BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Hypnotize” was the third single taken from the album Cupid & Psyche 85 by British/American pop group Scritti Politti. “Hypnotize” peaked at #68 on the U.K. singles chart in November 1984. In the United States “Hypnotize” became the groups third entry on the Billboard Dance chart peaking at #43.
SIDE A:
Hypnotize (Long) 6:31
SIDE B:
Hypnotize (Short) 4:24
Hypnotize (Version) 3:34
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Hypnotize | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #43 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – VS 725-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Poster
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style:Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer [New York] – Ray Bardani
Mixed By [London] – Gary Langan
Performer [Made By] – Gamson*, Maher*, Gartside*
Performer [With] – B.J. Nelson, Nick Moroch
Written-By – Green*
NOTES:
Includes a large fold out poster of Green Gartside
Manufactured in U.K.
From the LP “Cupid & Psyche 85”
Find the 12″ on 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
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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
Thank you very much Paul.
Thank you Paul. Is there a misslabel? “Long version” is actually “version” and viceversa.
Sorry I made a mistake: ” short” is actually “long”, “version” is “short” and “long” is “version”
You are right, that´s what it says on one of my 12inches too.
A1 long 4:24
A2 short 3:34
B version 6:31
My other 12inch reads
A1 version 1
A2 7inch single
B version 2
I went by what was listed on Discogs gyess I should have payed more attention. Sorry about that.
Definitely a memory jerker for those of us who grew up in the eighties. But Paul, it’s a British group. I know he (Green) was working with two american musicians by this point but Scritti started as a 3/4 piece band here in the UK and although that line up was gone by this point (which was their height commercially) this line up didn’t prevail either. The current line up is all british, but it doesn’t matter anyway, Scritti is now acknowledged to be all about Green Gartside. Same way Aztec Camera became really just about Roddy. Green is Scritti.… Read more »
Day after day you bring classic gems back into the world – thank you Paul!
Some of the best pop music of the 80s, this. Slightly disappointed the Green poster isn’t included 🙂 but I imagine that it would be difficult to scan. Anyway, cheers!
Another treat for sure Paul. I love this song, this group, that…VOICE!! I always feel the on-line community is rewarded whenever you post something. Actually, everything you post is a heavenly surprise, a gift. And when it is a personal favorite like this song, it’s a total miracle. You are the man, Paul. You astound me by your excellent tastes You make my days, nights and every moment in between something to relish and revel in.
Jeff
Thank you Jeff. It was like musical chairs with regards to the record I was going to post today. I had issues with a couple of other contenders but Scritti Politti won the game 🙂
Finally! Taken from a great album which I have on vinyl and cd. The awesome “Absolute” was my first of ten Scritti Politti 12inches. I still love Green Gartside´s voice. My favourite album track was an is “A Little Knowledge” which unfortunately was not published as a single. I would have loved to have a 12-minute suite made out of that. Well, you can´t have it all, can you? 🙂
One of my favorite tracks from that album too Song_and_Dance would have made a great single 🙂
Very nice Paul. Always good to hear some Scritti Politti. Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome Jay65 🙂
Thanks Paul. One of my SP faves.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂