Richard Marx – Should’ve Known Better (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

A. Front

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on September 9, 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!

“Should’ve Known Better” is a song written and performed by American pop-rock singer Richard Marx, and released in August 8, 1987 as the second single from his eponymous debut album. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as #7 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1987.

Marx became the first solo artist in recording history to reach the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 with four singles from a debut album.

Released in August 8, 1987 as the second single from his debut solo album, “Should’ve Known Better” entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on September 26, 1987 at number 64, the highest debut of the week. The single also peaked at number 20 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart. Elsewhere, the single reached number 50 in the United Kingdom.

SIDE A:
Should’ve Known Better (Rock Radio Version) 4:32
Producer – Humberto Gatica
Remix – David Cole (4)
Written-By – Richard Marx

SIDE B:
Should’ve Known Better (LP Version) 4:10
Producer – Humberto Gatica
Written-By – Richard Marx

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Should’ve Known Better U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
1987 Should’ve Known Better U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #7
1987 Should’ve Known Better U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #20

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI-Manhattan Records – SPRO-79115
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Design [Designer] – Koppel & Scher
Photography – Nels

NOTES
Promotional 12″ Exclusively For Radio
from the Album, Cassette & Compact Disc “RICHARD MARX”

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B. Back

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Rockwell – Obscene Phone Caller (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Side One

“Obscene Phone Caller” was the Follow-up single to Rockwell’s hit “Somebody’s Watching Me” howver the single underperformed and became Rockwell’s only other Top 40 single peaking at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK the single reached the #79 position.

SIDE A:
Obscene Phone Caller (12″ Voc.) 4:28

SIDE B:
Obscene Phone Caller (Instrumental) 5:17

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Obscene Phone Caller U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #35

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Motown ‎– PR-143
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Executive Producer – Ray Singleton
Producer, Arranged By – Curtis Anthony NolenRockwell
Written-By – Rockwell

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Motown LP:
“SOMEBODY’S WATCHING ME”

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Side Two

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

New Edition – Popcorn Love (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

A. Front

“Popcorn Love” is a 1983 single produced by Arthur Baker and Maurice Starr performed by American R&B group New Edition. “Popcorn Love” was the third single taken from the groups debut album Candy Girl. In the United Staes the single peaked at #101 on the Billboard pop charts and #25 on the R&B chart. In the UK the single reached #43 and #44 in New Zealand.

SIDE A:
Popcorn Love (Remix) 4:52

SIDE B:
Pass The Beat 4:38
Popcorn Love (Instrumental) 7:27

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Popcorn Love U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #101
1984 Popcorn Love U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles #25

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: London Records ‎– LONX 31
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro
Credits: Producer, Mixed By – Arthur BakerMaurice Starr
Written-By – Globe* (tracks: B1), Maurice StarrMichael Jonzun

NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “CANDY GIRL”

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B. Back

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Magda Layna – When Will I See You Again (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

A. Front

DISCO FRIDAY!

“When Will I See You Again” is a song written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff and originally recorded by American Soul group The Three Degrees in 1974. The song was one of the most successful recordings of the “Philly Soul” era. Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the song was placed on the list of post-9/11 inappropriate titles distributed by Clear Channel.

In 1983 Megatone Records recording artist Magda Layna released a Hi-NRG/Disco version of the song which received heavy rotation in dance clubs. Megatone Records was founded in San Francisco by legendary dance music composer and recording artist Patrick Cowley.

SIDE A:
When Will I See You Again (Vocal Version) 6:10

SIDE B:
When Will I See You Again (Instrumental) 6:10
When Will I See You Again (Elevator Mix) 2:08

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Megatone Records ‎– MT-111
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul, Disco
Credits: Design – Tony Chiumento
Engineer – David CoeDon Mack
Photography – Mick Hicks
Producer – Bill Motley
Written-By – Gamble and Huff*

NOTES:
Dedicated to:
Edwin D. Strickland & Lawrence E. Edwards
“When Will I See You Again”

1983 Bill Motley ProductionFind The 12″ On DISCOGS

B. Back

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi