Tag: 1990

New Order / Bronski Beat – Blue Order (Mega-Mix) / Bonus Bronski Beats (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

Fantastic bootleg megamixes from the US based label ON-USound. The majority of the labels releases consist of single artist megamixes. These megamixes are highly sought after and pretty hard to find. For later releases the label changed it’s name to Euro-Mixx.

On this 12″ there are two New Order Mega-Mixes and a bonus Bronski Beat Mega-Mix.

SIDE A:
New Order – Blue Order (Mega-Mix) 13:02
Written-By – . Somerville*, P. Hook*

SIDE B:
New Order – Blue Order (Mega-Mix II) 9:52
Written-By – . Somerville*, P. Hook*

Bronski Beat  – Bonus Bronski Beats (Mega-Mix) 5:24
Written-By – J. Somerville*

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: ON-USound – NO 5
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Mixed, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Donna Summer – State Of Independence (New Bass Mix) (UK 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

 

“State of Independence” is a song originally written and recorded by Jon and Vangelis for their 1981 album The Friends of Mr. Cairo.

Donna Summer covered “State of Independence” on her 1982 album Donna Summer produced by Quincy Jones. In 1990 the single was re-released to promote a compilation album titled “The best of Donna Summer”. The single featured fresh remixes by Boilerhouse. The 1990 remix debuted on the UK singles chart on October 11, 1990 and peaked at #45. The song features an all-star choir including among others Michael Jackson, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder.

SIDE A:
State Of Independence (New Bass Mix) 5:49
 State Of Independence (Original) 5:50

SIDE B:
State Of Independence (No Drum Mix) 5:48
State Of Independence (N R G Mix) 5:25

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

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EastWest – SAM U 2857
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Downtempo
Credits:Producer – Quincy Jones
Remix – Boilerhouse (tracks: A1, B1, B2)
Written-By – Jon Anderson, Vangelis

NOTES:
Promo only not for resale

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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
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Adam Ant – Room At The Top (US 12″ Promo)

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Produced and co-written by André Cymone “Room At The Top” was the first single taken from Adam Ant’s fourth solo album Manners & Physique. “Room at the Top” peaked at number 13 in England and number 17 in America.

SIDE A:
Room At The Top (Extended Version) 6:45

SIDE B:
Room At The Top (7″ Radio Mix) 4:06
Room At The Top (House Vocal) 7:21
Room At The Top (House Dub) 6:08

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

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1990 Room At The Top U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #17
1990 Room At The Top U.S. Billboard Hot Alternative Songs #17
1990 Room At The Top U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #3

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – L33-18134
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 RPM, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: House, Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Credits: Edited By – Chep Nunez*
Producer – Andre Cymone*
Producer [Additional Production] – Justin Strauss
Programmed By [Additional Keyboards] – Eric Kupper
Remix – Daniel Abraham, Justin Strauss
Written-By – Adam Ant, Andre Cymone*, Marco Pirroni

NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP, MCA-6315, “Manners & Physique”

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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
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Grace Jones – Megamix (France 12″ Promo)

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REQUEST

This 1990 ultra scarce Grace Jones Megamix was released only in France on Island Records as both a 7″ and 12″ promo single. Bothe the 7″ and 12″ include the 5:10 version of “Private Life” as the b-side. Instead of posting both singles seperately I have included the 7″ Version of the Megamix as a bonus track. The singles are both housed in a yellow and blue Island Records sleeve.

SIDE A:
MEGAMIX (9:15)
(A.1) La Vie En Rose
Written-By – Edith Piaf, Louiguy

(A.2) Pull Up To The Bumper
Written-By – Dana Mano*, Grace Jones, Koo Koo Baya*

(A.3) Slave To The Rhythm
Written-By – Woolley*, Darlow*, Lipson*, Horn*

(A.4) I’ve Seen That Face Before
Written-By – Written-By – A. Piazzolla*, B. Reynolds*, Wilkey*, N. Delon*

SIDE B:
Private Life 5:10
Written-By – C. Hynde*

MEGAMIX (7″ Version) (Bonus Track) 5:47
(B.2) La Vie En Rose
Written-By – Edith Piaf, Louiguy

B.3) Slave To The Rhythm
Written-By – Woolley*, Darlow*, Lipson*, Horn*

(B.3) Pull Up To The Bumper
Written-By – Dana Mano*, Grace Jones, Koo Koo Baya*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Island Records
Catalog#: 875 547-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo
Country: France
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Funk, Disco

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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