Tag: 1985

Prince & The Revolution – Raspberry Beret (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Raspberry Beret” is a song written by Prince and the lead single from Prince & The Revolution’s 1985 album Around the World in a Day.

The sound of the song expanded upon previous Prince arrangements, incorporating stringed instruments, Middle Eastern finger cymbals, and even a harmonica on the extended version. The song was also more in the pop vein than ever before, though the 12-inch single and video of the song feature a funky intro. Although the song was originally recorded on April 27, 1982, in Studio 2 at Sunset Sound, Prince drastically reworked it in September 1984 with The Revolution to give it more of an international sound. The string section comprised Novi Novog on violin, Suzie Katayama and David Coleman on cello.

While the song hit number 1 in Cash Box and reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. (behind “A View to a Kill” by Duran Duran), it only reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.

SIDE A:
Raspberry Beret (New Mix) 6:34

SIDE B:
She’s Always In My Hair (New Mix) 6:30

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Raspberry Beret U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #2
1985 Raspberry Beret U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop #3
1985 Raspberry Beret U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock #40

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paisley Park ‎– 9 20355-0 A, Paisley Park ‎– 0-20355
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Funk, Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Producer, Arranged By, Composed By, Performer – Prince And The Revolution

NOTES:
Raspberry Beret Original version on the Paisley Park album AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY
Made in U.S.A.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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

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Simple Minds – Alive & Kicking (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

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Originally posted: January 24, 2012

“Alive and Kicking” is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. Released in 1985 as the first single from the band’s most successful album, Once Upon a Time, it reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 4 in Canada, and peaked within the top 5 of several European countries including Italy, where the song reached number one.

SIDE A:
Alive & Kicking 5:24

SIDE B:
Alive & Kicking (Instrumental) 6:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Alive & Kicking U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
1985 Alive & Kicking U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #2
1985 Alive & Kicking U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #25

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 602 038, Virgin ‎– 602 038-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork [Art] – Mick Haggerty
Composed By – Simple Minds
Mastered By [Runout] – Barry Woodward
Photography By – Anton Corbijn
Producer – Bob Clearmountain, Jimmy Iovine

NOTES:
From the LP “Once Upon A Time”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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

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Password: burningtheground

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Go West – We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Mix) (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“We Close Our Eyes” is a song by British pop band Go West, composed by both members Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. Recognizable by its synthesizer hook, it was the first single from their début album Go West.

The single was promoted by a music video directed by Godley & Creme.[1] This video included Cox, Drummie and the guitarist Alan Murphy, performing the song in front of dancing wooden artist mannequins.

“We Close Our Eyes” spent fourteen weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 5 in April 1985. In the United States, the single reached 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 5 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

**”We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Dub Mix)” is exclusive to the Australia and New Zealand releases of the 12″ single.

SIDE A:
We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Club Mix) 6:41

SIDE B:
We Close Our Eyes (Total Overhang Dub Mix) 5:56
Missing Persons 5:24

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 We Close Our Eyes U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #41
1985 We Close our eyes U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play #5

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– X 14166, Chrysalis ‎– CHS 12 2850
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Country: Australia
Released: Apr 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Illustration [Illustrations] – Nick Hardcastle
Lacquer Cut By – P*
Producer – Gary Stevenson
Remix – Julian Mendelsohn
Written-By – Peter Cox, Richard Drummie

NOTES:
Release date: 15 April 1985

Tracks B2 & B3: Taken from the album and chrome cassette “Go West”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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ABC – How To Be A… Zillionaire! (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“(How to Be A) Millionaire” is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC. It was the first single taken from their third studio album, How to Be a … Zillionaire!

The single peaked at a modest No. 49 on the UK Singles Chart, though it fared better in the US where it reached No. 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.

SIDE A:
How To Be A Zillionaire (Nickel & Dime Mix) 5:23
Mixed By –Julian Mendelsohn

SIDE B:
How To Be A Zillionaire (Bond Street Mix) 6:05

Tower Of London (Extended Version) 5:54
Mixed By –Julian Mendelsohn

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 How To Be A Millionaire U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #20
1985 How To Be A Millionaire U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #4

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 884 382-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By – Mark White
Engineer [Engineered By] – Martyn Webster
Photography By – Nick Knight
Sleeve – Design KB*
Written-By, Producer [Produced By] – Mark White, Martin Fry

NOTES:
Original version from the Mercury album ABC – How To Be A Zillionaire!
The track is listed as “How To Be A… Zillionaire! on the front of the sleeve.

Track A mastered at Frankford Wayne Mastering Labs, NYC.
Track B2 is listed on back sleeve as ‘Extended Mix’

ABC managed in U.S.A. by Nu-Visions Management Ltd.

Manufactured & marketed by Polygram Records, Inc., New York
Printed in U.S.A.

Find the 12” at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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