Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985
NEW 2024 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration
Original post date: March 9, 2012
“Perfect Way” was only a modest hit in the UK, peaking at #48, but it became Scritti Politti’s biggest success in the U.S. The song entered the Billboard Top 40 on October 26, 1985, and spent 13 weeks on the chart, reaching its peak at #11.
Notably, the “Perfect Way” version featured on the ‘A’ side of this single is unique and otherwise unavailable elsewhere. It differs from the Kevorkian mix found on the standard UK and German 12″ singles. It is longer than the U.S. 12″ single version mixed by Alan Meyerson, François Kevorkian, and Josh Abbey (credited as Committee). While the label lists an incorrect runtime, the actual duration is 7:24.
+De-notes vinyl-only
SIDE A:
Perfect Way (Way Perfect Mix Extended)+ 7:24
Mixed By – Alan Meyerson, Francois Kevorkian*, Josh Abbey
SIDE B:
Perfect Way (Single Version) 4:03
Mixed By – John Potoker
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Perfect Way | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #11 |
| 1985 | Perfect Way | U.S. Billboard US Hot Dance Music / Club Play | #6 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – PRO-A-2357
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
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
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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 25 (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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Thanks for this update Paul!! My second favorite genre is 80’s dance/pop and this pretty much exemplifies that! So catchy, such feel good music! Like Walking On Sunshine. And I’m excited about the exclusive extended mix on the A-side. That’s one thing I love about US 12″ and 7″ promos, all the exclusive mixes that were sent to radio stations to promote their singles. Ah, when record companies actually existed. When music & collecting was fun. When people had good taste… Don’t get me started, LOL!! Thank you Paul!!
What about boom there she’s was us 12” remixed and edited by dj Steve Thompson
it sounded like chep Nunez edits for boom there she was post it tomorrow ok
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Yessss! This is one of the best songs ever! I have a promo 12” of it and I wonder if this is the same or not? Once again you’ll have me digging in my archives! Just love it… thanks for this rip! 🎉
I am very happy you gave this twelve a new polishing! This version is bliss, Paul. It was my first introduction to the band. I love these mixes so much! You herald the 80’s so much! We’re all so lucky!
Jeff
P.S. Thanks again for those “Sadeness” mixes, Paul. I’m still in a state of intense tumescence!!
Jeff, you always bring a smile to my face!
I LOVE this!!!!!!!!