Tag: Arif Mardin

April 17, 2018

Scritti Politti With Ranking Ann – The Word Girl (Flesh & Blood) (UK Ltd. Ed 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“The Word Girl” is a song by the British/American group Scritti Politti. Included on their second album, Cupid & Psyche 85, the reggae style track was released as a single in the UK on 29 April 1985 and remains the band’s highest charting hit in the UK, peaking at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video was directed by John Scarlett-Davis and produced by Nick Verden at Aldabra Films for Virgin Records.

The B-side to the single, “Flesh and Blood”, is an alternate version of the song with Ranking Ann on vocals.

This limited edition version of the U.K. 12″ includes a fold out poster and a megamix called “Turntable Mix” on the ‘B’ side and differs from the standard UK 12″ single. As a bonus I have included the “Version” mix of The Word Girl / Flesh & Blood which I transfered from the standard U.K. 12″.

SIDE A:
The Word Girl 4:24
Producer – Scritti Politti

Flesh & Blood 5:36
Producer – Scritti Politti

SIDE B:
Scritti Politti Turntable Mix 6:30
Producer – Arif Mardin, Scritti Politti
Remix – Mastermind*

BONUS TRACK
The Word Girl / Flesh & Blood (Version) 5:06
Producer – Scritti Politti
Mixed By – Julian Mendelsohn

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– VS 747-13
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Reggae, Dub, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Packaged At] – Design KB*
Drums – Fred Maher
Guitar – Nick Moroch
Piano, Synthesizer – David Gamson
Recorded By, Mixed By – Howard Gray (tracks: A1, A2)
Toasting [Dj] – Ranking Ann
Vocals – Green Gartside

NOTES:
Manufactured in the UK.

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
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

February 13, 2018

Thereza Bazar – Too Much In Love (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Too Much In Love” is a 1985 single by Canadian-born British singer Thereza Bazar, best known as one half of the pop duo, Dollar.

Bazar released one solo album in 1985 called The Big Kiss, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Arif Mardin. The album reportedly cost half a million pounds to produce and generated media attention, but according to Bazar, the album’s circulation was poor due to a mix-up at the record company, with the album unavailable at the time of its advertised release. The album and its singles failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Too Much In Love (Smooch Mix) 6:04
Written-By – Terry Britten, Thereza Bazar

SIDE B:
English Girl – Should Not No! No! 4:54
Written-By – Graham Broad, Thereza Bazar

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– 258 904-0, MCA Records ‎– MCAT 998
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Stella Watts
Photography – Paul Cox
Producer – Arif Mardin

NOTES:
Labels state “Smooth Mix” sleeve says “Smooch Mix”

Thanks to Carol Hayes & Roxy Meade at Schmaltz,
and to Simon Sullivan at Mayfair Studios.
Cut by Arron at The Master Room.

Original sound recording made by MCA Records Ltd.

Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH Alsdorf.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

July 18, 2016

Culture Club – Gusto Blusto (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

Originally posted April 3, 2010

“Gusto Blusto” was the second single released only in the US and Canada from Culture Clubs 1986 album “From Luxury To Heartache”. The song failed to chart and a music video was never filmed for the single.

SIDE A:
Gusto Blusto (Extended Dance Mix) 6:38

SIDE B:
Gusto Blusto (Rock Mix) 4:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 49 05916, Virgin ‎– 49 05916
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

CREDITS:
Producer, Mixed By, Edited By [Special Edits] – Arif Mardin
Producer, Mixed By, Recorded By – Lew Hahn
Written-By – Culture Club, Pickett*

NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “FROM LUXURY TO HEARTACHE”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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 Removal: Manual
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

June 30, 2016

Howard Jones – You Know I Love You… Don’t You? (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

Originally posted April 11, 2010

“You Know I Love You… Don’t You?” was a single from Howard Jones’s third studio album One to One. It was his first single not to enter the UK Top 40, peaking at #43, faring much better in the US reaching #17 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

SIDE A:
You Know I Love You… Don’t You? (Dance In The Field Mix) 7:21
Edited By [Additional Edits] – Arif Mardin
Edited By, Remix – John “Tokes” Potoker*

You Know I Love You… Don’t You? (Instrumental) 5:59
Edited By [Additional Edits] – Arif Mardin
Edited By, Remix – John “Tokes” Potoker*

SIDE B:
You Know I Love You… Don’t You? (Edit Of LP Version) 3:48

Roll Right Up (Non-LP Track) 4:47
Engineer –Mike Roarty
Producer – Howard Jones

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	You Know I Love You… Don’t You?	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#17
1986	You Know I Love You… Don’t You?	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#46

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra ‎– 0-66831
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 18 Nov 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Kevin Killen (tracks: A1 to B1)
Music By, Lyrics By – Howard Jones
Producer – Arif Mardin (tracks: A1 to B1)

NOTES:
Mastered at Sterling

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

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