BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Goldmine” was the lead single taken from the twelfth studio album by The Pointer Sisters. “Goldmine”, charted well on Billboard’s R&B and dance charts but only reached #33 on the Hot 100. The album and its singles represented a downturn in the Pointer Sisters’ fortunes.
In the UK the single reached #78.
SIDE A:
Goldmine (Pettibone Mix) 6:28
SIDE B:
Goldmine (Dub Mix) 6:09
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Goldmine | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #33 |
| 1986 | Goldmine | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary | #27 |
| 1986 | Goldmine | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #7 |
| 1986 | Goldmine | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop | #17 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – 5774-1-RDAC
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Arranged By – Andy Goldmark
Edited By – Albert Cabrera
Engineer [Remix] – Steve Peck
Lacquer Cut By – TJ*
Producer – Richard Perry
Producer [Associate], Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
Remix, Producer [Additional Production], Edited By – Shep Pettibone
NOTES:
From the LP “HOT TOGETHER”
“Sexual Power” is listed on the sleeve but does not appear on the 12″ promo version.
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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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
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Hello, thanks for this post.
I have noticed that when I play the flacs of this page in my Jet audio player, the slider to locate any point of the song does not work.
I have tried other players and if it works perfectly.
I do not know what will happen.
I am loving this – thank you so very much!
I’ve just been listening to a lot of Thompson Twins remixes which are great during these darker days!
It got me thinking you haven’t yet posted the Thompson Twins / Deborah Harry remixes for ‘I Want That Man’.
A worthy post if you have it as the mixes are great!
Keep safe!
x
Thanks for your website and cool music. May I make two music suggestions…
Paris – Another Sad Affair
Imho Another Sad Affair is one of the greatest non pop hits of the 1980s. It’s a genuine classic.
Kenny Everett – Snot Rap
Funny disco pop song by the late British DJ and comic Kenny Everett. He was the first radio presenter to play Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody on UK radio.
Nice post, Paul! Thanks so much (from all us Dub lovers!) 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Check out yesterdays Robbie Nevil post for amazing dubs 🙂
“Goldmine” is part of my 12-inch collection, of course (standard sleeve, though). I love it and I love the additional work by remix God Shep Pettibone. And then again, whenever I listen to the song itself I think to myself that it could have been done better. I can´t put my finger on it but a certain “oomph!” is missing from the track. But never mind, I like it. And now I have the remix and the dub mix in pristine quality. The weekend can come 😉
Have a safe and happy weekend Song And dance 🙂
Thanks Paul for the exclusive dub mix. Have a nice weekend and stay healthy.
Have a nice weened, Daniel stay healthy as welll 🙂
This is a wonderful single by the Pointer Sisters and yes, it should have been a bigger hit. I’m just so happy to have the dub version with the club version. Thanks Paul and have a very nice weekend!
Jeff
Have a great weekend, Jeff 🙂
Always loved the Hot Together Album . Especially the Title Track & Eyes don’t lie.
Goldmine should have been a bigger Hit on it’s release.
Thanks for the Dub Version (never heard before).
Take care & stay healty
You’re welcome, Patric stay healthy 🙂
Thank you for this Paul. I don’t know why this begun a downward turn for The Pointer Sisters.. It’s a solid track and the album was good too imho. 🙂 Stay well my friend oxo
The Pointer Sisters had been releasing music since the early ’70s, then the early 80s they caught fire, and by end of ’85 they were done. I loved all their hits but they were around for quite a long time before their 1986 downward spiral. 15 years is a long time for an artist/band to stay relevant. The vast majority in Top 40/Pop and even Rock probably average 3 years. People just move on with their tastes and/or the scene just moves to different styles of music. People also grow up…I was 10 in 1980 when they released their first… Read more »
I love this track too its got great attitude and rhythm. Stay well 🙂