Tag: 1987

Pet Shop Boys – Rent (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Rent” is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their second studio album, Actually (1987). It was released as the album’s third single on 12 October 1987 worldwide except for North America where it was included on certain editions of “Pet Shop Boys With Dusty Springfield – What Have I Done To Deserve This?”, usually as a B-side, but effectively as a double-A-side on one or two U.S. pressings.

It peaked at number 8 in the British charts. Producer Stephen Hague remixed the song for single release.

SIDE A:
Rent (Extended Mix) 7:07
Producer, Engineer –Julian Mendelsohn
Remix – François Kevorkian
Synthesizer [Fairlight] –Andy Richards
Written-By – Tennant-Lowe*

SIDE B:
Rent (Dub) 6:03
Producer, Engineer –Julian Mendelsohn
Remix – François Kevorkian
Written-By –  Tennant-Lowe*

I Want A Dog 4:57
Engineer – David Jacob, Mike Nielson
Producer – Pet Shop Boys
Written-By –Lowe-Tennant

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone – 12R6168
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: Oct 12, 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – PSB*
Design [At ③] – Mark Farrow
Photography By –  Eric Watson (3)

NOTES:
Manufactured in the UK

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

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:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Raquel – This Girl’s Back in Town (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

  • NEW 2022 Transfer!
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  • Originally posted October 5, 2011

“This Girl’s Back In Town” is a 1987 dance single released by American actress and model Raquel Welch. Written by Paul Jabara and Bob Esty, the song was produced and arranged by Michael Zager. “This Girl’s Back In Town” peaked at #29 on the US dance chart.

SIDE A:
This Girl’s Back In Town (Extended Vocal Remix) 6:45

SIDE B:
This Girl’s Back In Town (Extended Rhythm Remix) 5:25

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 This Girl’s Back In Town U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #29

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 07477
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction –  Tony Lane And Nancy Donald
Lyrics By [Additional Lyrics By] – Raquel Welch
Mixed By, Producer [Additional Production] –Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero
Photography By –  Greg Gorman
Producer, Arranged By – Bob Esty, Michael Zager
Vocals – Raquel Welch
Written-By – Bob Esty, Paul Jabara

NOTES:
Additional lyrics by Raquel Welch
Produced and arranged for Raquel Welch Productions, Inc.
Precious jewels by The House of harry Winston, Necklave by Van Cleel & Arpels.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

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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Mick Jagger – Throwaway (Remix) (US 12″)

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“Throwaway” was the second single taken from the LP “Primitive Cool” the second solo LP by English singer Mick Jagger. “Throwaway” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 on November 28, 1987 peaking at #67 on December 19, 1987 after spending nine weeks on the survey. The single also reached #7 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.

“Throwaway” was produced by Eurythmics David A. Stewart.

SIDE A:
Throwaway (Remix) 6:57
Edited By –  Chep Nuñez
Producer –  David A. Stewart, Mick Jagger
Remix – Steve Thompson And Michael Barbiero*

SIDE B:
Throwaway (Vocal Dub) 7:48
Edited By – Roger Pauletta,  Chep Nuñez
Producer –  David A. Stewart, Mick Jagger
Remix – Steve Thompson And Michael Barbiero*

Peace For The Wicked 4:02
Mixed By – Ed Stasium
Producer –  Keith Diamond, Mick Jagger

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Throwaway U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #67
1987 Throwaway U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #7

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 07492
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock

NOTES:
From the LP “PRIMITIVE COOL”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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!


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Psychedelic Furs – Shock (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Shock” is the third single taken from the LP Midnight to Midnight by English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released in June, 1987. The song peaked at #30 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart spending seven weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Shock (The Shep Pettibone Mix) 7:20
Engineer [Mix] – Dave Meegan
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone

SIDE B:
Shock (Instrumental – The Shep Pettibone Mix) 6:20
Engineer [Mix] – Dave Meegan
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone

Shock (Single Mix) 3:19
Mixed By – Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Shock U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Songs #30

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 06862
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: Jun 27, 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Design – Nick Egan
Producer – Chris Kimsey
Written-By – J. Ashton, R. Butler, T. Butler*

NOTES:
Tracks A & B1 mixed for Mastermix Productions.

Special versions from the Columbia Lp: “Midnight To Midnight”

Direct Metal Mastering

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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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