BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989
REQUEST
Only released in the US and Canada “Waiting Game” was the third single taken from British sophisti-pop group Swing Out Sister’s 1989 album “Kaleidoscope World”. The single reached #19 on the Canadian singles chert while in the US it made top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart peaking at #6. On the Billboard Hot 100 “Waiting Game” reached the #86 position.
SIDE A:
Waiting Game (Extended Version) 6:38
Waiting Game (Remix Edit) 3:50
SIDE B:
Waiting Game (Ultimix) 7:06
Waiting Game (Dub) 4:50
Coney Island Man 3:40
Producer – Swing Out Sister
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Waiting Game | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #86 |
| 1989 | Waiting Game | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | #6 |
| 1989 | Waiting Game | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play | #33 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Fontana – 874 191-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy (tracks: A1 to B2)
Written-By – Connell*, Drewery*
NOTES:
From the LP; “Kaleidoscope World”
Processed (Plating/Metalwork) at Hub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp. based on the ‘HUB’ etchings (entered under ‘Mastered At’ temporarily for now).
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
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 Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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
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Hi Paul. Thanks so much for posting!! This is my favorite single from Kaleidoscope World, and the Remix Edit is unique to this 12″. I’m surprised this song wasn’t a bigger hit in the US since its not a far cry from Breakout – much more mainstream “pop” than the rest of the album. The mixes on this single are excellent. Thanks again.
Wishing you a great 2014!
WOW! A Superb Orsome Sensational post, Paul!
Been after the rare versions here for the longest time. This in fact is my favourite single off the sophomore album. I simply don’t understand why it wasn’t even a single released in the UK! Truly baffling!
Happy weekend, Paul!
Thank you so much for this, Paul–been tracking down this rare Remix Edit version of “Waiting Game” for years–it was a USA-only release, which I heard being played only on radio during the year it was released. Subsequent “best of” SOS compilations don’t have this rare single mix, so I’m overjoyed that I finally got to listen to it again through you, truly appreciate it! If you have the European 12″ of “You On My Mind,” there is a short edit version there that’s also considered rare, as it’s the only version of “You On My Mind” without the horns… Read more »
Loved this single. SOS were the missing link between Bacharach and new wave.
Thank you Paul!!! I love this song.Have a good weekend!!!
Love it, Love it, Love it! … Thanks Paul.
You are amazing and everyone will agree with me on this. I am a huge fan of SOS and I’m so glad to see this on here. The added Ultimix version is a remix collector’s dream come true.
Great post Paul! Contains rare mixes not easily found elsewhere. I think I never heard the remix edit. Thanks, hope you had a great Christmas.
Great, Paul! Thanks!
Hey Paul, super love this group and i can’t wait to listen to the Ultimix version! Happy New Year Paul. Wish you the best in health!
Always up for more SOS! Thanks, Paul, and happy new year!
thank you so much bro.Have a nice weekend/end of year and all the best for you in 2014
Nice track, look forward to the mixes, thanks Paul…..
You’re welcome Ex15 🙂
Thanks Paul! There were others like When In Rome, Waterfront, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Hue & Cry, etc, but SOS really was the face of the Sophisti-pop genre. It saddens me that it, or Jazz-influenced pop, hasn’t had a resurgence.
You’re welcome Goodguy. I could see This track reminds me a bit of something that Lisa Stansfield would record.
I think more of blues when I think of her, but Classical, Blues, Jazz, Ethnic/World…all those genres were embraced for a time in England during the 80’s. Blue Zone might not have made it, and propelled her career, these days.