BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
NEW 2020 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!
Originally posted: January 16, 2014
“Baby Love” is a 1986 crossover hit single by Brooklyn-born singer Regina Richards. The single hit number one on the dance charts for two weeks in mid-1986. The single also crossed over to the pop singles chart, where it peaked at #10 and also made the Top 30 on the Soul Singles chart. “Baby Love” would be her only single to chart on both the Pop and Soul Singles chart.
The song was written by Regina with Steve Bray, who had written several hits for Madonna. It was intended for Madonna, with Regina deciding to record the song herself when Madonna declined. With Bray’s production, it sounded similar to Madonna’s own recordings and was sometimes mistaken for one. The song also includes backing vocals by R&B singer Sediah Garrett and Saxophone by David Sanborn .
The first released version of the song was by Dutch girl group The Star Sisters, who released it on their 1985 album Danger.
SIDE A:
Baby Love (Vocal / Long Version) 6:30
SIDE B:
Baby Love (Dub / Long Version) 4:51
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Baby Love | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #10 |
| 1986 | Baby Love | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #30 |
| 1986 | Baby Love | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/ Club Play | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86813
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer – Michael R. Hutchinson*
Executive Producer – Doug Breitbart
Mixed By, Recorded By – J.G. Hargreaves, Michael R. Hutchinson*, Stephen Bray
Producer – Stephen Bray
Written By – Mary Kessler, Regina Richards*, Stephen Bray
NOTES:
Recorded and mixed at Saturn Sound, NYC
Original version appears on the Atlantic Records LP “CURIOSITY”
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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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Thanks Dj Paul, today somebody shared by Facebook a couple minutes of this song, I recognized the melody and immediately gave myself the task of looking for it, I hadn’t listened to it for years, excellent song, it brought back fond memories of a time of youth, fortunately I found it among the tracks you share, thank you very much for sharing these gems with us (P.S. Unfortunately I couldn’t get a copy to 24b, but thanks from the bottom of my heart)[Sorry traslate using Google]
Fantastic! Was a lost gem for me until now. Thank you DjPaulT!
Madonna, not to be outdone, or turn into used bubblegum had to grow up and write about actually having a baby. This is good song, but it was also a wise choice that she did not record this song as a single for True Blue. However, It would have been excellent on Like A Virgin or a great b-side.
I am glad Regina recorded the song she did it justice. It still gets played on my local 80’s station 100.9 Totally Awesome 80s.
Thanks for uploading this one! I bought this 12″ single when it came out, after hearing it on the radio. I knew it wasn’t Madonna but it sounded so much like a Madonna song! It wasn’t until much later that I learned it had been written for Madonna. It doesn’t matter that she didn’t record it, though, because Regina’s version is awesome.
I agree Regina did a great job and maybe if she had not been so compared to Madonna could have had a bigger career.
This vinyl transfer is awesome, Paul. I have this track on a CD from 2007 which is badly overcompressed… horrible. Now I’ll keep your version which is a pleasure to listen to. Thank you so much for your dedication and love for music.
Thank you, Walter, I appreciate your comment 🙂
Would like a good copy of the “Double Dutch Megamix” of this song.
https://www.discogs.com/Regina-Baby-Love-Double-Dutch-Megamix/release/1378151
I am aware of that 12″ but I have always had a hard time trying to find a near mint copy of it.
Love Regina! Been waiting for this. I think there is a “remix” version of this single as well released n Europe. Thanks DJ Paul. Stay well.
You’re welcome Gilbert 🙂
I have so many nice memories of this song Paul. Madonna, Regina and my personal favorite, Alisha bring me back to the happy days of my youth. Thank you Paul for your “re-mastered” “re-rip” of this classic vinyl.
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂