Nu Shooz – Are You Looking For Somebody Nu (US 12″)


BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

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Remixed by Bruce Forest and Frank Heller, produced by Jeff Lorber and Rick Waritz “Are You Looking For Somebody Nu” was the second single released from the album “Told U So” the single topped out at #2 on the US dance charts.

SIDE A:
Are You Lookin’ For Somebody Nu (Club Mix) 8:46
Remix – Bruce Forest, Frank Heller

Are You Lookin’ For Somebody Nu (Club Mix Edit) 3:57
Remix – Bruce Forest, Frank Heller

SIDE B:
Are You Lookin’ For Somebody Nu (Acid Shooz Mix) 9:25
Remix – Bruce Forest, Frank Heller

The Truth (Unavailable On LP) 3:47
Featuring – Maceo Parker
Mixed By – David Z.

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Should I Say Yes? U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles #2

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86531
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Acid House, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Jeff Lorber (tracks: A1 to B1), Rick Waritz (tracks: A1 to B1)

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Nu Shooz – Should I Say Yes? (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

In 1987, Nu Shooz was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best New Artist category, based on its breakthrough success the previous year. The group lost to Bruce Hornsby & the Range; the other nominees that year were Glass Tiger, Simply Red, and Timbuk3. In 1988, the band released the album Told ‘U’ So.

“Should I Sat Yes?” was the first single released from the album and was the duo’s final entry to date on the Hot 100 peaking at #41. The single did much better on the R&B chart peaking at #17.

SIDE A:
Should I Say Yes? (Club Mix) 6:11
Should I Say Yes? (Bassapella) 4:50

SIDE B:
Should I Say Yes? (Vocal Dub) 5:47
Should I Say Yes? (Instrumental) 4:48

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Should I Say Yes? U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #41
1988 Should I Say Yes? U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks #17

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86599
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Backing Vocals – Bunny Hull, JD Steele, Linda Hornbuckle, Valerie Day
Drum Programming – Jeff Lorber, John Smith (7)
Edited By – Chep Nunez*
Engineer [Re-mix] – Josh Abbey
Keyboards – John Smith (7)
Keyboards [Additional] – Jeff Lorber
Lead Vocals – Valerie Day
Mastered By – Brian Gardner
Producer – John Smith (7), Rick Waritz
Remix – Mantronik*

NOTES:
Special Versions of Atlantic LP 81804 – “Told U So”
Mastered at Bernie Grundman

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Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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Billy Ocean – On The Run (The Battle Is Over) (German 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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“On the Run (The Battle is Over)” is an off-album track written and produced by Ben Findon, released in 1986 around the same time as Ocean’s “Love Zone” album, at the height of his popularity. The single was released under three different titles:

“Hold on Brother”
“On the Run (Hold on Brother)”
“On the Run (The Battle is Over)”

and has appeared on various compilation albums. The single peaked at 48 on the US Dance Chart as “Hold On Brother”.

SIDE A:
On The Run (The Battle Is Over) 6:22

SIDE B:
Caribbean Disco (Instrumental) 6:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 On the Run (Hold On Brother) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #48

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Metronome – 881 957-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Arranged By [Re-arranged], Remix, Producer [Re-produced] – Glenn Pocorni
Written By – C. C.
Written-By – Ben Findon

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Cyndi Lauper – What’s Going On (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

I don’t usually post on Sunday’s but today is a special day and I thought this 12″ quite fitting.

We will never forget September 11, 2001.

– DjPaulT

 

“What’s Going On” is a song originally recorded by Marvin Gaye for his groundbreaking 1971 Motown album What’s Going On.

Cyndi Lauper covered “What’s Going On” on her second album, True Colors, in 1986. In March 1987, it was released as the third single from the album.

On the album version, the song starts off with a series of gunshots in reference to Vietnam, while the single release is a remix with an alternate vocal used in the intro. It is the single version that most often appears on compilations. Lauper’s “What’s Going On” was a modest hit around the world, even reaching #17 on the U.S. dance chart, thanks to its club remixes by Shep Pettibone.

The video for the song was also popular and aired heavily on MTV. It was nominated for an award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1987. An extended mix of the song is used in the music video.

SIDE A:
What’s Going On (Club Version) 6:30
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck

What’s Going On (Long Version) 6:22
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck

SIDE B:
What’s Going On (Instrumental) 6:25
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck

One Track Mind 3:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #12
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music Maxi Single Sales #7
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #17
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Cashbox Top 100 Singles #15

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Portrait – 4R9 06740
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Design – Stacy Drummond
Executive Producer – David Wolff
Photography – Annie Leibovitz
Producer – Cyndi Lauper, Lennie Petze

NOTES:
The song inspired, of course by Marvin Gaye and the children of the world.
Cover photo inspired by Man Ray.
Special Version From The Album “TRUE COLORS” (OR 40313)

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Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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