Tag: 1985

March 21, 2016

Alisha – Boys Will Be Boys (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Boys Will Be Boys” is a 1985 single by American singer Alisha taken from her self-titled debut album. “Boys Will Be Boys” was only release in Germany on 7″ and 12″ formats. The single failed to have any chart success.

SIDE A:
Boys Will Be Boys (Shep pettibone Mix) 5:43
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Producer – Mark Berry
Written-By – Andrea La Russo*, Peggy Stanziale

SIDE B:
All Night Passion (Club Mix) 6:48
Written-By – Rick Tarbox
Producer, Mixed By – Mark Berry

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Vanguard ‎– 885 024-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Synth-pop

NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “ALISHA”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

March 17, 2016

Vince Clarke & Paul Quinn – One Day (Extension) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“One Day” is a one-off single by English synth-pop musician Vince Clarke and Scottish singer Paul Quinn. The single peaked at #99 on the UK singles, #7 UK Indie chart.

SIDE A:
One Day (Extension) 4:19
Written-By – McVey*, Morgan*

SIDE B:
Song For (Extension) 5:10

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mute ‎– 12 TAG 1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – timtom* (tracks: A), TY* (tracks: B)
Producer – Flood
Written-By – Clarke*

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

March 15, 2016

The Fink Brothers – Mutants In Mega-City One (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Mutants in Mega-City One” was a non-LP single by The Fink Brothers a short-lived alter ego created by Madness members Suggs and Chas Smash, working under the aliases Angel and Ratty Fink. The single reached $50 on the UK singles chart in 1985.

SIDE A:
Mutants In Mega-City One (Mutie Mix) 5:02
Mixed By – Captain Clang, Colin Fairley
Producer – Captain Clang

SIDE B:
Mutant Blues 3:05

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Zarjazz ‎– JAZZ 2-12, Virgin ‎– JAZZ 2-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Jazzdance, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork By – Bolland
Engineer – Ian Horne
Producer – Fink Bros.*
Written By – Smyth/McPherson
Written-By – Smyth*, McPherson*

NOTES:
Stereo. Engineered at Liquidator
Judge Dredd appears weekly in 2000 A.D.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

March 8, 2016

Art Of Noise – Legs (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Legs” was the first single released from the album In Visible Silence by British synth-pop band Art Of Noise in October 1985. The single peaked at #69 in the UK. In the United States “Legs” peaked at #60 on the Billboard R&B chart and #27 dance.

SIDE A:
Legs (Inside Leg Mix) 6:04

SIDE B:
Legs 3:30
Hoops And Mallets 3:42

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Legs	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#60
1985	Legs	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#27

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: China Records ‎– WOK X 5, China Records ‎– WOKX 5
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Oct 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Experimental

CREDITS:
Design – John Pasche
Producer – The Art Of Noise
Written-By – Dudley*, Langan*, Jeczalik*

NOTES:
From the LP “IN VISIBLE SILENCE”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi