Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987
“Radio Heart” by Radio Heart featuring Gary Numan is a 1987 single that combines the talents of the British electronic music legend Gary Numan with the production of Hugh Nicholson, a former member of the Marmalade. Radio Heart was a project led by Nicholson and centered around collaborations with various artists, with Gary Numan being the most prominent contributor.
The single reached #35 on the UK Singles Chart, marking one of Gary Numan’s notable appearances in the mid-1980s outside his solo work.
The song was part of a series of releases under the Radio Heart name, blending catchy synthpop hooks with the moody, futuristic edge of Numan’s vocal and stylistic signature. While “Radio Heart” wasn’t a massive chart hit, it remains a memorable track for Numan fans and synthpop enthusiasts alike.
SIDE A:
Radio Heart (Extended Mix) 6:03
Featuring – Gary Numa
SIDE B:
Radio Heart (Instrumental) 4:22
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: GFM Records – GFMT 109
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Mar 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: New wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Producer – David Nicholson, Hugh Nicholson
- Written-By – Hugh Nicholson
NOTES:
Metalwork by Musitech, High Wycombe.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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 25 (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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Hello DJ Pablo. A good year for you and everyone around you. Please you can download the file in FLAC at the moment, you can only do it in WAV. Thanks a hug.
Thanks a lot Paul! That’s new to me. I love it!
Thank you, Paul! Glad to finally have this classic in superb quality!
Wow.. All these years as a Numan album listener and I never knew about this track! It’s an absolute corker too isn’t it. Thanks so much for the musical enlightenment! It’s appreciated.
I rarely comment, but want to seize this opportunity to shout out the Scottish band The Marmalade. Aside from their 1970 top ten hit “Reflections Of My Life”, they are virtually unknown in the US despite an impressive run of UK/European hit singles. If you appreciate harmony-based British pop/rock from the 60’s and early 70’s, you will likely love most of their music including their LP tracks and B-sides. I rate them right up there with the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash. One side note: Hugh Nicholson was actually a later member who joined after lead guitarist and primary… Read more »
Gary Numan’s Machine Trilogy is just pure class with a sound reminiscent of Kraftwerk trapped in an elevator together with a bunch of UK rockers. Simply magnificent. Thanks for another excellent BTG release!
I must really dig into Gary Numan’s discography! This is a great, infectious piece of synth-pop music. I have always liked what I’ve heard of his work, starting with, “Down in the Park” from the Times Square soundtrack album, and of course his “Cars” hit really big in the US. Mr. Numan is a fascinating musician with an awesome look. I love the way he moves in this video. I can’t believe this song didn’t get more airplay. I just don’t understand the music business. Who really cares, because we’ve got you, dear Paul. Thanks for an awesome post!!
Jeff
First of all: happy new year, Paul and Jeff and everyone around. Great post, Paul. I love this song and funnily enough, this 12inch is one of almost a dozen which are still in my stock list but I cannot find them anywhere. One house move too many, I guess ;-( Great to have it in DJPaul quality. Thank you so much and keep on dancing. s´n´d
Happy New Year, Song_and_Dance!! I hope 2025 is a wonderful year ahead for you!!
Jeff
I rarely comment, but want to seize this opportunity to shout out the Scottish band The Marmalade. Aside from their 1970 top ten hit “Reflections Of My Life”, they are virtually unknown in the US despite an impressive run of UK/European hit singles. If you appreciate harmony-based British pop/rock from the 60’s and early 70’s, you will likely love most of their music including their LP tracks and B-sides. I rate them right up there with the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash. One side note: Hugh Nicholson was actually a later member who joined after lead guitarist and primary… Read more »