Tag: 1982

November 30, 2015

Imagination – Follow Me (Italy 12″)

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“Follow Me” is a 1982 single by British three piece band Imagination. Released only in Italy “Follow Me” was a non-lp track but did appear as the b-side for the single “Looking At Midnight” (UK #59). The b-side “Changes” had also been previously released internationally as a single reaching #29 in the UK and #46 on the US R&B chart.

The version of “Follow Me” is a remix and exclusive to this Italian pressing.

SIDE A:
Follow Me (12″ Version) 4:32

SIDE B:
Changes 5:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Red Bus Records ‎– DM 943
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Italy
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Funk
Style: Downtempo, Soul

CREDITS:
Written-By – A. Ingram*, L. John*, S. Jolley-T. Swain*

NOTES:
Sigla DISCORING
Made in Italy

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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

October 1, 2015

Grace Jones – Nipple To The Bottle (US 12″)

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“Nipple to the Bottle” is a single by the Jamaican singer and actress Grace Jones, released in 1982. “Nipple to the Bottle” was the lead single from Jones’ sixth studio album, Living My Life. The b-side “Ja Guys (Dub Version Of My Jamaican Guy) (Instrumental)” is exclusive to the US 12″ and has not appered on CD.

The single met with a considerable success, reaching Top 20 on Billboard R&B and dance charts. It did exceptionally well in New Zealand, where it became a number 3 hit.

SIDE A:
Nipple To The Bottle (Vocal) 6:54
Written-By – S. Dunbar*

SIDE B:
Ja Guys (Dub Version Of My Jamaican Guy) (Instrumental) 7:20

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

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1982	Nipple To The Bottle	U.S. Billboard Hot Black singles	#17
1982	Nipple To The Bottle	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records ‎– 0-99964
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Funk, Disco

CREDITS:
Mixed By – Steven Stanley
Producer – Alex Sadkin, Chris Blackwell
Written-By – G. Jones*

NOTES:
“Nipple To The Bottle” from the forthcoming LP “LIVING MY LIFE”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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September 30, 2015

Ministry – Cold Life (UK 12″)

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“Cold Life” was the debut single by American industrial band Ministry which, at the time, was a synthpop band. Released as a one off single in March 1982 “Cold Life” did not appear on any official studio album. The song debuted on the US Billboard dance chart on May 22, 1982 spending thiteen weeks on the survey peaking at #45.

SIDE A:
Cold Life 6:17

SIDE B:
I’m Falling 4:03
Cold Life Dub 6:26

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1982	Cold Life	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#45

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Situation Two ‎– SIT17T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Mar 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By [Vinyl Cut] – Bilbo (3)
Photography [Photo] – Contemporary Films
Producer – Al Jaurgensen*, Ian Burgess*
Sleeve – Loaded A.M.
Written-By – Al Jaurgensen*

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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September 29, 2015

The Members – Radio (UK 12″)

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“Radio” is a 1982 single by British punk band The Members that originated in Camberley, England. In Australia “Radio”was the bands biggest chart hit where it reached the top ten and stayed there for most of 1982. In the US the single debuted on the Billboard dance chart on August 28, 1982 peaking at #52, spending seven weeks on the survey. “Radio” was produced by English producer and nusican Martin Rushent who had also produced The Human League and ABC.

SIDE A:
Radio 3:56
Written-By – N. Bennett*

(If You) Can’t Stand Up 3:49
Written-By – J.M. Carroll*, N. Tesco*

SIDE B:
Radio (Dub Version) 5:53
Written-By – N. Bennett*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1982	Radio	U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#52

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records ‎– 12WIP 6773
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Engineer – Dave Allen*
Producer – Martin Rushent

NOTES:
Mastered at Town House.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi