Tag: 1986

Andy Taylor – When The Rain Comes Down (US 12″ Promo)

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“When The Rain Comes Down” is the second single by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, released from the Miami Vice 2: Soundtrack by MCA Records in August 1986.

Co-written, co-produced and performed by Andy Taylor, the song features in the Miami Vice TV series during the episode called “Stone’s War”. The episode was aired on 3 October 1986.

The single was co-produced by Sex Pistols’ guitarist Steve Jones, who also worked on other Taylor projects including “Take It Easy”.

Andy Taylor appeared in the second series of Miami Vice (1985/86) in an episode called Whatever Works. In the episode he performed the song “Get It On (Bang a Gong)” with The Power Station, during a bar scene with Don Johnson.

In the same year Johnson introduced The Power Station at Live Aid, on 13 July 1985.

++ The “Long Version” is exclusive to the USA 12″ Promo.

SIDE A:
When The Rain Comes Down (Long Version) 5:04

SIDE B:
When The Rain Comes Down (Short Version) 3:52

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – L33-17196
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Co-producer – George Tutko
Mastered By –  Brian Gardner
Mixed By –  Jeff Hendrickson
Producer –  Andy Taylor, Steve Jones (2)
Written-By – A. Taylor, S. Jones

NOTES:
From the television series soundtrack “Miami Vice II”

PROMOTION COPY
NOT FOR SALE

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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

 

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Stacey Q – Insecurity (US 12″)

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“Insecurity” is a song recorded by American singer Stacey Q for her debut studio album Better Than Heaven (1986). The song was released as the third single from the album. “Insecurity” failed to have the same chart impact as the previous two singles from the album “Two Of Hearts” and “We Connect” and did not chart.

SIDE A:
Insecurity (Vocal / USA Dance Mix) 6:58

SIDE B:
Insecurity (Instrumental) 4:17
Insecurity (Guitar Mix) 3:27
Insecurity (Bonus Beats 1) 1:18
Insecurity (Bonus Beats 2) 1:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86716
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, SRC
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – D.K.*
Performer [Music By] – Rich West, SSQ, Skip Hahn
Performer [Music By], Producer [Associate] – Karl Moet
Producer, Performer [Music By] – Jon St. James
Written-By – R. West*

NOTES:
Special versions of Atlantic LP “BETTER THAN HEAVEN”

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Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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New Order – Shellshock (US 12″ Promo)

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Originally posted April 11, 2012

“Shellshock” is a single released by British group New Order in March 1986. The song originally appeared on the soundtrack to the movie Pretty in Pink one month prior to its single release. Production is credited to New Order and John Robie, and is loosely inspired by the 1983 Robie-produced R&B club hit, “One More Shot” – a studio project where Robie performed under the band name, C-Bank, and featuring vocals by Jenny Burton.

The single had differing B-sides; in the UK the 7″ came with the recycled “Thieves Like Us Instrumental” which also turned up in the movie Pretty in Pink (although not on the soundtrack), while the US 12″ promo included a “Dub Mix”.

“Shellshock” was an international hit, making the mainstream chart in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

The 12-inch boasts an extended remix of the song running nearly ten minutes, New Order’s longest single not based on a track from one of their studio albums (discounting remixes of legacy songs) behind the 22.5-minute uncut release of “Video 5 8 6”. For the release of the popular singles compilation Substance, the original Pretty in Pink soundtrack version was not used, as is widely believed, but an edited version of the 12-inch remix cut down to six-and-a-half minutes, omitting an entire verse of vocals. It is this version that appears most often on CD. The 9:41 single remix does not appear on any subsequent New Order compilations.

SIDE A:
Shellshock (Extended Version) 9:41

SIDE B:
Shellshock (Dub Version) 7:35

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Shellshock U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #14
1986 Shellshock U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales #26

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label:A&M Records – SP-12174
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – John Robie
Written-By – John Robie, New Order

NOTES:
Promotion Copy – Not For Sale
(Original version appears on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “Pretty In Pink” SP-5113)
New Order courtesy of Factory Records.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Swing Out Sister – Breakout (US 12″ Promo)

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“Breakout” is a song by British band Swing Out Sister. It was released in 1986 as the second single from their debut album It’s Better to Travel.

The single reached the number four position in the UK in the autumn of 1986, and rose to number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number one on the Adult Contemporary in the US in 1987. The song also resulted in a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

**I believe the 7″ Mix and Extended Remix are exclusive to this USA Promo.

SIDE A:
Breakout (Extended Remix) 5:43
Breakout (Horn-A-Mental) 4:13

SIDE B:
Breakout (Carnival Mix) 5:44
Breakout (7″ Mix) 4:16

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Breakout U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1987 Breakout U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary #1
1987 Breakout U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #12

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – PRO 515-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy, Swing Out Sister
Remix –  Michael Hutchinson

NOTES:
Original version on the Mercury LP “IT’S BETTER TO TRAVEL”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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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