BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“In the Air Tonight” is the debut solo single by the English singer-songwriter and drummer Phil Collins. It was released as the lead single from Collins’ debut solo album, Face Value, in January 1981.
In 1988 the song was re-released with a new remix by Dutch DJ, Producer and Mastermixer Ben Liebrand. The flip side features a remix by Hugh Padgham and Phil Collins along with the Motown influence “I Missed Again” also from the Face Value LP.
The ’88 remix charted internationally reaching #4 (UK), #3 (Germany) and #17 on the Dutch Singles Chart.
SIDE A:
In The Air Tonight (Extended Version) 7:34
Producer [Additional] – Ben Liebrand
SIDE B:
In The Air Tonight (’88 Remix) 5:09
Remix – Hugh Padgham, Phil Collins
I Missed Again 3:42
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – VST 102
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer – Hugh Padgham
Producer – Hugh Padgham, Phil Collins
Written-By – Phil Collins
NOTES:
Manufactured in the U.K.
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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
Thanks Paul. I’ve never come across this release before.
Thank you very much Paul.
ty
This looks absolutely amazing – can’t wait to crank the 24-bit version LOUD!
Have the CD singles and 12′ but your work is flawless Paul…. Amazing warmth rip!
Thanks as usual… Love you my friend 🙂
Hey my Friend, ‘we said hello…’same mix was included into the CD releases for’ No jacket Required’ album since the first pressing 🙂
Hey Paul,
If you are looking for more Phil Collins to rip…it might be idea (if you can get hold of it) to release the remix of We Said Hello Goodbye, which appears exclusively on the LP of the Playing for Keeps OST.
As far as I’m aware, it’s never been released on CD (as is a case with a number of his B-sides as well….)
Thanks again!
Actually the soundtrack was released on CD back in 1986 but I’m not sure it was such a remix included there…
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Playing-For-Keeps-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/release/1965323
Hey my Friend, ‘we said hello…’same mix was included into the CD releases for’ No jacket Required’ album since the first pressing 🙂
Hmmm…maybe the remix is only on the vinyl release, in that case? My turntable is currently mothballed, but I’m confident the last time I listened to it that there was a tangible difference between the OST and the NJR versions….
Here is a link to the remix on YouTube – not massively different, but….different :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH5vsf18KD4
Yes my friend, the thing is the OST has the ‘album version ‘ and the version in ‘No Jacket’ CD edition is that Remix, in fact is credited as a Remix. Did you know the song ‘In too Deep’ a great single by Phil from Genesis Group,was writen in first place for the OST… in a part of the lyrics you can hear. ‘you know I love you, I’m Playing for keeps..’ but later, the company decided to put a Phil solo track because Genesis was closer to finish the new album and they released In too Deep previously the… Read more »
Wow that release is very very hard to find. All of my usual sources come up blank for the one 🙁
It’s a hard to find, yes I gave my Vinyl since the first pressing. The reason is Duran Duran fans try to get it during all these years because it have included the Arcadia song specially to this albun 🙂
great post, thank you 🙂
one question: as far as i know there was no extended mix of this song in 1981, only these two remixes (ben liebrand extended 7:34 and padgham/collins 88 remix 5:09) which both were
produced in 1988, hence 7 years later.
is this correct?
Correct. I live in the UK, and went so far as to buy the imported German 12″ back in the day (there was no UK 12″), thinking it would be a remix….and it was the same mix as on the 7″…
…on the plus side, the 12″ did/does sound fantastic 🙂
Hey Paul,
I didn’t have this version. Thank you very much! 🙂
Kent
sublime! Thanks!
Maybe post…Waiting for Gazebo I Like Choppin 91!!
Gracias
Great post, Paul. I had this on CD single, but as usual I much prefer your rips – they are so much more rich. Thanks for being such a perfectionist!
Ben Liebrand really did a great job on this remix!
Thank you sooooo much Paul!!!!
You’re welcome gonzalo76 🙂
Off topic: as a Miami Vice fan, this is definitely the best song ever played…
https://youtu.be/CHPf8AIobtE
This one and “Mercy” by Steve Jones, a rare single to get.
Believe it or not, I’ve got this one on CD. I do not remember exactly where or when I bought it, but the sound of this 1988 CD from Virgin Records is just perfect.
Yeah it was released several times on CD single.
This extended mix…. I remember back in the day hearing this and not being able to find this or get this 12″ anywhere. It even got the occasional radio play. Epic… for years I assumed it was a promo mix, for years I searched. Both mixes here are good, I am really looking forward to hearing this… 🙂 Thank you Paul.
You’re welcome Joey. Enjoy! 🙂
Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea how bad I needed this, tonight.
You’re welcome Blair Warner glad I could help 🙂
Very synchronistic Paul ! I have been on a Hugh Padgham Bender myself lately, this being his most definitive work.
I have been doing a lot of research behind the scenes on the original track and what exact gear was was used. Here are two great articles on its secret sauce.
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/vv7gjj/how-the-sound-that-defined-80s-music-still-lives-on-today
http://www.mixonline.com/news/profiles/classic-tracks-phil-collins-air-tonight/365521
Hope i don’t get flagged as spam.
Enjoy !
Thanks for the links Kaex the spam filter did catch it but I approved it for you 🙂
Thanks Paul for this classic. Ben Liebrand really did a great job on this remix. It was played very often in the european clubs back then.
Have a great weekend.
You’re welcome Daniel. Have a great weekend 🙂
🙂
Thank you Paul ! Liebrand made a good remix (with the exception of the piano intro)
I agree bodyalive I did not care much for the piano intro either. I think it took away some of the haunting mood of the track.
Another record that paints vivid images in my mind. Paul, this is such a haunting song and the remix really is such a beauty in itself. Ben Liebrand does an exquisite job with it and doesn’t ruin its original vibe nor intention. I keep on thinking of rainy streets and lights refracting through raindrops and a lone feline howling in the distance from the state of it being in heat. Muscular men and gorgeous women soaked to the skin and dancing a sensual tango, or something like that. This is glorious! I also love the subtle remix that follows from… Read more »
Hey Jeff
Get well soon you wonderful person.
This here is to cheer you up 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh0Hrray7E0
Hugs,
S´n´D
You’re a beautiful soul S´n´D. Thank you very much for this way cool clip of Mr. Collins. I really enjoyed it and it was great to have it cleared up for me because, I kind of believed what I heard about the record. Either way, a fantastic song and I appreciate you sharing this with me.
A very big hug back to you Song_and_Dance. Enjoy your weekend!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff for your poetic comment. I think the Liebrand mix is pretty good too 🙂
Jeff, you made me think of long nights filled with Yonderboi. I think you’ll like some of his work, too. Might even be on a sunny day as well 🙂 Try his first album, the reference to the Doors’ one is very obvious then, ofcourse.
Thank you Dirk. I’ll have to check it out.
Jeff
Thanks my Vinyl Master 🙂
You’re welcome pjanus 🙂
Thanks Paul. Love the remixes.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Good timing on this, as Phil Collins still hasn’t signed off a re-mastered version of this to appear on Ben’s forthcoming Grand 12 Inches 16.
It’s a great mix without ruining the original, in fact I prefer this remix and forgotten how high it reached the charts.
You’re welcome Richard S 🙂