Tag: 7″

Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf (US 7″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

“Hungry Like the Wolf” is a song by the British new wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group’s second studio album Rio. The song was released in May 1982 as the band’s fifth single in the United Kingdom. It reached no. 5 on the UK Singles Chart, and received a gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry.

The music video for “Hungry Like the Wolf” was directed by Russell Mulcahy and filmed in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Although the band initially failed to break into the US market, MTV placed the “Hungry Like the Wolf” video into heavy rotation. Subsequently, the group gained much exposure; the song peaked at the number 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1983, and Duran Duran became an international sensation. The video won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984.

This USA 7″ 2nd US single release of “Hungry Like The Wolf” with different mixes, to promote the “Rio” album re-release and the “Carnival” Mini-LP release, eatures the US Album Remix which appeared on the 2nd US editions of the “Rio” album on the A-side along with the Carnival/Night Version as it’s b-side.

SIDE A:
Hungry Like The Wolf (US Remix) 4:02
Remix – David Kershenbaum

SIDE B:
Hungry Like The Wolf (Night Version) 5:14
Remix – Colin Thurston

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 Hungry Like The Wolf U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
1983 Hungry Like The Wolf U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #36
1983 Hungry Like The Wolf U.S. Billboard Top Rock Tracks #1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Harvest – B-5195
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Winchester Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Wally*
Producer –  Colin Thurston
Written-By – Duran Duran

NOTES:
Recorded in England.
Published by Tritec Music Ltd.
Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., U.S.A.

TRACK A
(from the LP “RIO” ST-12211)

TRACK B
(from the Mini-LP “CARNIVAL” DLP-15006)

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VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Lita Ford – Falling In And Out Of Love (Remix) (US 7″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Falling In and Out of Love” was the fourth single taken from the third solo studio album “Lita” by the American glam metal singer and guitarist Lita Ford. “Falling In and Out of Love” peaked at #37 on the US Billnoard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart on July 29, 1989 after spending five weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Falling In And Out Of Love (Remix) 4:07
Written-By – David EzrinLita FordNikki Sixx

SIDE B:
Fatal Passion 4:41
Written-By –David EzrinLita Ford

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1989 Falling In And Out Of Love (Remix) U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #37

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Dreamland Records – 9008-7-R, RCA – 9008-7-R, BMG – 9008-7-R
Series: Juke Box 100th Anniversary
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock

CREDITS:
Photography By –Dick Zimmerman (3)
Producer –Mike Chapman

NOTES:
Belongs to the “Juke Box 100th Anniversary” series.
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York

Find the 7″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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

**24bit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Wham! – Last Christmas (UK 7″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

NEW 2021 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Restoration!
NEW First time in 24bit Flac!

Originally posted December 3, 2018

For those that may have missed this one the first time around I have given this record a fresh new transfer. Since I originally recorded this record in 2018 I have made many upgrades to my gear, and wanted to give the record the best possible transfer that I could. This recording is also being presented in 24bit FLAC Hi-Res Audio for the first time.

In addition I have also newly scanned the artwork.

“Last Christmas” is a song by English pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in December 1984, on a double A-side with “Everything She Wants”. It was written and produced by George Michael.

The song reached number one in Slovenia and Sweden and number two in seven countries including Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Norway and United Kingdom. Wham! donated all of their royalties to the Ethiopian famine.

**This U.K. 7″ pressing contains The early mix and vocal of “Last Christmas” recorded in August 1984, which has never been released on CD or digitally. Everything She Wants (Album Version) is the B side according to the record label. However, Last Christmas has been mis-pressed on both sides. Track time is listed as 4:24 on the record label the actual duration is 4:32.

SIDE A:
Last Christmas (Early Mix) 4:32

SIDE B:
Last Christmas (Early Mix) 4:32

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– GA 4949, Epic ‎– GA4949
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Misprint, Gatefold
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Arranged By, Words By, Music By – George Michael
Recorded By – Chris Porter

NOTES:
Issued in a gatefold sleeve.
Made in England.

Everything She Wants (Album Version) is the B side according to the record label. However, Last Christmas has been mis-pressed on both sides of the record.

Find the 7″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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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Mavis Staples – Christmas Vacation (US 7″ Promo)

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Originally posted December 24, 2013

“Christmas Vacation” is the opening song of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation performed by American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist Mavis Staples.

Though the film didn’t have a soundtrack release – and Lindsey Buckingham’s de facto Vacation theme “Holiday Road” is nowhere to be heard – there was an original song that kicked off the film and put things in the appropriate spirit. Mavis Stapes’ “Christmas Vacation” was written by the husband-and-wife team of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, who helped write ’60s pop classics like “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” and “On Broadway.” Staples was, of course, well-known as a member of the family gospel-soul group The Staple Singers – but 1989 found her restarting her solo career after a decade away. And she did it with a very notable ally: “Christmas Vacation” and that year’s album Time Waits for No One was released on the Paisley Park label, owned by ’80s megastar Prince – who would write and produce most of that album as well.

Despite several popular songs being present in the film, no official soundtrack album was officially released.

The same track appears on both sides of this promotional single.

SIDE A:
Christmas Vacation 3:25

SIDE B:
Christmas Vacation 3:25

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paisley Park – PRO-S-3878, Warner Bros. Records – PRO-S-3878
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Rhythm & Blues
Style: Funk / Soul

CREDITS:
Producer – Barry MannHomer BanksLester Snell
Written-By – Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil*

NOTES:
From the motion picture Christmas Vacation a Warner Bros film

Find the 7″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

Password: burningtheground

You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. Thank you for your help.