BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Object of My Desire” is a song recorded by American group Starpoint from the album Restless. The song was released in 1985 by Elektra Records.
The song was a major hit for the group, becoming their first single to crack the top ten on the R&B singles chart, reaching number 8, and it also entered the top 40 on the pop charts, peaking at number 25. It also entered the dance charts, peaking at number 12, and number 7 on the Dance “Maxi singles” charts. In the United Kingdom, the song reached number 96 on the pop chart.
In 2005, American DJ Dana Rayne released a euro trance cover of the song that proved to be successful in the United Kingdom, charting at number 7 in early January.
SIDE A:
Object Of My Desire (Vocal/12″ Version) 5:42
Producer – Producer – Keith Diamond, Lionel Job
SIDE B:
Send Me A Letter (Vocal/LP Version) 4:58
Producer – Lionel Job
Object Of My Desire (Instrumental Version) 5:08
Producer – Keith Diamond, Lionel Job
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Object Of My Desire | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #25 |
| 1985 | Object Of My Desire | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #8 |
| 1985 | Object Of My Desire | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #12 |
| 1985 | Object Of My Desire | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles sales | #7 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra – 0-66891
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Electro, Funk
NOTES:
From the LP “RESTLESS”
Find the 12″ on 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: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold 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
Oh my how much fun is this! I saw them open for somebody back in the day…was it Morris Day or Kool & the Gang?!
Love it, thx for another trip down memory lane!
Thank you so much Paul! This song is my jam! It never fails to make me smile and dance. Also love Starpoint’s “Restless”. Fun Fact: a young Fergie recorded her cover of “Restless” for the saturday morning show “Kids Incorporated” (I watched that show every saturday morning as a kid myself!)
Just got done ripping and cleaning this. Will have to compare.
Either way this is a excellent track from this era.
Enjoy! 🙂
Thanks so much Paul! I have always loved this track, and dont have it.
You’re welcome cdmaniac 🙂
Great track and great to see it here! Thanks, Paul!
You’re welcome VanceMan 🙂
Another fine one Paul! Like yesterday I discover “new” sweet music. The remixes are awesome. But the best song for me on this record is “Send me a letter”. This song gives a happy vibe and radiates heat. It may warm you up a little bit on these frosty days.
Thank you, Daniel. It is quite frosty in my part of the world temperature has not gotten above freezing for several days. This jam will certainly warm things up 🙂
Awesome! Looks like you are highlighting tracks this week from my favorite dance station in NYC back in the day, 92 KTU!
Trying to go a little more into the mainstream hits this week Cindy. Enjoy! 🙂
I was so surprised that this single didn’t do any better. I remember the song being EVERYWHERE and our college station played it a lot and I heard it at dances and clubs. I love the forcefulness of the electronic sounds in the record. Too cool Paul. You make me feel like a young adult all over again. I love reliving my youth with your dynamic rips. The songs/sounds sound better than I remember. You make me froth at the ears!!!
Jeff
Thank you, Jeff. This song was always a favorite of mine. My first Djing job was at a roller skating rink and this song was a staple at that time. Great memories 🙂
Nice one Paul! Great to see you taking on some electro funk with your excellent rips. There’s some really great stuff from this genre and era that often slipped through the cracks so to speak.
Thank you, Thomas. I do like to mix things up a bit 🙂