Westworld – Sonic Boom Boy (UK 12″ Test Pressing)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on June 2, 2010. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

“Sonic Boom Boy” is the debut single by British three-piece pop/rock band Westworld. Named after the sci-fi film Westworld, they were formed in 1986 by former Generation X guitarist Bob “Derwood” Andrews and American vocalist Elizabeth Westwood. The line up was completed by drummer Nick Burton. In the UK “Sonic Boom Boy” was a top 20 hit peaking at #11 while in the US the song reached #42 on the Billboard Hot Dance chart.

This UK 12″ is an early indie test pressing and features alternate tracks than what appeared on the domestic 12″ releases. The front cover, inner sleeve and labels are all hand painted. Making this 12″ a very rare and unique item.

SIDE A:
Sonic Boom Boy 3:03

SIDE B:
Sonic Boom Beat 3:02
Mix Me Up 2:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Sonic Boom Boy	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#42

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Not On Label ‎– WW-001
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Test Pressing
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop, Indie Rock

CREDITS:
Artwork [Cover] – Undercover (6), Westworld (2)
Engineer – Jonny Milton
Mixed By – Danny Hyde
Producer – Mark Ferda
Written-By – Westworld (2)

NOTES:
Track names are written on label
No Date or label information
Has unique hand painted picture cover, inner sleeve and labels.

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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: 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

December 11, 2014

Platinum Blonde – Crying Over You (Radical Mix) (Canada 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on April 6, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

“Crying Over You” is a song by Canadian new wave group Platinum Blonde, released as the first single from their 1985 album Alien Shores. The single reached No. 1 on the Canadian record charts on Sept. 7, 1985. The song features a guitar solo by Alex Lifeson from Rush. The 12″ features remixes by American record producer, remixer Shep Pettibone.

SIDE A:
Crying Over You (Radical Mix 6:09

SIDE B:
Crying Over You (Dub Version) 5:29
Crying Over You (Instrabeat Mix) 4:34

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– 12CXP-7115,Columbia ‎– 12CXP 7115
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Cover – Safari*, Syme*
Producer – Eddy Offord, Mark Holmes*
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Mark Holmes*

NOTES:
From the LP “ALIEN SHORES”

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

December 10, 2014

Bryan Adams – Reggae Christmas/Plum Pudding (US 7″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Reggae Christmas” is a 1984 Christmas song by Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams. It was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. This special US 7″ was issued by the official Bryan Adams fan club in 1984. Pressed on festive green vinyl, the single also includes the exclusive b-side track “Plum Pudding” which is a special holiday greeting from Bryan and his band. “Reggae Christmas” would later appear as the b-side for the Bryan Adams single “Christmas Time”.

SIDE A:
Reggae Christmas 2:49
Performer – Bryan Adams

SIDE B:
Plum Pudding 2:41
Performer – Bryan Adams Band

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– BA-0001
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Fan Club Issue, Green Vinyl
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Reggae, Pop
Style: Reggae

CREDITS:
Producer – Bob Clearmountain, Bryan Adams
Written-By – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance

NOTES:
Special fan club issue pressed on green vinyl.

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

December 8, 2014

The Assembly – Never Never (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Never Never” is the title of the only single released by the Vince Clarke project, The Assembly, in 1983.

The song features Feargal Sharkey of The Undertones on vocals; Sharkey’s performance on “Never Never” was a total departure from the punk sound of The Undertones. The song peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for ten weeks. The ong was released in the US but did not chart.

SIDE A:
Never Never (Extended Version) 5:54
Guitar – Clem Clempson
Vocals [The Singer] – Feargal Sharkey

Stop/Start (Extended Version) 4:20
Written-By – E.C. Radcliffe*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20210
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Martyn Atkins
Performer [The Assembly] – E. C. Radcliffe*, Vincent Clarke*
Producer – Assembly, The
Written-By – V. Clarke*

NOTES:
Made In U.S.A.

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