Tag: 1989

October 20, 2014

Various ‎– Rhythm Stick 1-8 (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

Trick or treat goblins and ghouls. This is a special Rhythm Stick brew just for you. A special Halloween issue.

Rhythm Stick was a DJ-only subscription/remix service based in Cazadero, CA (USA) that operated during 1989 -1992 ~ releases were pressed in limited quantities and featured mixes of Mainstream dance / Top 40 / NRG / dance classic tracks released on double vinyl and their CD’s contained the ‘best of’ tracks from those vinyl releases.

Rhythm Stick (With The Adventures of Mikie Man) staff consisted of the following people: Gini Spiersch, Director; Steve Bourasa, Producer & Mixer; and mixing djs: Glenn Cattanach, Mario S. David, Jim “Hip-Hop” Hopkins, Mark Watkins, and would also feature guest DJ’s.

The subtitle, (With The Adventures of Mikie Man) was connected to their logo and continuing cartoon series. These cartoon characters were originally drawn by Gini each night that Michael Lewis dee-jayed. Over a two year period, three books of drawings were completed and now with Rhythm Stick as their medium, the “Adventures of Mikie Man” were presented by the artist, Jameo. Each jacket would present the character cartoons representing the staff and contributors to Rhythm Stick.

All productions of Rhythm Stick were dedicated to the late Michael J. Lewis, the original “Mikie Man”.

SIDE A:
Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt Kickers* – Monster Mash ’89 (The Monster CD Mix) 5:14
Producer – Steve Bourasa

Book Of Love – Witchcraft (The Warlock Edit) 6:08
Edited By – Jim “Hip-Hop” Hopkins*

SIDE B:
Black Box – Ride On Time (The Ticker Trip Mix) 6:26
Remix – Steve Bourasa

Be Big – Guilty (The Acquittal Edit) 6:45
Edited By –Glenn Cattanach

SIDE C:
Alien Sex Fiend – Haunted House (The Poltergeist CD Mix) 6:28
Remix – Jim “Hip-Hop” Hopkins*

Princess – Lover Don’t Go (The Romeo Extended Dance Edit) 6:45
Edited By – Glenn Cattanach

SIDE D:
Floppy House – In A Funk (The Vancouver Feet Beat Mix) 7:26
Remix – Steve Bourasa

Big Fun / Norman Cook – Blame It On The Boogie/Blame It On The Bassline 5:36
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Steve Bourasa

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Rhythm Stick ?– RS1-8
Format: 2 × Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Compilation, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Euro House, Synth-pop, Acid House

NOTES:
Special Halloween Edition
DJ Use Only

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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

August 15, 2014

Various – NRG-MIXXX Volume One Issue Four (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

NRG-MIXXX was a Pro DJ Only Remix Service based in Dallas Texas, produced by Tony Nunes & Wayne West. Each single record issue featured tracks, which were all digitally edited and remixed. As always, remixes found on these issues were original and never issued elsewhere.

With this issue you get a fun 16 minute Dead Or Alive “Nude Medley” as well as a great freestyle track from Alta Dustin and a housed up Taylor Dayne Medley.

NRG-MIXXX remix service which was active during the late 1980’s and early 90’s is now like many others no longer in operation.

SIDE A:
Dead Or Alive – Nude Medley (The Beverly Hills Convertable CD Edit) 16:37
Edited By – Wayne West

SIDE B:
Alta Dustin – Tonight 7:14
Edited By – Wayne West

Taylor Dayne – Taylor Dayne Medley 8:36
Mixed By – Steve Jaffe

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: NRG Mixxx ‎– V-1 I-4
Format: Vinyl, 12″, EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Hi NRG

NOTES:
DJ Use Only

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

August 14, 2014

Dead Or Alive / Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra – Baby Don’t Say Goodbye / Something’s Jumpin’ In Your Shirt (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

Released in 1989 this rare Epic Records split artist two track 12″ includes two exclusive promo only remixes by British synth-pop band Dead Or Alive and British musician, impresario, visual artist, performer, clothes designer and boutique owner Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra. Both tracks are edited by an unknown remixer Sir Arthur.

SIDE A:
Dead Or Alive – Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (The Powerful Club Twelve) 5:47
Producer [Produced By] – Pete Burns
Written-By – P. Burns*

SIDE B:
Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra – Something’s Jumpin’ In Your Shirt (The Sir Arthur-Edit) 3:57
Producer [Produced By] – “Bootsy” Collins*, Malcolm McLaren, Mary Kessler, Phil Ramone, Robbie Kilgore
Written-By – M. McLaren*, M. Kessler*, R. Kilgore*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Mint (generic)

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– EAS 1905
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, House

CREDITS:
Edited By – Sir Arthur

NOTES:
Exclusive promo only remixes
Side A Taken From The Epic Lp: “NUDE”

Side B Taken From The Epic Lp: “WALTZ DARLING”

Demonstration Only. Not For Sale.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

August 13, 2014

Dead Or Alive – Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on September 21, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time using the Ortofon 30 stylus!

“Baby Don’t Say Goodbye” was the third and final single released from the 1989 album “Nude” by synth-pop band Dead Or Alive. Produced by Pete Burns and remixed by New York-based DJ and Grammy nominated record producer Danny Tenaglia.

“Baby Don’t Say Goodbye” debuted on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart on November 25, 1989 after spending ten weeks on the survey the single peaked at #6. “Baby Don’t Say Goodbye” would be Dead Or Alive’s last top ten entry on the US charts.

Track B1 “Cheers Vocal” and track B2 “Danny”s Dub” indicate that this was remixed by Danny Tenaglia who was resident DJ at Cheers, Miami during this time.

SIDE A:
Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (Club Mix) 8:33
Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (Instrumental) 4:52

SIDE B:
Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (Cheer’s Vocal) 7:09
Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (Danny’s Dub) 3:30
Baby Don’t Say Goodbye (Radio Edit) 4:28

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	Baby Don’t Say Goodbye	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 73101
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Vlado*
Producer – Pete Burns
Remix – Danny*
Written-By – P. Burns*

NOTES:
Special version from the Epic Lp: “NUDE”

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi