Tag: 1990

September 10, 2014

Erasure – Indian Rubber Mega-Mix (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“Indian Rubber” is a megamix of Erasure hits released in 1990 by the US based bootlega label ON-USound. The label had at least 15 12″ releases. The majority of releases have single artist megamixes. Later on the label changed it’s name to to Euro-Mixx. This megamix is quite sought after by Erasure fans.

Please remember that this is a bootleg unofficial release therefore the sound quality is not always the best. I have restored this 12″ to the best of my ability. “Indian Rubber” was also released by ON-USound as a CD single but was taken directly from a vinyl source.

SIDE A:
Indian Rubber Mega Mix (Part One) 9:10
1. A Little Respect
2. Stop!
3. Chains Of Love
4. Who Needs Love (Like That)
5. Oh L’Amour
6. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!

SIDE B:
Indian Rubber Mega Mix (Part Two) 7:30
1. The Circus (Live)
2. Ship Of Fools
3. Push Me Shove Me
4. Sometimes
5. It Doesn’t Have To Be

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: ON-USound ‎– ERA 04
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Mixed, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Unofficial Mega Mix

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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 27, 2014

Laura Branigan – Moonlight On Water (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“Moonlight on Water”, also known as “Moonlight on Water (Sex on the Beach)”, is a song written by Steve Kipner, best known for writing Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical”, and Andy Goldmark.

The song was originally recorded by Kevin Raleigh for his 1989 album Delusions of Grandeur and was released as a single. It reached #60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on 24 June 1989.

The song was covered by American singer Laura Branigan and was the first single taken from her self-titled album released in 1990. The song was only a minor hit in the U.S peaking at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #44 Hot Dance/Club Play charts.

SIDE A:
Moonlight On Water (Sex On The Beach) (12″ Mix) 7:55

SIDE B:
Moonlight On Water (Sex On The Beach) (Sex On The Beach Dub) 5:52
Moonlight On Water (Radio Remix) 4:05

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1990	Moonlight On Water	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#59
1990	Moonlight On Water	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#44

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86195
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Garage House

CREDITS:
Engineer – Frank Heller
Producer – Richard Perry
Remix – David Frank, Mojo Nicosia*
Written-By – Andy Goldmark, Stephen Kipner*

NOTES:
Tracks subtitled ‘Sex On The Beach’ on the label, but not on the sleeve.
From the Atlantic album “LAURA BRANIGAN”

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

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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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