Tag: 1986

October 26, 2015

Oingo Boingo – Dead Man’s Party (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Dead Man’s Party” is a song by American band Oingo Boingo released as the third single from their fifth studio album Dead Man’s Party.

The lyric “I hear the chauffeur coming to my door/Says there’s room for maybe just one more” is a reference to “The Bus-Conductor”, a short story involving a hearse driver by E. F. Benson, published in The Pall Mall Magazine in 1906. The story has been adapted several times and spawned an urban legend, with each version using the catchphrase, “Room for one more.”

The song is perhaps best known for its appearance in the 1986 film Back to School and its accompanying soundtrack; Oingo Boingo appears in the film performing the song.

PARTY ON THIS SIDE:
Dead Man’s Party (Party ‘Til You’re Dead Mix) 8:36
Remix – Joseph Watt

STAY ON THIS SIDE:
Stay (Stay Late Mix) 6:00
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Concors
Remix – Arthur Barrow

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23638
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Producer – Danny Elfman, Steve Bartek
Written-By – D. Elfman*

NOTES:
From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Album “BACK TO SCHOOL”

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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

October 21, 2015

Cerrone – Supernature ’86 (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

New 2015 Re-Rip!
Meticulously Remastered!
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Originally posted February 4, 2011

“Supernature” is title track of French disco drummer, composer, record producer Cerrone’s 1977 album “Supernature (Cerrone III)”. “Supernature” has a sci-fi theme: it’s about the rebellion of mutant creatures — created by scientists to end starvation among mankind — against the humans. It also featured “Sweet Drums”, a three-minute-and-ten-second drum breakdown. The single crossed over to both the pop charts, where it peaked at #70, and the soul charts, where it peaked at #72. The lyrics were written by a young Lene Lovich, though she was not credited.

“Supernature” is one of Cerrone’s best known tracks. It was re-released in 1986 and remixed by David Ford. The song was also covered by Erasure in 1989 as a b-side track for the single “You Surround Me”.

SIDE A:
Supernature ’86 9:12
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Ford
Remix – Cerrone

SIDE B:
Supernature (Original Full-Length Version) 13:21

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1978	Supernature (Original Version)	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#70
1978	Supernature (Original Version)	U.S. Billboard R&B singles	#72

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Music Of Life ‎– MOLIF 5
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Disco

CREDITS:
Arranged By, Producer – Cerrone
Artwork By [Design] – Federation
Other [Special Thanks] – Chris France , K.C.
Written-By – Wisniak* , Cerrone , Lenolovich*

NOTES:
A Side Remixed in London- July 1986

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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October 6, 2015

Animotion – I Engineer (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“I Engineer” is a 1986 song by American new wave band Animotion. Released as the lead single from the bands second studio album Strange Behavior. “I Engineer” failed to chart in the UK but reached #2 in Germany, #6 Switzerland and #16 Austria. In the US the song peaked only at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 while doing better on the dance chart reaching #27.

The 12″ also includes a remix of the bands biggest hit “Obsession” ny Mark Berry.

SIDE A:
I Engineer (Remix) 5:51
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer – Richie Zito

SIDE B:
I Engineer (Dub Version) 5:07
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer – Richie Zito

Obsession (Remix) 7:25
Producer – John Ryan
Remix – Mark Berry

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	I Engineer	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#76
1986	I Engineer	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#27

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Casablanca Records ‎– 884 433-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Remixed at Mediasound, NYC

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October 2, 2015

Anne Murray – Heartaches (Club Mix) (Canada 12″ Promo)

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“Heartaches” is a 1986 pop single by Canadian country artist Anne Murray. Released only as a promotional 12″ in Canada. “Heartaches” was produced by German music composer and producer Jack white who had also worked with Laura Branigan. “Heartaches” was taken from the LP “Something To Talk About” which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Country albums chart.

Although not listed on the single’s label the version on this release is an extended club mix. The same version appears on both sides.

SIDE A:
Heartaches (12″ Club Mix) 5:56

SIDE B:
Heartaches (12″ Club Mix) 5:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-304
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: Canada
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Co-producer [Associate] – Mark Spiro
Producer – Jack White
Written By – C.F. Turner

NOTES:
Special version from the Capitol LP “SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT”

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