BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1980
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“Hit Me with Your Best Shot” is a song written by Canadian singer/songwriter Eddie Schwartz, and recorded by American singer Pat Benatar in 1980. In 1980, it was released as the second single from her second album Crimes of Passion. It hit #7 in Cash Box, and reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first Top 10 hit.
“Hit Me with Your Best Shot” sold well over a million copies in the US, achieving a gold certification by the RIAA. The song is one of Benatar’s most recognizable.
**The 7″ single contains a slightly remixed version with more prominent guitar not heard on the album release. This has not appeared on CD as far as I know.
SIDE A:
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (7″ Mix) 2:50
Written-By – E. Schwartz*
SIDE B:
Prisoner Of Love 3:07
Written-By – S. Sheets*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Hit Me With Your Best Shot | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #9 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – CHS 2464
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Producer – Keith Olsen
NOTES:
From the Chrysalis album “Crimes Of Passion”
Made in U.S.A.
Find the 7″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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 Removal: 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
I must say…I love this woman!
Interesting how just slight differences give the song a decidedly different punch! Thanks so much, Paul!
Yes!!! Thank you very much Paul!!!
The first time I listen to this song was on the Miami Vice episode “Milk Run” from 1985.
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Best wishes,
Gonzalo
Another Pat Benatar single! Just great, thanks Paul. And I wasn’t aware that this single got a remix, so very happy I know that now.
You’re very welcome Stefano. I have a couple more Benatar single’s that I am working on for future posts 🙂
How do you ever sleep Paul? You’re always working on something which I find mind-boggling. You’re just so generous (and serious about your art)and we all benefit from all the hard work you do. I just can’t thank you enough for all these endeavors into music.
Humbly,
Jeff
Nice shot! Thanks so much! 🙂
You’re welcome Public Image 🙂
I finally got a chance just a few minutes ago to listen to your restoration… GORGEOUS!!! This really sounds outstanding.
Thank you so much for your efforts… and I’ll second what others have said: I’m SO GLAD your mom and her husband are doing better.
DJ Paul T. ROCKS!!! 🙂
Thank you Gene! I look forward to hearing this when you put it into rotation on Black Light Radio 🙂
Thanks so much for doing this one…I really appreciate it!
You’re welcome J 🙂
Glad to see you back. And thanks!
Thank you Neil 🙂
Good comeback Paul. 🙂
I know you were probably all over the place last week, but check the last email I sent you (the link in it’s still valid).
Glad to hear things are getting better.
Thank you Jermajesty I appreciate the link very much was gonna check it out today 🙂
Thanks – I have this 7″ and burned my own copy of it, but you always go above and beyond and make it sound so great. The only time this song has been released on CD is on the UK version of Best Shots which came out in 1987 (two years before Best Shots was released in the US)
Thank you for the info Bradley wasn’t sure if this version was on CD.
The 45 mix of “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” is also available on “The Very Best Of Pat Benatar”, a single disc compilation of Benatar hits released on Chrysalis in Europe in 1994. To the best of my knowledge the 45 mix of “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” has yet to appear on a Benatar compilation in the U.S.
Regardless, thank you Paul for sharing this rare mix.
Beat me to it; I was just going to mention the international “Best Shots” release also; I re-ripped my AU release to check and it’s definitely the single version.
Thanks so much for posting this. I haven’t heard this version in years and — as usual — the sound quality is amazing. I’m also glad to hear that your Mom and her husband are on the mend. Welcome back!
Thank you Daver enjoy! 🙂
You are a dream maker Paul! So happy to have this version. You’re the King of the Special Mixes my Friend!! I am grinning from ear to ear. Thanks so much.
I’m rally happy you’re back Paul. I do worry about you. I hate to see you upset and/or sick for any reason. Excellent that your Mom and husband is doing well. You’re a tremendous son and person!
Jeff
Thank you very much Jeff. Ditto same to you 🙂