Tag: 1991

Talk Talk/Duran Duran – The Big Mouth Mega-mix / The Knock-out Mix (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1991

This is the scare DJ Service Megamix 12″ single from U.S.-based label ON-USound (Later known as Euro-Mixx). The 12″ features on the A-side “The Big Mouth Mega-Mix” by the British band “Talk Talk” who are best known for their 1984 hit “It’s My Life” which is featured as well as the 1982 hit “Talk Talk” in this nearly twelve-minute mega-mix of some of the band’s well-known tracks.

The flip side is for Duran Duran fans and is a must-have. The “Knock-out Mix” which features most of Duran’s biggest hits all continuously mixed. This megamix alone is worth hunting down this 12″ vinyl treasure, you will not be disappointed it’s a Duranie’s dream come true twelve minutes of Duran Duran bliss…

As with most of the ON-USound/Euro-Mixx titles, multiple sources were used to create these megamixes so quality does vary from track to track. I have made every effort to ensure the best-sounding transfer.

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

SIDE A:
Talk Talk – The Big Mouth Mega-Mix 11:52
Music By – Talk Talk
Words By –  Mark Hollis

Living In Another World
Dum Dum Girl
Happiness Is Easy
Such A Shame
It’s My Life
Talk Talk
My Foolish Friend

SIDE B:
Duran Duran – The Knock-Out Mix 12:29
Written-By – A. Taylor*, J. Taylor*, N. Rhodes*, R. Taylor*, S. LeBon*

I Don’t Want Your Love
Notorious
Wild Boys
Save A Prayer
Union Of The Snake
All She Wants Is
A View To A Kill
The Reflex
Decadance

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: ON-USound – TT-15, ON-USound – DD-15
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Unofficial Release, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop, New Wave

NOTES:
Bootleg unofficial megamixes

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

 

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Michael Jackson – Remember The Time (US 7″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1991

“Remember the Time” is a 1992 single by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on January 14, 1992, as the second single from Jackson’s eighth studio album, Dangerous. The song was written and composed by Teddy Riley, Jackson, and Bernard Belle, and produced by Riley and Jackson. The song’s lyrics are written about remembering having fallen in love with someone.

“Remember the Time” was generally well-received by contemporary critics. The song was commercially successful, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles as well as the Mainstream Top 40 chart. It is certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Internationally, the song was a Top 10 hit in nine countries, peaking at No.1 in New Zealand, at No.2 in Spain, and No.3 in the United Kingdom.

“Black or White” was released by Epic Records on November 11, 1991, as the first single from his eighth studio album, Dangerous. He co-wrote, composed, and produced it with Bill Bottrell. The song is a fusion of pop-rock, dance, and hip hop. Epic Records described the song as “a rock ‘n’ roll dance song about racial harmony”.

“Black or White” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 7, 1991, making it the fastest chart-topper since the Beatles’ “Get Back”. It stayed there for a total of seven weeks. Jackson became the first artist to have number one hits in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s with the song. It is certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Around the world, “Black or White” hit number one in 20 countries, including the US, the UK, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Turkey, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the Eurochart Hot 100. It was the best-selling single worldwide of 1992.

**The “Underground Club Mix Edit” is exclusive to this US 7″ single.

SIDE A:
Remember The Time 4:00
Mixed By –  Bruce Swedien, Teddy Riley
Producer – Michael Jackson
Written-By – B. Bell, M. Jackson, T. Riley*

SIDE B:
Black Or White (The Underground Club Mix Edit) 3:33
Edited By – Hex Hector, Ricky Crespo, Robert Clivillés
Executive Producer –Michael Jackson
Lyrics By [Rap Lyrics] – Bill Bottrell
Producer –  Bill Bottrell, Michael Jackson
Producer [Additional Production] – David Cole
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – Robert Clivillés
Written-By, Composed By – Michael Jackson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 34-74200
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: House, New Jack Swing

NOTES:
Side A was taken from the Epic release “DANGEROUS”

Side B Is an Edited version of the “Underground Club Mix”, and is Previously Unreleased.

Find the 7″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Pet Shop Boys – Mega Mix (Scandinavia 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1991

NEW 2020 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted November 8, 2012

“Mega Mix” (aka “Swedish Megamix”) is one of the rarest of all official Pet Shop Boys releases. This Mega Mix was released in 1991 on EMI Records Sweden to promote the compilation “Discography”. It’s believed that only 600 copies of this promotional 12″ were ever produced. The mixes were created by Swedish DJ/mixer/producer Emil Hellman.

SIDE A:
Mega Mix (Extended Mix) 10:37
Excerpt From P.I.T. (ZDF TV, Germany)
West End Girls (Shep Pettibone Mastermix)
Domino Dancing (Base Mix)
What Have I Done To Deserve This? (Shep Pettibone Remix)
Being Boring (Marshall Jefferson Remix)
Excerpt From All-Hit Studio At Night (CXTV/Fuji TV, Japan)
So Hard (Extended Dance Mix)
Heart (Disco Mix)
DJ Culture (Extended Mix)
Always On My Mind / In My House
Suburbia (The Full Horror)
It’s A Sin (Phil Harding Latin Vocal Mix)
DJ Culture (Reprise)

SIDE B:
Mega Mix (Edited Mix) 5:51
Being Boring
So Hard
Heart
Always On My Mind
Suburbia
It’s A Sin

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Bear Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI ‎– PRO 4137
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
Country: Scandanavia
Released: 29 Oct 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Dj Mix [Megamix] – Emil Hellman

NOTES:
Promotion Only – Not For Sale.
Limited to 600 copies

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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
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/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Paula Abdul – The Promise Of A New Day (US Cassette)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1991

“The Promise of a New Day” is the second single (and lead-off track) from American artist Paula Abdul’s album Spellbound. The song was written by Peter Lord and V. Jeffrey Smith. The single was released to radio while the hit “Rush Rush” was still at the top of radio airplay and the pop charts. It is an upbeat pop and dance-pop song that lyrically finds the singer feeling optimistic about a relationship as well as the lives of future generations.

“The Promise of a New Day” debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, the week ending July 20, 1991, claiming the spot of Hot Shot Debut. The following week, the single climbed to number 26, with this week claiming the Greatest Airplay Gainer. The song hit number one on the chart on September 14, 1991, and ended the reign of Bryan Adams’ long-running number one hit “Everything I Do (I Do It For You).” The following week it fell to number five and departed the top 40 only four weeks later. It was Abdul’s sixth chart-topping single, and her last number-one single to date.

SIDE A/B:
The Promise Of A New Day (7″ Edit) 4:17
Mixed By – Keith Cohen

The Promise Of A New Day (West Coast 12″) 5:38
Keyboards – Mark Plati
Remix – Junior Vasquez

CASSETTE GRADE:
Cassette: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

DOLBY B Noise Reduction Enabled

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1991 The Promise Of A New Day U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1991 The Promise Of A New Day U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary #25

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 4-98752
Format: Cassette, Single
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Peter Lord, V. Jeffrey Smith

NOTES:
The same program appears on both sides

From the LP “SPELLBOUND”

Find the Cassette Single at DISCOGS

CASSETTE RESTORATION BYy:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Cassette Deck: Nakamichi BX-300 Discrete 3 Head Cassette Deck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp Line In: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
Cassette transfer was recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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