Tag: 1981

October 18, 2016

Bow Wow Wow – Prince Of Darkness (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981

“Prince Of Darkness” was the third single released by English new wave band Bow Wow Wow. The song was only released as a single, but a mostly instrumental version made it on the corresponding album as “sinner! sinner! sinner!”. “Prince Of Darkness” debuted on the UK singles chart August 15, 1981 peaking at #58.

For the 12″ “Orangutang” is not listed on the sleeve or labels and is mixed with “Sinner, Sinner, Sinner” I did not seperate the tracks in order to keep the integrity of the original vinyl.

SIDE A:
Prince Of Darkness (12″ Version) 4:13

SIDE B:
Orangutang/Sinner, Sinner, Sinner 5:05

VINYL BRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA ‎– RCAT 100 (PC 5383)
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:
Design – Nick Egan
Photography By – Andy Earl

NOTES:
“Orangutang” is not listed on sleeve or label.

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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

September 15, 2016

The Associates – A (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981

“A” was the eighth single released by Scottish new wave band The Associates. The track features backing vocals by Robert Smith of The Cure. Both “A” and “Would I… Bounce Back” were remixed for the 1982 re-issue of the bands debut album The Affectionate Punch.

SIDE A:
A (Remix) 3:50
Backing Vocals – Robert Smith

SIDE B:
Would I… Bounce Back (Remix) 3:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Fiction Records ‎– FICSX 13
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: Oct 1981
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – The Associates, Mike Hedges
Written-By – Rankine*, MacKenzie*

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

May 27, 2016

Spider – Better Be Good To Me (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981

“Better Be Good to Me” is a hit rock song, written by Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn and Holly Knight. The song was originally recorded in 1981 by American rock band Spider with co-writer Holly Knight as a member. Holly Knight went on to become a successful songwriter for various artists and later formed Device. “Better Be Good To Me” later became a hit for Tina Turner in 1984.

Spider’s version was taken from their second album Between the Lines and features Amanda Blue on lead vocals.

SIDE A:
Better Be Good To Me (Long Version) 7:24
Producer – Mike Chapman
Written-By – Holly Knight, Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn

SIDE B:
I Love 3:11
Producer – Mike Chapman
Written-By – A. Fig*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Dreamland Records ‎– DLSPX 11
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo
Country: UK
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

NOTES:
From the LP “BETWEEN LINES”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

November 10, 2015

Imagination – Body Talk (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981

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“Body Talk” is the debut single by British soul/dance group Imagination, produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain and released in 1981. “Body Talk” was an immediate hit, reaching No. 4 on the UK singles chart.

SIDE A:
Body Talk 6:00
Written-By – Ashley Ingram, Leee John, Steve Jolley-Tony Swain*

SIDE B:
Body Talk (Instrumental) 4:52
Written-By – Steve Jolley-Tony Swain*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-13956
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, Downtempo

CREDITS:
Mixed By, Engineer – Morgan Khan, Tony Swain
Producer, Arranged By – Tony Swain & Steve Jolley*

NOTES:
Recorded In England
From the LP “BODY TALK”

Track durations are incorrect on labels.

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi