Phil Thornally

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China)	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#54

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 652813 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Design – Stacy Drummond
Engineer, Mixed By – Gary Lyons
Executive Producer – Dave Wolff
Photography – Annie Leibovitz
Producer – Cyndi Lauper, Lennie Petze
Written-By – C. Lauper* (tracks: B), R. Orange* (tracks: A), S.B. Lunt* (tracks: B)

NOTES:
From the Columbia Motion Picture “VIBES”
** Special versions taken from the LP “TRUE COLORS”

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