Tag: 1988

Sinitta – Cross My Broken Heart (Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Cross My Broken Heart” is a song by Sinitta. It was released in March 1988 as the sixth and final single from her self-titled debut album. This song was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. It was successful in the UK where it was a top 10 hit, peaking at number six. It was certified silver by the BPI. The B-side contains a remix of her 1987 hit, “Toy Boy”.

In the United States, the single reached #26 on the Billboard Dance chart on September 2, 1988.

SIDE A:
Cross My Broken Heart (Extra Pulsing Beat Mix) 6:43

SIDE B:
Toy Boy (Brand New Megamix) 5:08
Cross My Broken Heart (Instrumental Mix) 3:43

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Cross My Broken Heart U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #29

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Fanfare Records ‎– 12 FANX 15, Fanfare Records ‎– 12 FAN X 15
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Hi-NRG

CREDITS:
Art Direction [Sinitta’s hair by] – Madeline (10)
Engineer – Mark McGuire
Mixed By – Pete “Mix Master” Hammond*
Photography By – Paul Cox (5)
Written-By, Producer – Stock/Aitken/Waterman*

NOTES:
Recorded at PWL Studios, London
Non PPL
Made in England

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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 Jets – Rocket 2 U (US 12″)

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“Rocket 2 U” is a song by the American sibling group, The Jets. It was written and produced by Bobby Nunn. The single, featuring lead vocals by Haini Wolfgramm, received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 31st Grammy Awards in 1989.

Released as the third single from their album Magic in 1988, the song was the second most successful single released from the album, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B chart. In the U.K. the song peaked at number sixty-nine.

SIDE A:
Rocket 2 U (Extended Version) 9:30

SIDE B:
Rocket 2 U (Radio Edit) 5:29
Rocket 2 U (Dub) 8:31
Rocket 2 U (Percapella) 4:17

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Rocket 2 U U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1988 Rocket 2 U U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #5
1988 Rocket 2 U U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #3
1988 Rocket 2 U U.S. Billboard Hot Crossover 30 #2

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23822
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 04 Jan 1988
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: House, Soul

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – Don Powell (7)
Mastered By – Herbie Powers Jr.*
Mixed By – Berney Perkins*
Mixed By, Producer [Additional] – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer, Written-By – Bobby Nunn

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP, MCA-42085,
“Magic”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Johnny Hates Jazz – Heart Of Gold (UK 12″ Ltd. Edition)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Heart Of Gold” is a song by British band Johnny Hates Jazz, released in 1988 as the fifth single from their debut studio album Turn Back the Clock. It was written by Clark Datchler and produced by Calvin Hayes and Mike Nocito. “Heart Of Gold” reached #19 on the UK charts on February 27, 1988, after spending seven weeks on the chart.

SIDE A:
Heart Of Gold (Extended Version) 6:34
Written-By – Clark Datchler

SIDE B:
Leave It Up To Me 3:24
Written-By – Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito

Heart Of Gold 3:26
Written-By – Clark Datchler

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VST 1045
Format: Vinyl, 45 RPM, 12″, Limited Edition
Country: UK
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Sleeve Design] – Nicole Redican
Other [Model] – Andrea
Performer – Clark Datchler
Photography By [Back] – Sheila Rock
Photography By [Front] – Simon Fowler (2)
Producer, Performer – Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito

NOTES:
Limited Edition 12″ Contains Four Colour Poster

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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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Johnny Hates Jazz – Turn Back The Clock (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Turn Back the Clock” is a song by the British band Johnny Hates Jazz. It is the title track of their debut album and was the third single released from the LP.

The song peaked at #12 in the UK top 40 in 1987. It also reached number five on the US Adult Contemporary chart.

The international music video for the song was directed by Brian Grant.

SIDE A:
Turn Back The Clock (Extended Mix) 7:04
Mixed By – Julian Mendelsohn
Written-By – Clark Datchler

SIDE B:
Cracking Up 3:40
Written-By – Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Turn Back The Clock U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks #5

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 0 96640
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Stylorouge
Performer – Calvin Hayes, Clark Datchler, Mike Nocito
Photography By – Simon Fowler (2)
Producer – Calvin Hayes, Mike Nocito

NOTES:
“I wouldn’t change a single day”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Password: burningtheground

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