BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“We Need Protection” was the debut single by German-English synth-pop duo Picnic At The Whitehouse, consisting of singer Edwin “Eddie” Hind and keyboardist Eckart “Illfo” Debusmann. “We Need Protection” peaked at #36 on the German singles chart in 1985.
The band’s name was taken as a quotation from a speech by John F. Kennedy.
Picnic At The Whitehouse released one album titled “The Doors Are Open” and two follow-up singles which did not chart.
SIDE A:
We Need Protection (Screamix) 6:03
Lyrics By – Debusmann*, Hind*, Bastow*
Mixed By – Ian Grimble, Ralph P. Ruppert
SIDE B:
We Need Protection (Instrumental) 4:31
Little Lady 2:38
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Portrait – TX6783
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Design – Ian Stirling Anderson*
Music By – Debusmann*, Hind*
Performer [Picnic At The Whitehouse Are] – Edwin Hind, Illfo
Producer [Assisted] – Picnic At The Whitehouse
Producer, Engineer – Ralph P. Ruppert
NOTES:
Made in England
Find the 12″ at 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: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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
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AWESOME!!!
I have been looking for this track for quite some time!
Thank you so much!
p.s.: Can you PLEASE also upload their full album, if you have it?
thanks Paul.
Intriguing cover art.
The combination of picture and title is astonishingly timed.
Look up to your own sky.
I wish you all a cloudless original blue sky this summer.
I loved it and I still love it!!! Thanks.
Thanks Paul. This is a great “Totally Obscure 80s” tune. Heard it in spring of 1986, it peaked actually on #36 on German singles chart on April 24 of that year, spent total of 4 weeks on Top 40.
Thanks for the updated info I will correct it 🙂
So glad to see another “Totally Obscure 80s” post after friday’s Frizzby Fox. I love this series because most of the time there is a new discovery for me. This one however is an exception. As you mentioned it was a small hit in Germany. It got some radio airplay and I already liked it back then. Thanks a lot Paul.
You’re welcome Daniel 🙂
I can’t wait to check this one out, especially after Song And Dance gave his approval rating. I love new discoveries Paul. Like others, these are my favorites because they haven’t become tired from too many plays. You have such a great ear and feel for awesome music. I can’t wait to hear this. Again, many, many thanks Paul!!
Jeff
I think you’ll like this one Jeff. I hope so 🙂
Have it, like it, love it. The sheer power immediately had a grip on me. My 12inch must be totally worn out ny now so thank you for your rip which will be immaculate as usual. I loved their single “Success” as well but do not own a copy of that (hint hint). Talking about Anglo-German cooperations: I´ve just listened to Inner System´s 12inch “ABC (electric)”. This should be to your liking, I´m sure. A while ago you told me that you don´t have it as far as you know. Maybe you have come across it in the meantime. Thank… Read more »
Good to see you Song And Dance. I agree this song is awesome. I am working on getting a copy of Inner System 🙂