BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Perfect Way” was only a minor hit when released in the UK (#48) but it became the band’s biggest US single. “Perfect Way” entered the US Billboard Top 40 on October 26, 1985. The song remained on the chart for thirteen weeks peaking at #11.
| Special note about this single: The version of “Perfect Way” on the ‘A’ side is unique and otherwise unreleased – it is different to the Kevorkian mix released on the standard UK/German 12″ singles and is longer than the US 12″ single version mixed by Alan Meyerson, Francois Kevorkian and Josh Abbey (AKA Committee). The time listed on the label is incorrect the actual duration is 7:21. |
SIDE A:
Perfect Way (Way Perfect Mix Extended) 7:21
Mixed By – Alan Meyerson, Francois Kevorkian*, Josh Abbey
SIDE B:
Perfect Way (Single Version) 4:02
Mixed By – John Potoker
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Perfect Way | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #11 |
| 1985 | Perfect Way | U.S. Billboard US Hot Dance/Club Play | #6 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-2357
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Gamson*, Maher*, Green*
Recorded By – Howard Gray
NOTES:
Original version available on the Warner Bros. album CUPID & PSYCHE 85 (1-25302).
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Could you please make this available again?
Thanks for this post!!! “Perfect Way” has that classic ’80s sound, and I love being able to add this “way perfect” mix to my lossless collection!
I too know of this version, but to have it is Paul-quality…wooo yes! (I only have the commercial UK 12″). Thanks for the weekend treat, Paul!
Cupid & Psyche ’85 is one of the best albums of that year, and one of the very first pop albums to incorporate electro & electronics. Kylie Minogue’s Body Language was apparently inspired by this album.
I love all the 5 singles from this album, with The Word Girl my tip for the top. Even the album tracks are very strong songs.
Happy weekend, Paul!
You’re welcome and Happy Weekend Ric!
Again a fantastic upload…thank you
You’re welcome Super C!
I knew this version already. It’s a quite rare version, congratulations paul.
The “version” mix is avaliable in 2 different mixes
One of the them you have already posted on this blog.
the other one is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FH0m3hyk-8&feature=related
Bodyalive you’re welcome and thank you for the information.
Thanks! I love Scritti Politti (particularly the “Cupid Psyche 85″ album)- Do you have the 12” of “Absolute,” too?
Hi doug just ordered “Absolute” today so give me a couple weeks 🙂
I didn’t know of this mix (being longer mostly and minor instrumentation changes)…awesome rip! Do you have the other mixes/12″s? Thanks again for an awesome quality conversion!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FH0m3hyk-8&feature=related
is what I am looking for in particular… 🙂
Yes, I’d love to have that UK mix in DJ Paul quality too.
oh, this is interesting! Wasn’t aware this version existed. I wonder if it’s a combination edit of the different mixes, hence ‘committee’? Thanks again, Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Disco D!