BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981
“Muscle Bound” is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on March 23, 1981, as the third single from their debut album Journeys to Glory. In the UK, it was released as a double A-side with the song “Glow”; elsewhere, “Glow” was included as the B-side. It was their third consecutive Top 20 hit in their native UK, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also charted at No. 18 in Ireland, No. 32 in the Netherlands, and No. 97 in Australia.
The 12″ single is titled “Glow” with an extended version of “Glow” on the A-side and a remix of “Muscle Bound” on the B-side.
SIDE A:
Glow (12″ Version) 8:09
SIDE B:
Muscle Bound (Remix) 4:53
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Reformation – CHS 12 2509, Chrysalis – CHS 12 2509
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 23 Mar 1981
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave
CREDITS:
Design – Graham Smith (5)
Producer – Richard James Burgess
Written-By – G. Kemp*
NOTES:
Lacquer Cut At – The Town House
Mastered At – The Town House
Find the 12″ 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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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Thanks Paul, Appreciate the Spandau Ballet, and another classic band. They’ve certainly had their ups and downs, and turmoil now without a lead singer. But back then, they were definitely competitors in the UK, with many other new wave bands in the 80’s. Here in the US, they only had a few hits though. I didn’t catch onto them originally, except for the song ‘Gold’, because I didn’t like ‘true’, and that was about it. But getting some compilations, and boxed sets like the 3cd set Reformation were a great way to catch up on all their mixes, and singles,… Read more »
It seems every time SB comes out of my speaker at work someone comments about how good whatever the song playing is. I thought I was too cool back in their heyday to admit to liking them, but after becoming an old bugger like (probably) most of us here, I couldn’t care less. Fans of Spandau’s Kemp twins might like to see them portray Reggie and Ronnie Kray in the 1990 gangster film The Krays. You all most likely already know that. Stay well people!!!
I fell into the Duranie category when SB was in their heyday but I appreciate them so much more now that I am an old bugger too 🙂 Love The Krays have not seen it in ages though. Be well, my friend 🙂
Thanks Paul – didn’t realise this was a double A-side, not heard Glow before.
You, re welcome, Jermajesty its a fantastic track 🙂
Thanks, Paul! The song is very similar to most Duran Duran songs! 🙂
Or Duran Duran is very similar to Spandau Ballet. The two bands did have a sort of rivalry going between them during the 80s.
Fantastic, Paul! I don´t think I had ever heard the 12″ remix of “Glow” before. What a great find.
And just as Jeff, I LOVE Muslebound. Doesn´t it just sound like a chain gang song? 🙂 Just great.
Definitely a chain gang song. Love this period of the Spans 🙂
Very, very cool Paul. Sometimes when faced with a grueling task of manual labor, I would sing this song “Muscle Bound’ to myself. I’m excited about this 12-inch because of the remix and the extended version of “Glow.” Thank you Paul for another opportunity to check out the great Spandau Ballet.
Jeff
Two great tracks on one disc. Pretty sure the “Muscle Bound” remix is exclusive it did not appear on the 2015 remasters.
thanks Paul. I love everything from SB.
You’re welcome, Omar 🙂