Tag: 1984

July 17, 2013

Laurie Anderson – Selections From Mister Heartbreak (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Selections From Mister Heartbreak” is a US 12″ promo only release containing edits and extended versions of tracks from Laurie Andersons second album Mister Heartbreak released in February 1984. The track “Sharkey’s Day” was released as the lead single from the album and was for many years the theme song of Lifetime Television Network.

“Excellent Birds” features vocals by Peter Gabriel. In 1986 Gabriel included an alternate version titled “This Is the Picture (Excellent Birds)” and included it on his album So.

SIDE A:
Sharkey’s Day (Edit) 4:07
Producer – Bill Laswell, Laurie Anderson

Sharkey’s Night (Long Version) 3:58
Producer – Bill Laswell, Laurie Anderson
Vocals – William S. Burroughs

SIDE B:
Excellent Birds (LP Version) 3:12
Producer – Laurie Anderson, Peter Gabriel
With – Peter Gabriel

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– PRO-A-2123
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Pop Rock, Avantgarde

NOTES:
Promotional copy, not for sale.
Special versions from the album “MISTER HEARTBREAK”

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

June 6, 2013

Paul McCartney – No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Mix) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“No More Lonely Nights” is a song written by Paul McCartney, which was first released in September 1984. It can be heard on the soundtrack, Give My Regards to Broad Street.

The single reached #6 in the US and #2 in the UK. In 1987, it was included in McCartney’s double album compilation, All the Best!.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of allmusic said the song was “an absolutely lovely mid-tempo tune graced by a terrific David Gilmour guitar solo.” In a radio interview prior to 1990’s Knebworth concerts, Gilmour told Jim Ladd that “No More Lonely Nights” was the last thing McCartney recorded for the film, and that he told McCartney to give his session fee to a charity of his choice.

The Arthur Baker remixes that appear on this US 12″ Promo are exclusive to this release and have never been released commercially.

SIDE A:
No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Edit) 4:14

SIDE B:
No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Mix) 6:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Minnt

CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	No More Lonely Nights	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#6
1984	No More Lonely Nights	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#16
1984	No More Lonely Nights	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary	#2

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– AS 1990, MPL Communications ‎– AS 1990
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Producer – George Martin
Remix – Arthur Baker
Written-By – P. McCartney*

NOTES:
Taken from the Columbia Lp:
“Give My Regards To Broad Street”

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

May 24, 2013

P.P. Arnold – Electric Dreams (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Electric Dreams” is a song by American singer P.P. Arnold from the soundtrack album and motion picture of the same name. The song was released as a single in 1984 in Europe and New Zealand. Produced by Don Was and written by Boy George and Phil Pickett the song failed to make an impact on the charts. The track also features a guitar solo from English musician, singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist Peter Frampton.

SIDE A:
Electric Dreams (International Dateline Mix) 5:25

SIDE B:
Electric Dreams (Esperanto Mix) 5:12

Electric Dreams 4:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: 10 Records ‎– TEN 29-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Guitar [Solo] – Peter Frampton
Mixed By – John Potoker
Producer – Don Was
Written-By – Boy George, Phil Pickett

NOTES:
Taken from the soundtrack of the motion picture “ELECTRIC DREAMS”

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May 8, 2013

Giorgio Moroder With Philip Oakey – Together In Electric Dreams (German 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Together in Electric Dreams” is a song by the British singer and composer Philip Oakey, lead singer of the electronic band The Human League and Italian producer Giorgio Moroder. It was written by Oakey and Moroder and recorded for the original soundtrack of the 1984 film Electric Dreams.

It later formed part of the joint album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder, released in 1985. Released as a single in the UK in September 1984 it proved a major commercial success, actually eclipsing the original film it was intended to promote. It reached No.3 in the UK Singles Chart, staying in the charts for 13 weeks. In the US the single reached #20 on the Billboard dance chart.

SIDE A:
Together In Electric Dreams (Extended) 6:22

SIDE B:
Together In Electric Dreams (Instrumental) 5:05

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Together In Electric Dreams	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#20

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 601 521-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Mixed By – Steve Bates
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Written By – Giorgio Moroder, Philip Oakey
Written-By – Giorgio Moroder, Philip Oakey
Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – MG-1201<E>

NOTES:
Taken from the original soundtrack of the film “ELECTRIC DREAMS”

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SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi