Tag: 1984

February 6, 2014

Giorgio Moroder Featuring Paul Engemann – Reach Out (US 12″)

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“Reach Out” is a 1984 song by Giorgio Moroder featuring Paul Engemann. “Reach Out” became the official theme song to the 33rd Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. The song debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on July, 21 1984 and peaked at #81. “Reach Out” also charted in Germany #1, Switzerland #2 and on the Dutch Top 40 singles at #47.

SIDE A:
Reach Out (Extended Dance Mix) 5:39

SIDE B:
Reach Out (Instrumental) 4:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Reach Out	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#81

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– 44-05041
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Composed By, Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Lyrics By – Giorgio Moroder, Paul Engemann, Richie Zito

NOTES:
Track Theme from The Official Music Of The 1984 Games.
Recorded at Oasis Recording Studios.

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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

February 3, 2014

Danny Elfman – Gratitude (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on May 31, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

“Gratitude” is a Danny Elfman song recorded with his band Oingo Boingo and taken from the album So-Lo. The band chose to record the song as a “backup band” for their longtime frontman primarily to circumvent a dispute with their label. It has also been stated that this was an opportunity for the band to record songs that had been deemed unsuitable for a proper Oingo Boingo album. The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the film Beverly Hills Cop.

In the United States “Gratitude” debuted on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart on January 26, 1985. After spending nine weeks on the survey “Gratitude” peaked at #17.

SIDE A:
Gratitude (Extended Dance Version) 6:44

SIDE B:
Gratitude (Tornado Version) 7:02
Gratitude (Short Version) 4:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint

U.S. ChART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Gratitude	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#17

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23532
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
Credits: Edited By – Latin Rascals, The
Producer – Danny Elfman, Paul Ratajczak, Steve Bartek
Remix – Jay Burnett, Mark Kamins
Written-By – Danny Elfman

NOTES:
From the LP” “SO-LO”

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

January 30, 2014

Helen Terry – Stuttering (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Stuttering” is the second solo single released by British singer Helen Terry. Terry is best known for her backing vocal work with Culture Club. The single was produced by Don Was and debuted on the UK singles chart on October 13, 1984 peaking at #84.

SIDE A:
Stuttering (Club Mix) 6:24

SIDE B:
Stuttering (7″ Version) 3:59
Stuttering (Dub Mix) 4:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 724-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer, Mixed By – John Potoker
Producer – Don Was

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

January 23, 2014

Michael Des Barres & Holly Knight – Obsession (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on October 6, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

“Obsession” is a 1983 song originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was prominently featured in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, most notably in a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren’s face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film’s soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger.

In 1984 the synthpop/New Wave group Animotion covered the song. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV.

SIDE A:
Obsession (Single Version) 3:50

SIDE B:
Obsession (Extended Version) 5:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-17262
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Executive Producer – Danny Goldberg
Producer – Mike Chapman
Written-By – Holly Knight, Michael Des Barres

NOTES:
From the original motion picture soundtrack “A NIGHT IN HEAVEN”

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