Tag: 1986

Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

NEW 2020 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted January 21, 2013

“Pretty In Pink” is a song by the English band The Psychedelic Furs, originally released in 1981 as a single from the band’s second album, Talk Talk Talk. The song inspired the 1986 film of the same name and a re-recorded version of the song was included on the film’s soundtrack.

The original version of “Pretty in Pink” peaked at number 43 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1981. Allmusic writer Bill Janovitz credits producer Steve Lillywhite for finding “the ideal sound for the band, with a perfect blend of classic pop, punk, and art-rock elements”. Janovitz called it “the definitive take” of the song.

The 1986 version reached number 18 in the UK and number 41 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. Janovitz described this version as “ho-hum, streamlined, (and) radio-ready”.

SIDE A:
Pretty In Pink (Berlin Mix) 6:47
Producer, Mixed By – Chris Kimsey
Recorded By – Charles Harrowell

SIDE B:
Pretty In Pink (Dub) 3:23
Producer – Charles Harrowell, The Psychedelic Furs

Love My Way (US Remix) 3:39
Producer –Todd Rundgren
Remix – Ed Thacker

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Pretty In Pink U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #41

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– TA 7242
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Laurence Stevens
Lacquer Cut By – timtom*

NOTES:
Made in England.

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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Pseudo Echo – Love An Adventure (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Love an Adventure” is a song by Australian new wave band Pseudo Echo. The song was released in January 1986 as the second single from their second studio album, Love an Adventure (1985). The song became the band’s third Australian top ten single, peaking at number 6 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

SIDE A:
Love An Adventure (Extended Mix) 6:22
Remix – Ian ‘Mack’ McKenzie*, Pseudo Echo

SIDE B:
All Tied Up 3:24
Love An Adventure 4:17

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI ‎– ED.168, EMI ‎– ED-168
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Australia & New Zealand
Released: Jan 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design Concept – Buster Stiggs
Engineer – Ian ‘Mack’ McKenzie*
Mastered By – LZ*
Mastered At – Studios 301
Mixed At – Platinum Studios, Melbourne
Producer – Mark S. Berry*
Recorded At – Platinum Studios, Melbourne
Written-By – B.Canham* (tracks: A, B2), J.Leigh* (tracks: B1)

NOTES:
Made By E M I (Australia) Limited Sydney, N.S.W.
A & B2: produced by Mark S. Berry for MSB Records Ltd.

From the LP “LOVE AN ADVENTURE”

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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The Fixx – Secret Separation (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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Originally posted June 9, 2014

“Secret Separation” is a song by British new wave rock group The Fixx, from their fourth studio album Walkabout. The single peaked at #19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1986 and peaked at No. 1 on the US Album Rock Tracks chart. The single also peaked at #39 in Canada and #83 in the United Kingdom. The music video features an actor sitting at a control panel observing the band playing in an abandoned building filled with random items.

SIDE A:
Secret Separation (Long Version) 6:58

SIDE B:
Secret Separation (Short Version) 3:50

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Secret Separation U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #19
1986 Secret Separation U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– L33-17116
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Georgina Rhodes
Mixed By – Stephen W. Tayler
Music By – Fixx, The
Photography By – Iain McKell
Producer – Rupert Hine
Written-By – Adam Woods, Cy Curnin, Dan K. Brown, Jamie West-Oram, Jeannette Obstoj*, Rupert Greenall

NOTES:
Promotional Only – Not For Sale
Recorded in England
From the MCA LP “WALKABOUT”

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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Pointer Sisters – Goldmine (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Goldmine” was the lead single taken from the twelfth studio album by The Pointer Sisters. “Goldmine”, charted well on Billboard’s R&B and dance charts but only reached #33 on the Hot 100. The album and its singles represented a downturn in the Pointer Sisters’ fortunes.

In the UK the single reached #78.

SIDE A:
Goldmine (Pettibone Mix) 6:28

SIDE B:
Goldmine (Dub Mix) 6:09

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Goldmine U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #33
1986 Goldmine U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary #27
1986 Goldmine U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #7
1986 Goldmine U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop #17

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA ‎– 5774-1-RDAC
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By – Andy Goldmark
Edited By – Albert Cabrera
Engineer [Remix] – Steve Peck
Lacquer Cut By – TJ*
Producer – Richard Perry
Producer [Associate], Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
Remix, Producer [Additional Production], Edited By – Shep Pettibone

NOTES:
From the LP “HOT TOGETHER”

“Sexual Power” is listed on the sleeve but does not appear on the 12″ promo version.

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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