Paul King – I Know (Instant Magic Mix) (Europe 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“I Know” is the debut solo single by British-Irish singer Paul King released in May 1987. The single was produce by Dan Hartman with remixes by Pete Hammond. “I Know” peaked at #57 on the UK singles chart. Paul King was the former lead singer for the new wave band King best known for their UK Top 10 single “Love & Pride”. Paul King later went on to become a VJ on MTV in 1989, before moving over to VH1 in 1994.

SIDE A:
I Know (Instant Magic Mix) 5:21
Remix –Pete Hammond

SIDE B:
I Know (Dub It Fresh Mix) 3:57
Some Risk 4:19

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – CBS 650749 8
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer –  Dan Hartman
Written-By –Charlie Midnight (tracks: A, B1), Dan Hartman (tracks: A, B1), Paul King (2)

NOTES:
From the LP “JOY”

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning
: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans
: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

 

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


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Julio
Julio
November 2, 2022 6:15 pm

Hope you feel better Paul. Thank you for share it!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
November 2, 2022 6:14 pm

Thank you Paul for this rarity!! I’m not as familiar with his solo work.

Jeff
Jeff
November 2, 2022 1:47 pm

I just love this Paul. Paul King is just the best. Can’t wait to check out your awesome quality!!

Jeff

Gilbert Gonzales
Gilbert Gonzales
November 2, 2022 1:30 pm

Yes! Another PWL classic I the hands of DjPaulT. Thank you for remastering this. If you could only do Kakko, I’d die now. Thanks so much.

Gilbert Gonzales
Gilbert Gonzales
Reply to  DjPaulT
November 2, 2022 7:35 pm

She released only two song with PWL connection. “What Kind of Fool” REMIX done by Dave Ford is super rare! The standard 12″ mixed by Harding & Curnow is easily found. “We Should Be Dancing” 12″ and CD single both have different mixes. NONE of her versions has surfaced on any various compilation, digital format or even the SAW Boxset. Would love for you to get your hands on both since they are screaming to be remastered by U. Sorry for the long response. I just get so excited when it comes to PWL/SAW. Hope mom and yourself are in… Read more »

Last edited 2 years ago by Gilbert Gonzales