Tag: 1988

Mike + The Mechanics – Nobody’s Perfect (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

Originally posted April 30, 2012

“Nobody’s Perfect” was the first single from Mike + The Mechanics sophomore album “Living Years”. The single failed to make much impact on the charts only peaking at #63 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #80 UK. Thankfully it served a far better purpose as the albums opening track giving it an instant distinction with its industrial chimes and upfront lyrics. The song also appeared in the Miami Vice episode “Hard Knocks”.

SIDE A:
Nobody’s Perfect (12″ Remix) 6:20
Remix – Greg Walsh

SIDE B:
Nobody Knows 4:22
All I Need Is A Miracle 4:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Nobody’s Perfect U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #63
1988 Nobody’s Perfect U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #3

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86482
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Synth-pop, Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Engineer –Nick Davis
Producer – Christopher Neil, Mike Rutherford

NOTES:
Also available the LP, Cassette and Compact Disc “Living Years”

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

Steve Winwood – Holding On (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Holding On” is a 1988 single by Steve Winwood from the album Roll with It. The song was written by Winwood along with Will Jennings. “Holding On” was the last of four number ones for Winwood on the Adult Contemporary chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

SIDE A:
Holding On (Dance Mix) 9:54

SIDE B:
GoJuan (Aaghh Mix) 5:07
GoJuan (Groove Mix) 4:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Holding On U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #11
1988 Holding On U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VST 1135
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Producer – Steve Winwood
Producer, Mixed By, Engineer – Tom Lord Alge*

NOTES:
Includes Previously Unreleased Track
“Hold On (Remix)” taken from the LP “Roll With It”

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

3 Man Island – Jack The Lad (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Jack The Lad” is a 1988 single released by English trio 3 Man Island. In the United States, the single was a top ten dance hit. On April 23, 1988, the single reached #10 on the Billboard Dance chart after spending eight weeks on the survey. The single also barely cracked the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #94.

SIDE A:
Jack The Lad (Club Mix) 6:01

SIDE B:
Jack The Lad (Rub A Dub-Dub-Dub Mix) 6:31
Jack The Lad (Radio Mix) 4:06

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Jack The Lad U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #94
1988 Jack The Lad U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #10

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– 4V9 43220
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – John Smyth Jnr.
Executive Producer – Barry Andrews
Producer – 3 Man Island
Written-By – Whitford*, Swanston*, Cox*

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

Gladys Knight & The Pips – Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Lovin’ On Next To Nothin'” is the second single taken from the album All Our Love by soul quartet Gladys Knight & The Pips. The album was the last ever studio album before The Pips retired and Knight embarked on a solo career. “Lovin’ On Next To Nothin'” peaked at #3 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart and became a #10 dance hit. In the U.K. the single peaked at #81 on the U.K. singles chart.

SIDE A:
Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ (Extended Version) 7:30

SIDE B:
Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ (Instrumental) 7:31

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #3
1988 Lovin’ On Next To Nothin’ U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #10

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA 23804, MCA Records ‎– MCA-23804
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Soul

CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Taavi Mote
Executive Producer – Bubba Knight, Gladys Knight
Producer – Howie Rice
Remix – Louil Silas, Jr.*
Written-By – Alan Rich*, Howie Rice, Jeff Pescetto

NOTES:
From the MCA LP “ALL OUR LOVE”

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