Tag: 1986

Device – Who Says (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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“Who Says” was the second single lifted from the album22B3  a classic AOR (Adult Oriented Rock) track produced by Mike Chapman. The single peaked at #79 on the hot 100.

After Device disbanded, Holly Knight released a 1988 self-titled solo album featuring the single “Heart Don’t Fail Me Now” and her own version of “Love Is a Battlefield,” which she had written for Benatar, and continued writing songs for other performers.

Paul Engemann, who previously sang on soundtrack cuts produced by Giorgio Moroder, joined Animotion. He took over for the original lead singer, Bill Wadhams, and sang opposite Cynthia Rhodes on Animotion’s 1989 Top Ten hit “Room to Move.” Coincidentally, Knight had recorded the original version of Animotion’s biggest hit, “Obsession,” as a duet with Michael Des Barres; the two co-wrote the song, which appeared on the soundtrack to the 1983 film A Night in Heaven.

SIDE A:
Who Says (Dance Mix) 6:38

SIDE B:
Who Says (Dub Version) 7:15

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

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Who Says U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #79

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – 4V9 43067
Format: Vinyl, 12″
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Mike Chapman
Remix – Michael H. Brauer
Written-By – H. Knight*, Mike Chapman (tracks: M. Chapman)

NOTES:
Remixed for MHB Productions.
Original version on the “22B3” LP #BFV 41526

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EQUIPMENT USED:
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

Cyndi Lauper – What’s Going On (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

I don’t usually post on Sunday’s but today is a special day and I thought this 12″ quite fitting.

We will never forget September 11, 2001.

– DjPaulT

 

“What’s Going On” is a song originally recorded by Marvin Gaye for his groundbreaking 1971 Motown album What’s Going On.

Cyndi Lauper covered “What’s Going On” on her second album, True Colors, in 1986. In March 1987, it was released as the third single from the album.

On the album version, the song starts off with a series of gunshots in reference to Vietnam, while the single release is a remix with an alternate vocal used in the intro. It is the single version that most often appears on compilations. Lauper’s “What’s Going On” was a modest hit around the world, even reaching #17 on the U.S. dance chart, thanks to its club remixes by Shep Pettibone.

The video for the song was also popular and aired heavily on MTV. It was nominated for an award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1987. An extended mix of the song is used in the music video.

SIDE A:
What’s Going On (Club Version) 6:30
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck

What’s Going On (Long Version) 6:22
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck

SIDE B:
What’s Going On (Instrumental) 6:25
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck

One Track Mind 3:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #12
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music Maxi Single Sales #7
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #17
1987 What’s Going On U.S. Cashbox Top 100 Singles #15

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Portrait – 4R9 06740
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Design – Stacy Drummond
Executive Producer – David Wolff
Photography – Annie Leibovitz
Producer – Cyndi Lauper, Lennie Petze

NOTES:
The song inspired, of course by Marvin Gaye and the children of the world.
Cover photo inspired by Man Ray.
Special Version From The Album “TRUE COLORS” (OR 40313)

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EQUIPMENT USED:
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

Commodores – Take It From Me (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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“Take It From Me” was the the second single released by The Commodores from their 1986 album United on Polydor Records.

The song was a Top 40 hit on the R&B charts in the United States peaking at #38.

SIDE A:
Take It From Me (12″ Club Remix) 6:29
Take It From Me (7″ Version) 3:55

SIDE B:
Take It From Me (Dub Mix) 4:57
Take It From Me (Bonus Beats) 1:28
I Wanna Rock You 5:24
Producer – James Anthony Carmichael, Milan Williams

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Take It From Me U.S. Billboard Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks #38

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor
Catalog#: 885 538-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, Disco
Credits: Mastered By – Jose Rodriguez* (tracks: A1, B1, B2)
Producer – Dennis Lambert (tracks: A1 to B2), Jeremy Smith (2) (tracks: A1 to B2)
Remix, Edited By – Dave Ogrin (tracks: A1, B1, B2)

NOTES
From the Lp “UNITED”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 20
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

Commodores – Goin’ To The Bank (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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From 1986 this is the UK edition of “Goin’ To The Bank” featuring a whole new set of mixes. The single peaked at #43 on the UK single chart.

SIDE A:
Goin’ To The Bank (Club Remix) 6:49
Remix – Matthew Kasha, Tony Prendatt
Producer – Dennis Lambert, Jeremy Smith (2)

Goin’ To The Bank 4:19
Producer – Dennis Lambert, Jeremy Smith (2)

SIDE B:
Goin’ To The Bank (Dub Mix) 4:43
Remix – Matthew Kasha, Tony Prendatt
Producer – Dennis Lambert, Jeremy Smith (2)

Serious Love 4:02
Producer – Greg Mathieson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Goin’ To The Bank U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #65
1986 Goin’ To The Bank U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #2

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor
Catalog#: POSPX 826
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Funk
Credits: Executive Producer – Dennis Lambert

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 20
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