BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Communication” was the third single taken from the third studio album “True” by British band Spandau Ballet. In the UK “Communication spent ten weeks on the singles chart peaking at #12. In the United States “Communication” spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #59 on April 21, 1984.
The Japan 7″ features a unique picture sleeve one of two that were released in that country.
SIDE A:
Communication 3:25
SIDE B:
Communication (Edited Club) 2:41
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Communication | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #59 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – WWS-17344
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: Japan
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Spandau Ballet, Steve Jolley & Tony Swain
NOTES:
From the LP “TRUE”
Find the 7″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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
Coming to this site, I always feel like Rip Van Winkle, just waking up and confronted with all these sites, sounds and recollections from decades past. Burning The Ground is quite a head trip. I have you to thank, for better or worse, Paul.
I CRINGE at the site of Spandau trying to recreate, copy, bite Duran Duran’s RIO look and style. CRINGE I tell ya!
Love these Japanese releases – thanks Paul.
It looks like Spandau Ballet went on vacation at Club Tropicana.
Thanks Paul. SB were and still are one of my favorite bands. Thanks for these rare vinyl rips.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
I remember hearing this song on the UK Top 40 countdown and always hoped it would break the top 10. The Japan sleeve for this single is great and as you point out is unique.
Cheers Paul 🙂
Cheers Mark 🙂
That is a great cover Paul!! I just marvel at your collection, it’s so eclectic and something that is so valuable!! You’re such an artist yourself with the perfect digital renderings and picture scans. Burning The Ground is such a dazzling site on so many levels. A sonic museum, if you will. Thanks for this track and I like that there is a club edit on the B-side. You’re on fire all-the-time Paul!! You put me in a state of ecstasy 24/7!!!
Jeff
Thank you Jeff 🙂
Regarding their shorts on the front cover…”One of these kids is doing his own thing…one of these kids is not the same” 🙂
I wonder who will get this reference. 🙂
Those are some serious 70s shorts!!
By the way, Paul THANK YOU for all you do!!!!!