Barbra – Streisand – Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1975

DISCO FRIDAY!

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on July 23, 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!

“Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)” is a 1966 hit single written and produced by Holland–Dozier–Holland and released as a single by the Four Tops on the Motown label.

Barbra Streisand recorded a cover of the song for her 1975 pop album Lazy Afternoon. The single would only make to the promo stage and did not chart. “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)” would also become Barbra’s first ever 12″ extended disco single.

SIDE A:
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) (Special Disco Version Stereo) 4:55

SIDE B:
Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over) (Special Disco Version Mono) 4:55

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – AS 217
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1975
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Disco
Credits: Arranged By, Conductor, Producer – Rupert Holmes
Producer – Jeffrey Lesser
Written-By – B. Holland – L. Dozier – E. Holland*

NOTES:
DEMONSTRATION
NOT FOR SALE
Intro. :11
Same track on both sides (stereo and mono)
Taken from the Columbia Lp: “LAZY AFTERNOON”
Special disco version

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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

January 23, 2014

Michael Des Barres & Holly Knight – Obsession (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

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Originally I posted this one on October 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!

“Obsession” is a 1983 song originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was prominently featured in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, most notably in a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren’s face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film’s soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger.

In 1984 the synthpop/New Wave group Animotion covered the song. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV.

SIDE A:
Obsession (Single Version) 3:50

SIDE B:
Obsession (Extended Version) 5:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-17262
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Executive Producer – Danny Goldberg
Producer – Mike Chapman
Written-By – Holly Knight, Michael Des Barres

NOTES:
From the original motion picture soundtrack “A NIGHT IN HEAVEN”

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

January 22, 2014

Anne Murray – Who’s Leaving Who (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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Originally I posted this one on June 29, 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!

“Who’s Leaving Who” [sic] is a song written by Jack White and Mark Spiro, first recorded by Canadian country singer Anne Murray in 1986. It achieved a bigger popularity in Europe when it was covered by British Hi-NRG singer Hazell Dean in 1988.

The song was first recorded by Anne Murray for her 1986 album Something to Talk About. The song was released as the album’s second single, following her Canadian and US number one country single, “Now and Forever (You and Me)”. The single failed to reach the same level of success, peaking at number 93 on the Canadian singles chart, and failing to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its biggest success was on the adult contemporary charts, peaking at number 15 in Canada and number 26 in the U.S.

SIDE A:
Who’s Leaving Who (12″ Club Mix) 5:06
Co-producer [Associate] – Mark Spiro
Producer – Jack White
Remix – John Van Nest
Written-By – J. White*, M. Spiro*

SIDE B:
Reach For Me 3:52
Producer, Arranged By – Keith Diamond
Written-By – Schwartz*, R. Bruno*

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

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Who’s Leaving Who	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#26
1986	Who’s Leaving Who	U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles	#62

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– V-15242
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP: “SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT”

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

January 21, 2014

Scarlett & Black – You Don’t Know (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“You Don’t Know” is a 1987 single released by UK pop duo Scarlett & Black, whose birth names were Robin Hild and Sue West. They were former backing vocalists for Doctor and the Medics.

“You Don’t Know” peaked at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and appearing on the Adult Contemporary chart at #13. The song also charted at #32 on US dance chart. The song was included on the duo’s self titled debut album and the soundtrack for the film “Hiding Out”.

SIDE A:
You Don’t Know (12″ Mix) 5:49
Edited By – Omar Santana
Mixed By – Mark S. Berry*, Paul Fox
Producer – Daize Washbourn, Paul Fox, Phil Harding, Skip Drinkwater
Written-By – Robin Hild

You Don’t Know (Dub Mix) 5:40
Edited By – Ed Thacker, Omar Santana, Paul Fox
Mixed By – Mark S. Berry*, Paul Fox
Producer – Daize Washbourn, Paul Fox, Phil Harding, Skip Drinkwater
Written-By – Robin Hild

SIDE B:
You Don’t Know (Remix) 7:04
Producer – Daize Washbourn, Phil Harding
Remix – John Morales / Sergio Munzibai*
Written-By – Robin Hild

Japan 5:40
Producer – Robin Hild
Written-By – Robin Hild, Sue West

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	You Don’t Know	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#20
1988	You Don’t Know	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#13
1988	You Don’t Know	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#32

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 0-96737
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Design – Douglas Brian Martin
Photography By – Phillip Dixon

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