BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
“Are You Sure” is a single by English duo So featuring Marcus Bell and Mark Long, who were previously members of a band called The Opposition. “Are You Sure” reached #61 in the UK and #41 in the United States in February 1988.
SIDE A:
Are You Sure (Dance Mix) 7:42
Engineer – Ron St. Germain
Engineer [Assistant] – Dennis Mitchell
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – François Kevorkian
SIDE B:
Are You Sure (Dub Mix) 5:06
Engineer – Ron St. Germain
Engineer [Assistant] – Dennis Mitchell
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – François Kevorkian
Are You Sure (Single Edit) 4:08
Producer, Engineer – Walter Turbitt
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Are You Sure | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #41 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI-Manhattan Records – V-56077
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Written-By – Bell*, Long*
NOTES:
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York.
From the LP “Horseshoe In The Glove”
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
Hi! Is there any chance to re up this download? I love this son. Thanks in advance! Regards
Gracias, gracias gracias.
Wow a nice discovery for me !
I just checked the video on YT and I love it 🙂
Thanks Paul.
Another one of those obscure, underrated synth-pop group. I’ve known about this group from my brother who got an album by them. Never heard the Kevorkian mix until now. Thanks for this rare gem and Happy holidays!
OMG! I use to so, so love this song. It was one of my big favourites at the time and kind of forgotten it over the years, but now you bring it all back for me. Rekindled memories and what a brilliant mix as well.
Massive thanks for this Paul
You’re welcome Roy 🙂
Hey Paul, I keep saying to myself, “I think I know this one, but I’m not so sure.” So looking forward to getting home to give it a spin. I really appreciate this “new” music. A lot of the times, it becomes my new favorite. Such gifts you bestow on our ears.
Many Thanks,
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff this is one of my favorites hope you like it 🙂
Wow. I remember this one Paul. Thanks again.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
I took a deep breath when this one was posted. This one has been a part of my 80s playlist for years but my rip from CD has always sounded flat and I haven’t heard the dance remix or seen the artwork so I can’t wait to give it a listen. It’s sort of hard song to find these days so this was a most welcome surprise. Thank you for posting as some of these songs you have posted are part of my life like the picture of my wife on my bed stand or the memory of fishing with… Read more »
You’re welcome MillCity9 I love this song too 🙂