Tag: 1986

Sigue Sigue Sputnik – Love Missile F1-11 (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Love Missile F1-11” is a song produced by Giorgio Moroder and performed by British synthpop band Sigue Sigue Sputnik released in March 1986 as the first single from their debut album Flaunt It. It was the band’s biggest hit, reaching #3 on the UK Singles Chart.

The bass line, repeated on their follow up single “21st Century Boy”, is similar to both Devo’s earlier “Girl U Want”, and Suicide’s 1977 track “Rocket USA”. Relying on gimmicks and sound FXs to create a futuristic atmosphere, the song features vocals with high echo and multiple sound effects. It begins with a sample from Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film A Clockwork Orange where Malcolm McDowell’s character Alex, professes his fondness for a bit “of the old ultra-violence”.

SIDE A:
Love Missile F1-11 (Extended Version) 6:52

SIDE B:
Love Missile F1-11 (Dance Version) 4:31
Love Missile F1-11 (Single Version) 3:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Love Missile F1-11 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play #50

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records – V-56021
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer – Brian Reeves
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Programmed By – Laslo

NOTES:
From the album “FLAUNT IT”

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The Mission – II (UK 7″)

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Released as a double A side “Garden Of Delight”/”Like A Hurricane”. “II” was the second single released from the gothic rock band The Mission. “Garden of Delight” was originally written by Wayne Hussey and performed by The Sisters of Mercy, but after Hussey left the group and formed “The Mission UK”, he re-released the song on the album “The First Chapter”. “Like A Hurricane” is a cover of a 1977 Neil Young song and was later included on the compilation album First Chapter (a compilation of their first singles) and Ever After – Live.

This edit of “Garden Of Delight” can only be found on this single & the limited edition UK 12″. This version has not been issued on CD.

SIDE A:
Garden Of Delight 3:26
Written-By – Adams*, Brown*, Hinkler*, Hussey*

SIDE B:
Like A Hurricane 4:56
Written-By – Neil Young

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chapter 22 – CHAP 7
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single
Country: UK
Released: 14 Jul 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Goth Rock
Credits: Producer – Mission, The
Producer [Assisted By] – Colin Richardson

NOTES:
Recorded at The Slaughterhouse May 1986.

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Bryan Ferry – Is Your Love Strong Enough (Canada 12″)

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In 1985 Bryan Ferry contributed the song “Is Your Love Strong Enough” to the Ridley Scott-Tom Cruise film Legend. The song (featuring guitar work by David Gilmour) plays during the end credits of the U.S. theatrical release, and was released with the Tangerine Dream version of the soundtrack on CD (although this is out of print and rare). A promotional music video was created, integrating Ferry and Gilmour into scenes from the film; this is included as a bonus in the 2002 “Ultimate Edition” DVD release. The song was later covered by How To Destroy Angels for the soundtrack to the 2011 US version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

“Is Your Love Strong Enough” reached the 321 position on the UK singles chart.

SIDE A:
Is Your Love Strong Enough (Extended Version) 7:13

SIDE B:
Windswept (Instrumental) 4:29
Is Your Love Strong Enough (Short Version) 4:50

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23620
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Credits: Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain
Mixed By [Assistant] – Bruce Lampcov
Producer – Bryan Ferry, Rhett Davies
Written-By – B. Ferry*

NOTES:
“Is Your Love Strong Enough” from the motion picture soundtrack album “Legend”.
Mastered at Masterdisk.

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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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Falco – Vienna Calling (US 12″)

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“Vienna Calling” was the second single released from “Falco 3” the third album by Falco. “Vienna Calling” was another international pop hit, peaking at #18 of the US Billboard Chart in 1986. The song also topped the UK charts peaking at #10.

SIDE A:
Vienna Calling (The Tourist Version) 7:35
Directed By – Falco

SIDE B:
Vienna Calling (The New ’86 Edit / Mix) 4:00
Engineer – Jan Schuurman, Okkie Huysdens

Midnight Train To Vienna (The Mean Wien Mix) 5:25
Directed By – Falco

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Vienna Calling U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #18
1986 Vienna Calling U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #4

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12182
Catalog#: SP-12182
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Other [Directed By] – Falco (tracks: A, B1)
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Rob & Ferdi Bolland*
Written By – R.& F. Bolland*, Falco

NOTES:
Also available the album “FALCO 3”

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi