Tag: 1987

Wang Chung – Hypnotize Me (US 12″)

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Originally posted June 11, 2014

“Hypnotize Me” is a single by Wang Chung. The song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic. The single reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and also #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.

The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace.

The single’s b-side, “Lullaby”, was originally on the soundtrack to the film To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by Wang Chung.

SIDE A:
Hypnotize Me (Insomnia Mix) 6:46
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Bino Espinoza

SIDE B:
Hypnotize Me (Innerspace Mix) 4:21
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Jeremy Smith (2)

Lullaby 4:40
Producer – Wang Chung
Recorded By – David Motion

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Hypnotize Me U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #36
1987 Hypnotize Me U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #13

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20661
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography – David McIntyre
Written-By –Wang Chung

NOTES:
Recorded in Motion–Rama by David Motion

“Hypnotize Me” featured in the Motion Picture and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “INNERSPACE”. Available on Geffen Records. Also from the Wang Chung album “MOSAIC” on Geffen Records.

“Lullaby” from the Motion Picture Soundtrack “TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A”. on Geffen Records.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
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:
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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Paul King – I Know (Instant Magic Mix) (Europe 12″)

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“I Know” is the debut solo single by British-Irish singer Paul King released in May 1987. The single was produce by Dan Hartman with remixes by Pete Hammond. “I Know” peaked at #57 on the UK singles chart. Paul King was the former lead singer for the new wave band King best known for their UK Top 10 single “Love & Pride”. Paul King later went on to become a VJ on MTV in 1989, before moving over to VH1 in 1994.

SIDE A:
I Know (Instant Magic Mix) 5:21
Remix –Pete Hammond

SIDE B:
I Know (Dub It Fresh Mix) 3:57
Some Risk 4:19

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – CBS 650749 8
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer –  Dan Hartman
Written-By –Charlie Midnight (tracks: A, B1), Dan Hartman (tracks: A, B1), Paul King (2)

NOTES:
From the LP “JOY”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
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:
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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The Chantoozies – Witch Queen (Europe 12″)

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“Witch Queen” is the 1987 debut single by Australian group The Chantoozies the song peaked at #4 in Australia in April 1987. Recorded in November 1986, from the 1988 album ‘Chantoozies’. A cover version of Redbone’s ‘The Witch Queen of New Orleans’, done in a similar vein to Bananarama’s ‘Venus’.

The group featured Ally Fowler (who appeared in the soap operas Neighbours (as Zoe Davis) and Sons & Daughters (as Angela Hamilton/Keegan)), Tottie Goldsmith (Niece to Olivia Newton-John), Eve von Bibra, Angelica La Bozetta, and David Reyne.

SIDE A:
Witch Queen 6:38

SIDE B:
Witch Queen (7″ Mix) 4:10
The Chantoozie Shuffle 3:01

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PT41280
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Ian MacKenzie
Performer [The Chantoozies Are] – Ally FowlerAngie LaBozzetta
Brett GoldsmithDavid ReyneEvie VonbibraFrank McCoyScott GriffithsTot Goldsmith
Producer – David Courtney (tracks: A, B1), The Chantoozies (tracks: B2)
Written-By –  L. Vegas (tracks: A, B1), P. Vegas (tracks: A, B1), The Chantoozies (tracks: B2)

NOTES:
Printed in W. Germany
David Reyne appears courtesy of Freestyle Records.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
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:
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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Oingo Boingo – Not My Slave (US 12″)

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“Not My Slave” was the second single taken from the 1987 studio album Boi-ngo by American band Oingo Boingo on MCA Records. The single was self-produced by band members Danny Elfman and Steve Bartek.

SIDE A:
Not My Slave (Club Dub Mix) 7:42

SIDE B:
Not My Slave (Extended Remix) 5:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: – MCA Records – MCA-23752
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix] – Paul Brown
Mastered By – Wally*
Producer – Danny ElfmanSteve Bartek
Programmed By [Synclavier Programmer] – Steve Croes*
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Boris GranichChrister Modig
Written-By – Danny Elfman

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP, “Boi-ngo”.
Remixed and additionally production by Christer Modig and Bonis Granich for Powermixers.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp:
Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC:
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:
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

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


Password: burningtheground

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