GURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
REQUEST
“Change Your Mind” was a single released by Sharpe & Numan (a collaboration between Gary Numan and jazz keyboardist/producer Bill Sharpe, member of the jazz fusion group Shakatak).
“Change Your Mind” debuted on the UK singles chart on February 9. 1985 peaking ar #17. In the United States “Change Your Mind” debuted on the Billboard Dace chart on June 29, 1985 spending five weeks on the survey peaking at #35.
After the success of “Change Your Mind” further singles followed and an album “Automatic” was released in 1989.
This US 12″ features an exclusive Razormaid remix by Joseph Watt in addition to the Wally Brill mixes.
SIDE A:
Change Your Mind (Razormaid Version) 7:24
Edited By – Joseph Watt
Remix – Wally Brill
SIDE B:
Change Your Mind (Single Version) 4:04
Remix – Wally Brill
Change Your Mind (Extended Version) 8:20
Remix – Wally Brill
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Change Your Mind | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #35 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor – 883 061-1 DJ
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Bill Sharpe
Producer [Assistant], Mixed By – Nick Smith (4)
Written-By – W. Sharpe*, R. Odell*
NOTES:
Recorded at Rock City Studios.
Mastered at Sterling.
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
can we get this reuploaded pls
Great to finally be able to have this again? One of my favorite 12″ of the 80’s.
Very cool! Thank you!
Yes, Paul, that’s what I ment with “extremly different mastering”, not only is the mastering too loud, but the songs sound completely different 🙁 which is Such A Shame LOL pun intended, cause the tracklisting is phenomenal and they got the original masters, a real waste!
Another 80s synth classic! Never was impressed with the Razormaid mixes, probably have them all (mp3 only), not that I consider them bad, just nothing special. But this mix must be some of his best work. On the Blank & Jones CD compilation So80s 6, there is a different Razormaid mix of this song which is 24 seconds longer. It’s clearly the same author but slightly different arrangement and an extremly different mastering on the CD!
http://www.discogs.com/Blank-Jones-So80s-Soeighties-6/release/3176613
Davos I never cared much for the So80s compilations they just don’t sound that great in my opinion and mastered way too loud. I think the mix they used was the Razormaid version from the actual remix service because it has the same duration 7:45. The vinyl remix runs 7:24/25.
According to Discogs, this was released in Australia in 1985. I suppose living in a dead-end town away from the clever city folk is the reason why I’ve never heard of it. Thanks for the education Paul – you are a constant source of “I did not know that” moments!
Stephen I have those moments a lot when I am working on each project 🙂
Wow. More Numan / Sharpe & Numan / Radio heart / Tubeway army / Paul Gardiner / Numa records / anything with Gary would be appreciated!
See what I can do Neil.
Never had the Razormaid remix. Thank you!
you’re welcome Mothloop 🙂
Red hot track, Paul! Thanks for introducing me to another crucial 80s track 🙂
you’re welcome Tim 🙂
Great Paul (as always)
because you’ve ripped the complete 12″ with the Razormaid version!
the 2010 reissue of the album Automation by Cherry Red, missed the extended version.
what a shame!
have you got also Pete Wylie “Sinful”?
thanks, I respect you!
As a matter of fact I do BE.D12” it planning to get it posted soon 🙂
I love when you post something that has a Razormaid! remix on it. Looking forward to hearing your rip Paul to compare it with Joseph’s original. You have a nice brightness to your rips which I adore. Joseph is all about quality as well, but I do like your touch when it comes to mastering.
Thanks for another cool jam and all you do consistently. Your awesomeness can’t be beat!
Fondly,
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff 🙂
Thanks Paul. One of Gary’s best!
you’re welcome Omar 🙂
Awesome….
thanks Paul, for the rip! 🙂
Really nice, because I don’t have these mixes!
You’re welcome Ex15 🙂