May 6, 2014

David Austin – Turn To Gold (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

David Austin (born 14 July 1962) is a professional songwriter from the United Kingdom, who first had a hit single in 1984 called “Turn to Gold”, released on Parlophone. It entered the UK Singles Chart on 21 July 1984. It remained in the chart for three weeks, reaching #68. The single featured backing vocals from George Michael, who called Austin his best friend in the documentary film, A Different Story.

As co-writers Austin and Michael have been collaborating since 1983. Their joint work includes the download-only single “John and Elvis Are Dead”, their biggest hit “You Have Been Loved” and “Look at Your Hands” from the album Faith, which also appeared on the US CD single of Michael’s number one hit “Father Figure”. Listen Without Prejudice, is the only original material studio album of Michael’s which does not feature any collaboration with Austin.

SIDE A:
Turn To Gold (Extended Swing Mix) 5:19

SIDE B:
Turn To Gold (Swing Mix) 2:29
Turn To Gold (Instrumental) 3:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone ‎– 12R 6068
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – George Michael
Written-By – David Austin, George Michael

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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

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

May 5, 2014

Mr. Mister – Is It Love (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Is It Love” is a 1985 single by the American band Mr. Mister and the third released from Welcome to the Real World. The song hit No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in June 1986. The song is used during the end credits of the 1987 film Stakeout.

SIDE A:
Is It Love (Dance Mix) 6:24
Remix – Victor Flores

Broken Wings 5:45

SIDE B:
Is It Love (Dub Mix) 4:12
Remix – Victor Flores

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Blue Jean	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#8
1986	Blue Jean	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#17

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA ‎– PW-14312
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Drums – Pat Mastelotto
Guitar – Steve Farris (2)
Keyboards, Vocals – Steve George
Lead Vocals, Bass – Richard Page
Producer – Mister, Paul de Villiers
Written-By –J. Lang*, P. Mastelotto* (tracks: A1, B), R. Page*, S. George*

NOTES:
From the album “Welcome To The Real World”
Made In U.S.A.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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May 2, 2014

Barry Manilow – I’m Your Man (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

DISCO FRIDAY!

“I’m Your Man” is a song by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released as a single on RCA Records in July 1986. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 86. The music video was produced and edited by legendary New York DJ/VJ Scott Blackwell and was a favorite on the video show Night Flight at the time.

The song was also a huge hit in dance clubs peaking at #9 on the US Hot Dance/Club Play Chart. In the UK the single peaked at #96.

SIDE A:
I’m Your Man (Club Mix) 6:10

SIDE B:
I’m Your Man (Dub Mix) 6:25

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	I’m Your Man	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#86
1986	i’m Your Man	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#9

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor ‎– PD-14330
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Hi NRG, Disco

CREDITS:
Producer [Additional], Remix – Mark Berry, Raul A. Rodriguez
Producer, Written-By – Barry Manilow, Howie Rice
Written-By – Allan Rich

NOTES:
Additional Production and Remix for MSB Records, Ltd.
From the “MANILOW” album.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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May 1, 2014

Culture Club & Boy George – Culture Club Megamix (Sweden 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1992

“Culture Club Megamix” is one of the rarest of all official Culture Club and Boy George releases. This Megamix was released in 1992 on Virgin Records Sweden to promote the compilation “Spin Dazzle (The Best Of Boy George And Culture Club)”. The tracks are a medley of songs released by Boy George (as a solo artist) and with Culture Club and Jesus Loves You (not credited on the label).

The single comes housed in a plain white stickered sleeve. The record labels are plain white with no information on them.

SIDE A:
Culture Club Megamix (Clubmix) 6:24
1) Everything I Own
2) One On One
3) Karma Chameleon
4) Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
5) Bow Down Mister
6) Generations Of Love
7) After The Love
8) Miss Me Blind

SIDE B:
Culture Club Megamix (Radio Edit) 4:35
1) Everything I Own
2) Karma Chameleon
3) Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
4) Bow Down Mister
5) Time (Clock Of The Heart)
6) After The Love
7) Miss Me Blind

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 615489
Format: Vinyl, 12″, White Label, Promo
Country: Sweden
Released: 1992
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Mitch (8)
Vocals – Boy George

NOTES:
Promotional Copy

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