Tag: 1985

Steve Hall – Heartbeat (That’s Emotion) (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Heartbeat (That’s Emotion)” is a 1985 single by bass guitarist and keyboardist Steve Hall (Peter Ries). At the beginning of the eighties, he appeared with the German pop star Sandra in most of her TV appearances and concerts. Sandra had originally recorded the song for her debut solo album “The Long Play”.

“Heartbeat (That’s Emotion)” was the only single Steve Hall ever released under this name.

SIDE A:
Heartbeat (That’s Emotion) (Extended Mix) 8:13

SIDE B:
Operator 3:37

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Jupiter Records ‎– 883 263-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Peter Ries, Wolfgang Heinrich
Written-By – Chris Chirney, Marc Cassandra, R. Besser*

NOTES:
Printed In West Germany

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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The Monroes – Let’s Go (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Let’s Go” is a single by Norwegian new wave band The Monroes taken from their second studio album “Face Another Day” released in 1985.

The Monroes were formed in 1983 by guitarist Eivind Rølles and vocalist Lage Fosheim, who both played in the band Broadway News, which was dissolved in 1982. Monroes was initially inspired by the English band Madness, but after their first album went in the direction of smoother pop music.

Sadly both members of The Monroes have passed away, Eivind Rølles died on March 18, 2013, at the age of 54 and Lage Fosheim died on October 19, 2013, at the age of 55.

SIDE A:
Let’s Go (12″ Version) 5:01

SIDE B:
Beating Of A Lover’s Heart 4:21
Let’s Go 3:23

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone ‎– 12R 6105
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style:New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Nigel Winfield
Producer – Bob Sargeant

NOTES:
From the album “Face Another Day”

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Password: burningtheground

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Wang Chung – Fire In The Twilight (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Fire In the twilight” is a single by English new wave band Wang Chung recorded for the 1985 John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Produced by Academy Award winner and longtime Billy Idol producer Keith Forsey.

Poised to be a huge hit “Fire In The Twilight” stalled at #110 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. In the United Kingdom, the song failed to have any chart success.

SIDE A:
Fire In The Twilight (Specially Remixed Version) 3:43

SIDE B:
The Reggae (Instrumental) 3:08
Dreaming In The Hills Of Heaven 3:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– AMY 249
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Keith Forsey

NOTES:
From the motion picture soundtrack “The Breakfast Club”

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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Saga – Take A Chance (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Take A Chance” is a 1985 single by progressive rock band Saga, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada in 1977. The single was taken from the band’s sixth studio LP “Behaviour” featuring a more pop-oriented sound than their previous progressive rock works. While the album was a commercial success reaching the top ten in several countries “Take A Chance” failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Take A Chance (Remix) 5:26
Remix – Mark Dodson

Take A Chance (Album Version) 3:51

SIDE B:
Take A Chance (Dub Mix) 6:19
Remix – Mark Dodson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor ‎– 883 587-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Prog Rock

CREDITS:
Producer – Saga (3)
Producer, Engineer – Peter Walsh
Written By – Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Jim Gilmour

NOTES:
From the album “BEHAVIOUR”
Made in West Germany
Printed in West Germany

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 
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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