Tag: 1986

Wa Wa Nee – Stimulation (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Stimulation” is the debut single from Australian pop group Wa Wa Nee. The song was released in April 1986 as the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album. The song peaked at number 2 on the Australian singles chart. In the United States “Stimulation” was released as the second single from their debut album and peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 30, 1988, after spending two weeks on the survey.

This 12″ features the U.S. only remixes by Bradley D. Hinkle and Les Massengale of Ultimix and Hot Tracks. I have previously posted the Australian 12″ with remixes by Chris Cameron you can find it here.

SIDE A:
Stimulation (Extended Vocal Mix) 6:50

SIDE B
Stimulation (Extended Dub Version) 5:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Stimulation U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #86

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 49 07541
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – Herbie Jr*
Producer – Jim Taig, Paul Gray
Remix [Special “Ultimix” Version By] – Bradley D. Hinkle, Les Massengale
Written-By – P. Gray*

NOTES:
Special Version From The Epic Lp: “WA WA NEE”
Comes in generic black sleeve with white, black, and red sticker in top right. Sticker reads:
“Wa Wa Nee ‘Stimulation’ Extended Vocal Version, Extended Dub Version, And Special ‘Ultimix’ Version 49-07541-S1″

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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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 
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Koo Dé Tah – Think Of Me (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Think of Me” is a song written by Leon Berger and recorded by the Australian/New Zealand band Koo Dé Tah. It was released in September 1986 as the third single from the band’s debut studio album, Koo Dé Tah. The song peaked at number 69 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

SIDE A:
Think Of Me (12″ Mix) 6:23
Remix – Mal Luker
Remix [Assisted By] – Richard T. Bear

SIDE B:
Love ‘Em Never 3:55
Mixed By – Mark Moffatt

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 884 816-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Robert R. McLarnon
Cover [Design] – Louise Palisi
Engineer – Glen Phimister
Photography By – Nick Clark (3)
Producer – Leon Berger
Producer, Management – Doug Henderson
Written-By – L. Berger*

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: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Alphaville – Dance With Me (Empire Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Dance with Me” is the first of five singles from Alphaville’s second album, Afternoons in Utopia. It was released in March 1986, ahead of the album. The track was a top 10 hit in Europe.

In the United States, the single reached #22 on the Billboard Dance Chart.

SIDE A:
Dance With Me (Empire Remix) 8:11
Producer – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

SIDE B:
The Nelson Highrise Sector 2: The Mirror 3:42
Producer – Alphaville
Ba The Other Side Of U
Bb Airlines
Bc T.O.S.O.U. (Reprise)

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Dance With Me U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #22

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: WEA ‎– X8747 T, WEA ‎– 248747-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Written-By – Lloyd*, Gold*, Echolette*

NOTES:
Manufactured in the UK

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: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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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Arcadia – Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Say The Word” was the fifth and final single released by the Duran Duran offshoot band, Arcadia. Recorded for the soundtrack of Playing for Keeps, it was released as a single in the US by Atlantic Records.

Various session musicians perform the other instruments, including bass (likely Mark Egan), guitar, and possibly drums, as it is unclear whether Roger Taylor had already left the band prior to the song’s recording.

This record was only released as a promotional 12 inch in the United States. No stock copies were ever made.

SIDE A:
Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (Vocal/Extended Remix) 6:30

SIDE B:
Say The Word (Theme From “Playing For Keeps”) (Instrumental Extended Remix) 5:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– PR 939
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer – Alex Sadkin, Arcadia (3)
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Rhodes*, Lebon*

NOTES:
Additional Production & Remix for Mastermix Productions.
Extended Remix Version of the Original Soundtrack of the Universal Picture “PLAYING FOR KEEPS”

Promotional Copy – Not For Sale

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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