Tag: 1988

Pretty Poison – Nightime (Remix) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Nightime” is a single by American dance-pop group Pretty Poison. The song was originally released in 1984 reaching #14 on the U.S. Dance chart. After signing with Virgin Records and the success of their biggest hit “Catch Me (I’m Falling)” (U.S. Dance #1) (U.S. Hot 100 #8), “Nightime” was re-released as a remix this version reached #13 on the Billboard Dance chart on March 19, 1988 after spending three weeks on the survey. The 12″ included new remixes by Shep Pettibone, Kae Williams Jr., and Whey Cooler.

During this period the group also released their official debut album “Catch Me (I’m Falling)”.

SIDE A:
Nightime (The Shep Pettibone Mix) 6:40
Remix – Shep Pettibone

Nightime (Poisonous Mix) 5:48
Remix – Kae Williams Jr.

SIDE B:
Nightime (Dub) 7:25
Remix – Shep Pettibone

Nightime (Cold House Mix) 5:43
Remix – Whey Cooler

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Nightime (Remix) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #13

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 0-96710
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Freestyle, House

CREDITS:
Edited By – Tuta Aquino
Engineer – Joe Nicolo*, Joe Alexander
Producer, Mixed By – Kae Williams Jr.
Written-By – Jade Starling, Whey Cooler

NOTES:
Also available the LP “Catch Me (I’m Falling)”

Find the 12″ at 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

Seventh Avenue – The Love I Lost (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“The Love I Lost” is a song originally recorded in 1973 by American R&B/Soul vocal group Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.

In 1988 British boy band Seventh Avenue with a new and ever-changing line up recorded a Hi NRG dance version of the song. Seventh Avenue was founded by British songwriter, producer, and DJ. Ian Levine. “The Love I Lost” was the bands only charting single peaking at #26 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart on April 1, 1989, after spending five weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
The Love I Lost (Extended Remix) 7:08
Mixed By – Danny Tenaglia

SIDE B:
The Love I Lost (12″ Mix) 7:58
Mixed By – Ian Levine

The Love I Lost (Dub) 5:24
Mixed By – Danny Tenaglia

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 The Love I Lost U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #26

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86476
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Arranged By – an Levine, Nigel Stock
Producer – Ian Levine, Steven Wagner
Producer [Additional] – Danny Tenaglia

NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “THE LOVE I LOST”

Find the 12″ at 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

Apollonia – Since I Fell For You (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Since I Fell For You” was the debut solo single by American actress, singer, former model and talent manager Apollonia Kotero. She is best known for co-starring in Prince’s 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer in the girl group Apollonia 6.

“Since I Fell For You” was the first single taken from her eponymously titled first solo album, Apollonia on Warner Bros. Records. On December 17th, 1988 “Since I Fell For You” peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Club Songs Chart after spending ten weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Since I Fell For You (Toppled Heart Mix) 7:36
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

Since I Fell For You (Crush Mix) 8:06
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

SIDE B:
Since I Fell For You (Freestyle Mix) 7:54
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero

These Boots Are Made For Walking 4:03
Producer – Michael Jonzun

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Since I Fell For You U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #6

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– 0-20855
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Hi NRG

CREDITS
Executive Producer – Benny Medina, Craig Kostich
Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer – Ish* (tracks: A1 to B1)

NOTES:
From the LP “APOLLONIA”

Find the 12″ at 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

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Roxette – Chances (France 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Chances” is a song by the Swedish rock duo Roxette. It was released on 28 December 1988 as the third single from their second studio album, Look Sharp! (1988), and was only released in Germany, France and Italy.

SIDE A:
Chances (Dancehall Version) 8:23

SIDE B:
Chances (7″ Version) 4:07
Silver Blue 4:06

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI ‎– 1599566, Wanted ‎– 1599566
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: France
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Kjell Andersson*
Lacquer Cut By – Alain Morand
Photography By – Mikael Jansson*
Producer, Remix – Adam Moseley
Producer, Remix [Assistant] – Julian Adair
Written-By – Gessle*

NOTES:
Maxi 45 Tours
Recorded At – Trident Studios
Mixed At – Trident Studios

Find the 12″ at 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