Robert Palmer – You Are In My System (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983

“You Are in My System” is a 1982 song originally recorded by American band the System. The song, written by Mic Murphy and David Frank.

In 1983, the song was covered by the English rock singer Robert Palmer. This version, which was produced by Palmer and remixed by Dominique Blanc-Francard, reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also reached No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock chart. It was actually recorded after the rest of the Pride album had been completed when Palmer heard the original 12″ promo copy at famous Paris private night club l’Elysées Matignon played by top DJ Bernie Bernthaler. He quickly flew back to cut it as an extra track, and it was recorded within 24 hours. He had even persuaded David Frank to play on it himself. This was the album’s only successful single.

SIDE A:
You Are In My System (Remix) 6:07
Remix – Dominique Blanc-Francard

SIDE B:
Deadline 3:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 You Are In My System U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #78
1983 You Are In My System U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #33
1983 You Are In My System U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records – 0-96996
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – David Harper (4)
Producer – Robert Palmer
Written-By – David FrankMic Murphy

NOTES:
From the LP “PRIDE”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Andrew
Andrew
January 20, 2024 4:31 pm

Thank you, I didn’t know about this cover version.

technometal
technometal
February 11, 2022 12:22 pm

Thanks!

Grant
Grant
February 10, 2022 8:24 am

LOVE this song and haven’t heard it in years – thanks so much!

MCD
MCD
February 9, 2022 12:52 pm

Great to see some Robert Palmer on here. Much missed. I remember you posting Some Like It Hot by The Power Station and loved that vinyl rip.

Can’t wait to hear this too. Thanks Paul 🙂

80spornstar
February 9, 2022 11:19 am

Nice one! Thank you Paul.
Hope your mom’s health goes well!

mauro
mauro
February 9, 2022 10:41 am

u have publiched the best.song of Robert Palmer ..thank u very much..and I’m very unuppy about what’s happening 2 your mom…I know what I’m sayng…becouse I’ve lost mine almost 3 years agò….and I miss me everiday everyday more! wish her a a speedy recovery and give her a kiss fr me! thank you with all my heart

Song And Dance
Song And Dance
February 9, 2022 10:40 am

One of my all-time favourite Robert Palmer songs, Paul. I haven’t forgiven him for dying yet! How dare he!
My record’s all worn now so I’m really looking forward to listening to your work. It will be awesome, I’m sure.

Paulo Rogério
Paulo Rogério
February 9, 2022 9:08 am

good

David Medsker
David Medsker
February 9, 2022 8:43 am

God love you, Paul. I have this 12″ and did my own digital rip of it 20 or so years ago, and it sounds…fine. Having this will be like hearing the song go from black and white to technicolor. Thank you!