Tag: 1990

July 25, 2014

Nick Kamen – I Promised Myself (Independiente Mix) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“I Promised Myself” is a song written and originally performed by Nick Kamen. It was released as a single twice: first from his album Move Until We Fly in 1990, then as a remix in 2004. The original version achieved success in Austria and Sweden where it topped the charts reaching #1. It was covered by 1980s band Dead or Alive, and in 2004, the song was covered by A-Teens. In 2009 the song was covered by eurodance artist Basshunter.

SUDE A:
I Promised Myself (Independiente Mix) 5:38
Mixed By – Steven W. Tayler*
Producer – Paxman*, Muggleton*
Written-By – Kamen*

SIDE B:
I Promised Myself (Single Version) 3:57
Mixed By – Steven W. Tayler*
Producer – Paxman*, Muggleton*
Written-By – Kamen*

You Are 3:58
Producer, Written-By – Guirey*, Kamen*, Andersen*
Written By – Kamen/Andersen/Guirey

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86161
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
From the Atlantic album: “MOVE UNTIL WE FLY”

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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

July 16, 2014

The Cure – Pictures Of You (Limited Edition) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“Pictures of You” is the fourth and final single from the British rock band The Cure’s 1989 album Disintegration. The single dubuted on the UK singles chart on March 31, 1990 and peaked at #24. In the US the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 21, 1990 peaking at #7 the single also charted on the US Dance and Modern Rock tracks charts respectively.

Many of lead singer Robert Smith’s compositions are inspired by literature. “Pictures Of You” was based on an essay by Myra Poleo called The Dark Power of Ritual Pictures. Smith says that after reading it, he destroyed his old personal photos and many of his home videos in an effort to wipe away his past. He came to regret the decision a few days later.

Rolling Stone magazine placed “Pictures Of You” 278th on their 2004 list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

**The live tracks on the b-side are one continuous track totaling 10:05 on subsequent CD single versions the songs are split into two seperate tracks. I have left them as they were presented on the vinyl release.

SIDE A:
Pictures Of You (Extended Re-mix) 8:07
Producer – Allen*
Producer, Remix – Smith*
Remix – Parry*, Saunders*

SIDE B:
Last Dance (Live) 10:05
Engineer – Smudger (2)
Mixed By – New*, Smith*
Producer – Cure, The

Fascination Street (Live)
Engineer – Smudger (2)
Mixed By – New*, Smith*
Producer – Cure, The

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1990	Pictures Of You	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#7
1990	Pictures Of You	U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs	#19
1990	Pictures Of You	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#24

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Fiction Records ?– FIXPB 34, Fiction Records ?– 877 081-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered, Translucent Green
Country: UK
Released: 31 Mar 1990
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Artwork – Green Ink, Smith*
Written-By – Williams*, Tolhurst*, Thompson*, Smith*, O’Donnell*, Gallup*

NOTES:
Limited numbered edition #0052
Pressed on Green Vinyl.
From the LP: “DISINTEGRATION”

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

March 12, 2014

Regina – Track You Down (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“Track You Down” is a 1990 single by American dance music singer Regina Richards better known by her stage name Regina. She is best known for her hit “Baby Love,” which reached Number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986. Released only in the US on 12″ vinyl “Track You Down” is Regina’s last single to date. Written by Regina, “Track You Down” failed to have any chart success.

Both track on this 12″ were intended to be on Regina’s second album “Best Kept Secret” but the the album was never released.

SIDE A:
Track You Down (Radio Edit) 3:52
Track You Down (Extended Mix) 4:27

SIDE B:
I Need Your Love (Radio Edit) 3:39

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Centurion Records (3) ‎– CR-1001
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle
Credits: Engineer – Marcelo Gandola
Executive Producer – Douglas Breitbart
Mixed By – Marcelo Gandola, Tony Coluccio
Producer – Jeff Mann, Marco Olivo
Programmed By, Arranged By – Tony Coluccio
Written-By – Regina Richards*

NOTES:
From the fortcoming album “BEST KEPT SECRET”
Track A2 is incorrectly printed as 6:07 it is actually a 4:27 mix. Side B duration is actually 3:39.

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

June 27, 2012

Madonna – Golden Girl Mixes (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

Another set of great ON-USound megamixes. This time Madonna gets the megamix treatment. A “Classic Megamix” which has appeared on other bootleg singles sometimes reffered to as “Madonna Super Disco Mix”. This megamix is mostly of Madonna’s early 80’s hits. We also get a “New Megamix” which is comprised of the Material Girl’s later 80’s offerings endinding with 1990’s “Vogue”.

Please remember these are unofficial releases so the mastering quality is not always the best. The vinyl transfer contained in this post is probably the best you will ever hear these mixes. Enjoy!!

SIDE A:
New Megamix 12:00
Who’s That Girl
La Issa Bonita
Keep It Together
Like A Prayer
Open Your Heart
Vogue
Express Yourself
Causing A Commotion

SIDE B:
Classic Megamix 10:09
Into The Groove
Lucky Star
Borderline
Holiday
Sidewalk Talk
Like A Virgin
Angel
Material World
Dress You Up

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: ON-USound – GGM 91
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Dj Mix [Megamix] – Greg Merriman (Side B)

NOTES:
Track times are incorrect on label.

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi