BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Take It From Me” is the fifth single taken from the multi-platinum debut album by Canadian rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 1982 Platinum Blonde.
The song was the only single from the album that failed to chart.
SIDE A:
Take It From Me (Extended Re-mix) 5:24
Engineer – Edward (7)
Producer – David Tickle
Remix –Tim Thorney
Written-By – Holmes*, Galli*
SIDE B:
Standing In The Dark (Recorded Live)* 6:08
Engineer – Mike Barlow, Robert Connolly
Producer – T.B.A. (7)
Written-By – Holmes*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 12CXP-7029, Columbia – 12CXP 7029
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Art Direction – Rob MacIntyre
Photography By – Dimo Safari
Sleeve [Jacket Concept] – Art Graham, Kim Zayac
NOTES:
*Side B: Recorded Live May 24th, 1984 At City Hall, Toronto
Art Direction for Riff Raff
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-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
Password: burningtheground
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Oh how I loved these guys! Alien Shores is my go to 80’s album. I’d kill for one of their suits from the album cover even now 🙂 I actually don’t have this single so a super huge thank you!!! Share some more of their amazingness to your fans if you have some. Thanks again!
Nice Canada posts sir. All the best!
Thank you 🙂
Amazing, I own this 12″ in my collection!! Thanks for posting this rarity Paul!
You’re very welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
Never heard of Platinum Blonde. I do like them. Thank you Paul for another great discovery. I liked this special canadian rock week. Have a great weekend.
You’re very welcome, Daniel. Have a great weekend 🙂
Thank you Paul so much for sharing another cool Canadian 12-inch.
Hope you have a great day and weekend too!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff. Have a nice weekend 🙂