BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981
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“Love Is Alright Tonite” was the third single taken fom the platinum album Working Class Dog by Australian singer and actor Rick Springfield. Released as a single only in the US and Canda “Love Is Alright Tonite” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1981 spending 16 weeks on the survey peaking at #20. In Canada the single peaked at #26.
SIDE A:
Love Is Alright Tonite 3:18
SIDE B:
Everybody’s Girl 2:58
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (RCA sleeve)
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Love Is Alright Tonite | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #20 |
| 1981 | Love Is Alright Tonite | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #40 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – JD-13009
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
Producer – Bill Drescher
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Rick Springfield
NOTES:
From the LP “WORKING CLASS DOG”
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Two short ones at 33 rpm, interesting pressing. Thanks for another Rick Springfield.
I really do love me some Springfield! Thanks 🙂
So glad you posted more Rick Springfield.
Thanks Paul 🙂
Aw man… Kim Wilde, the Go-Go’s and now THIS, you’re killing it with these 1981 singles!
10 year-old me used to listen to the 7″ on a cheap Mickey Mouse children’s record player in early ’82!
Thanks a million for this, Paul!
You had one too Barry? lol Enjoy!
Thank you
Anytime Scott 🙂
I love me some Rick Springfield Paul! So looking forward to hearing your rip as you really know what you’re doing to bring out the best from the 12-inch. I bet the quality is stellar.
Jeff
Thank you Jeff. No remixes but when I get a request along with a donation I am happy to fill it. Some of my readers just love having their favorite tracks from vinyl especially 24bit 🙂
I fully understand and appreciate it all. I just know you’ve made the person who requested this record oh so very happy. Reading over your output over these past two years I see that a lot of requests have been filled throughout the history of BTG. You’re also VERY psychic Paul, because, you seem to get to a lot of tracks some of us start to think about. This makes your Burning The Ground such a hallowed place for many. That’s why our donations count. They help maintain your site and your equipment plus, you’re able to purchase a lot… Read more »
Thank you Jeff looking forward to hearing from you 🙂