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Ready For The World – Oh Sheila (US 12″)

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“Oh Sheila” by Ready for the World is a standout track from the mid-1980s, showcasing the band’s unique blend of R&B and pop. Its catchy melody and smooth production helped it climb to the top of several Billboard charts, making it one of the defining songs of the era. The comparison to Prince is understandable, given the song’s funky style and rhythmic elements, which reflect his influence on the genre.

Melvin Riley Jr.’s decision to use a faux British accent adds an interesting layer to the song, showcasing the band’s willingness to experiment with sound. The song’s lyrics, often interpreted as a nod to Sheila E., further contribute to its mystique and appeal. Overall, “Oh Sheila” remains a classic that captures the essence of 80s R&B.”

*De-notes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Oh Sheila (Extended Version) 6:50

SIDE B:
Oh Sheila (Dubstrumental)* 4:01
Oh Sheila (Acappella)* 3:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1985 Oh Sheila U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23572
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Electro, Funk

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP, “Ready For The World”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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Olivia Newton-John – Soul Kiss (US 12″)

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Originally posted March 17, 2018

Remembering our OLIVIA on what would have been her 76th Birthday.

“Soul Kiss” is a song recorded by the English-born Australian singer Olivia Newton-John for her twelfth studio album, Soul Kiss (1985). Originally, “Soul Kiss” was a standby song for the album, but Olivia fell in love with the track, and it was released as the lead single from the album on 25 September 1985 by MCA Records. The song was produced by John Farrar and written by Mark Goldenberg.

“Soul Kiss” reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated November 23, 1985. It marked Olivia’s twenty-first top-twenty single in the US.

The music video for “Soul Kiss,” directed by David Mallet, showcased a different side of Olivia, featuring scenes of her on a red satin altar-like table and engaging in suggestive interactions. The video also included reenactments of classic kiss scenes from black and white films “Wuthering Heights” and “Casablanca.” It’s worth noting that Olivia was pregnant during filming, and her then-husband Matt Lattanzi played the male lead in the video.

*Denotes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Soul Kiss (Extended Dance Mix) 6:56

SIDE B:
Soul Kiss (Dub Mix) 6:16*
Soul Kiss (Instrumental Mix) 5:02*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Soul Kiss U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #20
1985 Soul Kiss U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks #20
1985 Soul Kiss U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Maxi-Singles Sales #28

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23593
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Management – Roger Davies Management Inc.
Original version appears on the Olivia Newton-John album “SOUL KISS”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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Divinyls – Sleeping Beauty (Australia 12″)

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“Sleeping Beauty” is a song by the Australian rock band Divinyls. It was released in December 1985 as the fourth single from their second studio album, What a Life!. The song achieved minor success in Australia, peaking at number fifty. “Sleeping Beauty” was written by Mark McEntee and lead singer Christina Amphlett. The song was produced by Mike Chapman, who also produced the final recording stages of What a Life! and Divinyls’ next album, Temperamental.

SIDE A:
Sleeping Beauty (Extended Mix) 5:03
Producer, Remix – Mike Chapman

SIDE B:
Motion 3:38
Producer – Mark Opitz

Sleeping Beauty (Instrumental) 3:40
Producer, Remix – Mike Chapman

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – X 14259
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Country: Australia & New Zealand
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

NOTES:
The original version appears on the album “What A Life”

12″ Giant 45

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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General Public – So Hot You’re Cool (US 12″)

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“Hot You’re Cool” is a 1985 single released on I.R.S. Records by English new wave band, formed in Birmingham General Public. The song was the fifth and final single from the band’s 1984 debut LP “All The Rage”. “Hot You’re Cool” reached #16 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Chart on June 22, 1985, spending nine weeks on the survey. The record did not chart in the UK.

A music video was not released for this single.

SIDE A:
So Hot You’re Cool (Hot Dance Mix) 5:29
Remix – Arthur Baker

SIDE B:
So Hot You’re Cool (Cool Dub Mix) 8:02
Remix – Arthur Baker

Day-To-Day (Live) 3:19
Engineer, Mixed By – Steve Colby

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 So Hot You’re Cool U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play #16

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: I.R.S. Records – SP 70415, I.R.S. Records – SP-70415Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Ska

CREDITS:

NOTES:
“So Hot You’re Cool” (Original version appears on the I.R.S. album “All The Rage” SP-70046)
“Day-To-Day” recorded live at The Channel in Boston – Dec. 4, 1984. Engineered & mixed for GBH.

Printed in the U.S. of A.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


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