Tag: 1987

Jody Watley – Still A Thrill (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Still a Thrill” was the second single from singer Jody Watley’s self-titled debut album.

While the #56(US) peaking “Still a Thrill” didn’t necessarily match the pop chart success of its blockbuster predecessor, “Looking for a New Love”, it was, however, a major hit on both the R&B and dance charts in 1987. Watley employed a deep lower register on this uptempo R&B / dance song, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.

Internationally “Still A Thrill” reached #46 New Zealand and #77 U.K..

SIDE A:
Still A Thrill (Extended Version) 8:39

SIDE B:
Still A Thrill (Radio Edit) 6:20
Still A Thrill (Instrumental) 5:17
Still A Thrill (A Cappella) 4:41
Still A Thrill (Bonus Beats) 4:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Still A Thrill U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #56
1987 Still A Thrill U.S. Billboard Hot Black/Singles #3
1987 Still A Thrill U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #8

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23747, MCA Records ‎– MCA 23747
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: RnB/Swing

CREDITS:
Engineer – Taavi Mote
Producer – André Cymone, David Z.
Remix – Louil Silas, Jr.*
Written-By – André Cymone, Jody Watley

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP “JODY WATLEY”
André Cymone Appears Courtesy of Columbia Records

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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

Bangles – Walking Down Your Street (Extended Dance Mixes) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Walking Down Your Street” is a song by The Bangles. It is the fourth single from their album Different Light. It was released as a single in 1987 and charted at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, #16 on the UK Singles Chart, and #56 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart. The next single, “Following”, was only released in the UK, making “Walking Down Your Street” the final single from Different Light in the US. The original LP version varies slightly from the 7″ single version and the version included with their Greatest Hits compilation.

It was written by Louis Gutierrez, guitarist Susanna Hoffs and producer David Kahne – making it the Bangles’ first in a string of US Top 40 hits written by at least one band member. The video boasts appearances by Randy Quaid and Little Richard.

SIDE A:
Walking Down Your Street (Extended Dance Mix) 5:26

SIDE B:
Walking Down Your Street (Dub Version) 5:04
Walking Down Your Street (Instrumental Version) 3:27

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Walking Down Your Street U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #11

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia ‎– 44 06760, Columbia ‎– 44-06760
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Engineer – Keith Cohen
Producer – David Kahne
Remix – Steve Beltran
Written-By – D. Kahne*, L. Gutierrez*, S. Hoffs*

NOTES:
From Bangles LP “Different Light”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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

Gino Vannelli – Wild Horses (Canada 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Wild Horses” is a 1987 single by Canadian singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli who had several hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s.

“Wild Horses” was the last US Billboard Hot 100 charting single from Gino Vannelli reaching #55, #33 Adult Contemporary. In Canada “Wild Horses” reached the top ten on the Canadian Single’s chart peaking at #7.

SIDE A:
Wild Horses (Extended Remix) 6:22

SIDE B:
Shape Me Like A Man 4:52
Wild Horses (Remix Single Version) 4:31

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Wild Horses U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #55
1987 Wild Horses U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary #33

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor ‎– PDSX 2298
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Canada
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Gino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli, Ross Vannelli
Written-By – Gino Vannelli, Roy Freeland

NOTES:
From the LP “Big Dreamers Never Sleep”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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

Various – The Monster Squad (US Limited Edition 7″)

BURNING THE GROUND HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE

Boo! Happy Halloween

“The Mobster Squad” is a limited edition 7″ single released by Mondo Records featuring two pop songs from the classic film The Monster Squad released in 1987 (“Rock Until You Drop” by Michael Sembello, and “Monster Squad” Rap by The Monster Squad). Neither of these tracks have ever been officially released. “Monster Rap” also features Michael Sembello on the chorus but he is not credited. The r7″ was released with several alternate covers and record colors.

The film features the Universal Monsters (re-imagined by a team of special effects artists, including Stan Winston), led by Count Dracula. They, in turn, combat a group of savvy kids out to keep them from controlling the world.

While not being a major success during its theatrical run and receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has gained a positive reception from audiences and has become a cult classic in the years since its release.

The source material that Mondo used for this pressing was not the best I assume they could not find the original master tape. I have tried to restore this 7″ to the best possible quality. Still it will be fun for a spooky night of Tricks or Treats.

SIDE A:
Rock Until You Drop 3:08
Performed by – Michael Sembello

SIDE B:
Monster Rap 3:02
Performed by – The Monster Squad

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mondo (3) ‎– MOND-080
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, White With Red Splatter
Country: US
Released: 29 Apr 2016
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Dan Goldwasser, Michael Matessino

NOTES:
Limited Edition Dracula sleeve
From the motion picture “THE MONSTER SQUAD”

Find the 7″ on DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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