BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
Re-Rip Remaster
Originally I posted this one back in 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!
“Swear” was a 1980s pop song originally recorded by Tim Scott (McConnell) and released by Sire Records in 1983. The following year Sheena Easton covered the song for her 1984 album A Private Heaven. It reached #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
SIDE A:
Swear (Dance Mix) 5:30
SIDE B:
Swear (Dub Mix) 3:27
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
CHARTS:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Swear | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #80 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America – V-7847-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Engineer – David Leonard
Producer, Arranged By, Remix – Greg Mathieson
Remix – Rusty Garner
Written-By: Tim Scott*
NOTES:
Original version appears on the EMI America LP “A Private Heaven”
“An Endless Music Mix”.
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
DjPaulT, thank you for this post. I actually liked this song so much better than Sugar Walls. Couldn’t think why it failed to chart in the Top 20.
Would you have the Ice Out In The Rain remix? That is pretty rare.
Hi Macha where can I find that remix? Is it on the 7″?
Hi DjPaulT, I heard an mp3 of it, floating about on the Internet. I think it appears on a Sheena compilation disc, 20 Great Love Songs. But I didn’t know there was a remix for it in the first place. Was hoping you’d have it, as you have such a vast library.
Hi Macha the only thing I could find was a 7″ release from the Netherlands but i’m not sure if it’s a remix. I did also see that CD compilation you mentioned.
This is the 7″ release on Discogs if anyone can tell me if it has the remix I would appreciate it.
http://www.discogs.com/Sheena-Easton-Ice-Out-In-The-Rain/release/989833
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZGDD6Q/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687782&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000NJ50Z8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=09HH8F7DW4P2HMCD0G2V
The “Ice Out In The Rain” remix appears on this recent CD from 2012.
This is a different 12″ than what Sheena got us used to, and I love it for that! Of course I own it like most of her 80ies 12inches, I am very confident about the sound quality it now has and I’m excited to push the “download” button. Paul please continue the “Sheena” project. Swear!
You’re welcome George E. it will be continuing 🙂
Hi DJ PAUL,
Do you have any DIVINE 12 Inches?
He died 25 Years Ago today!
Thanks
x
Hi Max I do have some Divine but I already have todays post palnned.
Thanks– it’s great to have all these Sheena singles in 24-bit! I hope you can post “Do It For Love” as well! 🙂
I am planning to Doug, probably next week 🙂
I LOVED LOVED LOVED the album ..(Sheenas BEST album) and I did buy the 12″ single to complete the collection but I didnt play it much. This single disappointed me .. perhaps it was the rap/speaking/screaming combo that put me off. Too much happening in this single. There were many other single choices to give us !
You’re welcome Ramone. I feel the opposite I love the rap and the screaming lol.
Thanks, Paul! This was always one of my favorites from A Private Heaven, and I was disappointed that the Dance Mix was omitted from the CD re-issue. Did you know it was actually a cover? To my knowledge, first recorded by Tim Scott in 1983.
Hi you’re welcome Christian. Yeah I knew it was a cover it’s mentioned in the description above. I also have the Tim Scott 12″ which has the LP and edit versions. I will have to dig it out and see if it’s in good enough condition for a possible future post.
Hi Paul. What can I say today? I just can send you another kiss for this post 🙂
aah thank you Spring 🙂
Thanks Paul!
Let’s make a 12″inch collection!
You’re welcome Drake 🙂
Cool, thank you!
You’re welcome buddy :0
Very nice job! Already added to iPod!
Thank you Mike. enjoy! 🙂
S.W.E.A.R.!. Sweeeeeeeeaar!!!! Love the Sheena week!!
Thanks Chwee!