Tag: Arthur Baker

John Rocca – I Want It To Be Real (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

“I Want it to Be Real” is a 1984, solo, dance single by English Electro Pioneer John Rocca, lead vocalist and founder of the London, dance group, Freeez. In the United States the single peaked at #1 on the Billboard Dance Chart, and #55 on the R&B Chart.

SIDE A:
I Want It To Be Real 7:52
Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Chris Lord-Alge
Mixed By – Arthur Baker
Written-By – Stennett, Rocca

SIDE B:
I Want It To Be Real (Instrumental) 5:07
Mixed By – Arthur Baker
Written-By – Stennett, Rocca

English Man In New York 7:25
Mixed By –John Rocca
Written-By – Rocca*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 I Want It To Be Real U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1
1984 I Want It To Be Real U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #55

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Streetwise – SWRL 2225, Streetwise – SWRL-2225
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo, Picture Cover
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro

CREDITS:
Featuring – John Rocca
Lacquer Cut By –HERbiE JR*
Producer –John Rocca
Sleeve – Danny Rocca

NOTES:
A, B1. Mixed at Unique Studios, New York
B2. Mixed at Rooster Studios, London

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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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Nick Kamen – Nobody Else (Special Arthur Baker Dub Mix) (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Nobody Else” was the second single released in the US and the third in the UK from Nick Kamen’s self-titled debut album. Even with several remixes by Jellybean and Arthur Baker, the single failed to chart in the US. The single did chart internationally peaking at #47 in the UK, #19 in Ireland, and #97 in Italy.

The b-side track “Any Day Now” was written by Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard in 1962. It has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including notable versions by Chuck Jackson in 1962, Alan Price in 1965, Elvis Presley in 1969, and Ronnie Milsap in 1982. In 1987 Kamen recorded it for his debut album.

SIDE A:
Nobody Else (Special Arthur Baker Dub Mix) 7:28

SIDE B:
Nobody Else (Arthur Baker Dance Mix) 7:25
Any Day Now 3:49

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
Poster: Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: WEA ‎– YZ 122TW, WEA ‎– (248365-0)
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, PRS
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Producer – Stewart Levine
Producer [Additional], Remix – Arthur Baker

NOTES:
“Special limited edition – includes free poster”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL 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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Bee Gees – E.S.P (Arthur Baker Remixes) (Canada 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

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Recorded using a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Turntable with Ortofon 2M Bronze stylus, Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 phono pre-amp, and ADL GT40a USB DAC.

Originally posted March 31, 2010

“E.S.P.” was a single by the Bee Gees. Released in 1987, it was the follow-up to their successful single “You Win Again”. The a cappella intro found on the album version was edited out for radio airplay.

The original title of the song is “XTC” or “Ecstasy” before the Gibbs realized that it sounded like a drug reference so they changed it to “E.S.P.”.

The single did not do as well as the previous single “You Win Again”, reaching only number 13 in Germany and outside the top forty elsewhere. Warner Bros. pushed “E.S.P.” even more heavily with many alternate mixes on 12-inch singles. The reprise, a piece of the a cappella opening, was used as the closing number of the album.

The single failed to chart in the United States.

SIDE A:
E.S.P “Extra Sensory House” (Vocal) 6:31
E.S.P “E.S. Piano” (Dub) 8:23

SIDE B:
E.S.P “E.S.P.N.R.G.” (Vocal) 7:06
E.S.P “Extra Energy” (Dub) 6:42
Overnight (LP Version) 4:23

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label:Warner Bros. Records ‎– 92 08290
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Canada
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: House

CREDITS:
Co-producer – Brian Tench
Edited By – Benji Candelario (tracks: A1 to B2) , Gail “Sky” King (tracks: A1 to B2) , Timothy Scott (tracks: A1 to B2)
Engineer [Overdub], Mixed By [Assistant] – Mark Plati (tracks: A1 to B2)
Mixed By – Arthur Baker (tracks: A1 to B2)
Mixed By, Engineer [Mix] – Bob Rosa (tracks: A1 to B2)
Photography – Steve Schapiro
Producer – Arif Mardin , Barry Gibb , Maurice Gibb , Robin Gibb
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Arthur Baker (tracks: A1 to B2)
Written-By – Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb*

NOTES:
Original versions taken from the album “E.S.P.” on WarnerBros.Records

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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:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi


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New Edition – Candy Girl (Netherlands 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Candy Girl” is the debut single by New Edition from their debut album Candy Girl. It was released as a single in late February 1983 and the song hit number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the 31st best-selling single of the year. It also peaked at #1 on the Hot Black Singles chart on May 14, 1983.

New Edition was first discovered and mentored by their manager Brooke Payne. He entered them in a local talent show where they met songwriter/producer Maurice Starr who wrote “Candy Girl” for the group, envisioning them as a 1980s answer to the Jackson 5. Ralph Tresvant was positioned as the lead singer because Starr considered his high tenor as reminiscent of a younger Michael Jackson while having members Ricky Bell and Bobby Brown sharing alternate leads.

The 12″ version features producers Starr and Michael Jonzun doing some additional instrumentation in the outro.

Released as a single in February of 1983 before the album was released, the song made a slow ascent up the chart, peaking on June 25, 1983, at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, and number 1 on the R&B singles chart in the US. It was most successful in the UK, where it peaked at number 1 for one week in May 1983.

SIDE A:
Candy Girl (Young & Strong Edition) 5:48
Edited By [Master Edit] – Youngman (2)

SIDE B:
Candy Girl (Long Version) 7:13
Candy Girl (Singalong) 6:21

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1983 Candy Girl U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #46
1983 Candy Girl U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles #1
1983 Candy Girl U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #17

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: London Records ‎– 810 294-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro

CREDITS:
Design – Satori (14)
Mixed By – Arthur Baker, Maurice Starr
Photography By –Janette Beckman
Producer – Maurice Starr, Michael Jonzun
Written-By – Starr*, Jonzun*

NOTES:
Made & Printed in Holland

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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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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