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Fiction Factory – Not The Only One (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Not the Only One” is a song from the new wave band Fiction Factory, released in 1985 as the lead single from the band’s second and final album, Another Story. The song was written and produced by Kevin Patterson and Chic Medley.

After the early 1984 Top 10 the UK hit with “(Feels Like) Heaven”, the band’s follow-up singles “Ghost of Love” and “All or Nothing” were commercial disappointments, with the former only reaching the UK Top 75. The debut album Throw the Warped Wheel Out also failed to make the charts. By the time Fiction Factory began to write and record the follow-up album, Another Story, a major change in band personnel had occurred, as the original member’s keyboardist and writer Eddie Jordan, drummer Mike Ogletree and bassist Graham McGregor had left the band. This left lead vocalist Kevin Patterson and guitarist Chic Medley to become the two remaining members, who in turn hired guest musicians for the recording of the album such as keyboardist Paul Wishart, guitarist Pim Jones, percussionist James Locke and brass player Graham Weir. The song, like the entire album, was recorded and mixed at The Planet, Castle Sound and Amazon Studios.

“Not the Only One” was the album’s leading single, and like the two following single releases, it was a commercial failure. The album was also a flop, and the band disbanded shortly after. “Not the Only One” did not have a promotional music video, but it was the only song to be performed on a TV show from the album. It was performed on the German TV show “Musik Convoy” on 6 May 1985. One main form of promotion was the small number of UK concerts the band performed around the time of the single and album release.

SIDE A:
Not The Only One (Extended Mix) 6:14

SIDE B:
Not The Only One (‘Mix’ Mix) 3:52
Let Me Be A Part 3:09

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Foundry Records ‎– FOUND 112, Foundry Records ‎– FOUND I12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Fiction Factory
Written-By – Chic Medley, Kevin Patterson

NOTES:
Manufactured in the U.K.

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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

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Foreigner – Cold As Ice (Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Cold as Ice” is a 1977 song by English-American rock band Foreigner from their eponymous debut album. It became one of the best-known songs of the band in the US, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was initially the B-side of some versions of the “Feels Like the First Time” 45 rpm single.

In 1985 the song was slightly remixed and re-released in the UK and Ireland where it charted at #18 on the Irish singles chart.

SIDE A:
Cold As Ice (Remix) 3:21
Producer – Gary Lyons, John Sinclair

Head Games (Live Version) 4:10
Producer – Mick Jones (2)

SIDE B:
Reaction To Action (Action Mix) 7:15
Producer – Alex Sadkin, Mick Jones (2)

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– A 9539(T)
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock

NOTES:
“Cold As Ice” Remixed from the album “Foreigner”

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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, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary (Howling Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

“She Sells Sanctuary” is a song by the British rock band the Cult. It is from their 1985 album Love and was released as a single in May of that year, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.

“She Sells Sanctuary” was the last song to be recorded with the Cult’s longtime drummer, Nigel Preston, who was fired from the band shortly after its release.

According to Billy Duffy, the iconic introduction effects were the result of the fact that all of the guitar effects pedals were on at the same time. The recording was edited to include the introduction with the effects, whereas earlier versions started the song more abruptly.

After its release in 1985, the single reached number 36 during a six-week run on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart in 1986.

SIDE A:
She Sells Sanctuary (Howling Mix) 8:21

SIDE A.A:
Assault On Sanctuary 7:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 She Sells Sanctuary U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #36

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet ‎– Beg 135tp, Beggars Banquet ‎– beg 135tp
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 31 May 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Psychedelic Rock

CREDITS:
Composed By – Duffy*, Astbury*
Management – Grant/Edwards Management*
Producer – Steve Brown
Remix – Steve Brown

NOTES:
1985 Beggars Banquet

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
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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, ocenaudio
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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Robey – Killer Instinct (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Killer Instinct” is a 1985 single by Canadian singer-songwriter, former model, and actress Robey. She is best known for her role as Micki Foster in the television series Friday the 13th: The Series (1987-1990). “Killer Instinct” peaked at #34 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart on October 12. 1985 spending six weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Killer Instinct (12″ Mix) 6:39

SIDE B:
Killer Instinct (Dub Mix) 6:47

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Killer Instinct U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #34

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Silver Blue Records ‎– 4Z9 05250
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By, Keyboards – Ed Walsh
Engineer [Mixing] –Jay Mark
Mastered By –José Rodriguez
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Producer – Joel Diamond

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “ROBEY”

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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, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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

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