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October 22, 2024

Lou Reed – The Original Wrapper (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“The Original Wrapper” is a song by Lou Reed from his 1986 album “Mistrial”. The track is notable for its blend of rock and rap, with Reed delivering the lyrics in a style resembling spoken word or rap. The song’s title is a play on words, referencing the concept of being “original” while also sounding like “rapper.”

Lyrically, the song reflects Reed’s signature wit and social commentary, touching on consumer culture and staying true to oneself amid external pressures. Though not one of his biggest hits, “The Original Wrapper” stands out for its experimentation with different genres and its commentary on authenticity.

The song’s video was also in heavy rotation on MTV, showing Reed’s continuing influence on the 80s music scene. It was nominated for Best Editing at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards.

The B-side

“Video Violence” reflects Reed’s criticism of the media and how television was becoming a pervasive and negative influence in society.

The song touches on themes of desensitization to violence and how the media can exploit human suffering for entertainment. Its tone and subject matter resonate with Reed’s overall interest in examining the darker sides of modern culture.

SIDE A:
The Original Wrapper (Extended Version) 7:55

The Original Wrapper (Remix Single Version) 4:46
Mixed By – Bruce Lampcov
Remix – Fernando Saunders, Larry Alexander, Lou Reed

SIDE B:
The Original Wrapper (Dub Version) 6:24
Mixed By – Bruce Lampcov
Remix – Fernando Saunders, Larry Alexander, Lou Reed

Video Violence (Remix Version) 4:45
Mixed By – Bruce Lampcov
Remix – Fernando Saunders, Lou Reed, Neil Dorfsman

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – PW 14427
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Style: Breakbeat, Hip Hop

CREDITS:

Producer – Fernando Saunders

NOTES:
Original Version on the LP Mistrial

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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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 25.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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October 17, 2024

Double – Devils Ball (UK 12″)

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“Devils Ball” is a song recorded by the Swiss duo Double, following their worldwide hit The Captain of Her Heart. Released in October 1987, it was the lead single from their second studio album Dou3le. Written and produced by Kurt Maloo and Felix Haug, the track had notable guest contributions, including the legendary Herb Alpert on trumpet and an electric violin solo by Michał Urbaniak.

Despite the strong musical lineup, Devils Ball didn’t soar to the heights of The Captain of Her Heart, peaking at No. 71 in the UK and No. 30 in Belgium. The accompanying music video, however, was a different story. Featuring performers from the Swiss mime group “Mummenschanz” alongside the musicians, the video garnered critical acclaim, winning the Silver Palm Award at Cannes in 1988.

“Devil’s Ball” is a perfect example of the sophisticated pop stylings of the late ’80s. It blends jazz and smooth pop elements, enhanced by Alpert’s trumpet and Urbaniak’s violin.

SIDE A:
Devils Ball (Unedited Version) 4:29
Written-By – Haug, Maloo

SIDE B:
Devils Ball (Unedited Piano-Version) 4:51
Written-By – Haug, Maloo

Megarhythmdance 5:14
Written-By – Haug*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Polydor – POSPX 888
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Producer [For Naningo Ltd] – Double, Felix Haug

NOTES:
Made in England

Track A1 & A2: 93BPM
Track B1: 145BPM

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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

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October 3, 2024

Dan Reed Network – Ritual (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

“Ritual” is the debut single recorded by American Rock band Dan Reed Network formed in 1984 by Dan Reed in Portland, Oregon. The band signed to Mercury Records with the help of Derek Shulman and was managed by Bill Graham. In late 1987, the group released their eponymous debut album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn and mixed by Mike Fraser at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Ritual” was released as the first single peaking at #38 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1988. “Ritual” became the band’s only top-40 single in America.

This single was not released in the UK

The video was filmed on New Year’s Eve at the Starry Night Theater in Portland, Oregon. Lawrence Jordan directed the video – he had directed videos and concerts by The Who, Sting, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, and the top-rated series “Live by Request” for the A & E Channel.

Lawrence Jordan wasn’t the only director in consideration for “Ritual”. DRN’s manager Bill Graham approached his good friend Francis Ford Coppola about working with his new band. Unfortunately, Francis had just lost his son and needed time to grieve.

*Denotes vinyl-only

SIDE A:
Ritual (Extended Dido Slam)* 7:08

SIDE B:
Ritual (Club Single) 4:06
World Has A Heart Too (Boom Box Jam) 6:39

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Ritual	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#38

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – 870 244-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock
Style: AOR

CREDITS:

Art Direction – Mick Brigden, Patti Drosins
Design – Michael Bays
Engineer – Henry Falco (tracks: A1)
Engineer [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Ken Lomas (tracks: B2)
Engineer, Mixed By – Mike Fraser (tracks: B2)
Management [Direction] – Bill Graham Management
Photography By – Phillip Dixon
Producer – Bruce Fairbairn
Remix [Remixed By] – The Slam Society (tracks: B2)
Supervised By [Remix Supervision] – Mario Rios
Written-By – Dan Reed

NOTES:
Made in West Germany

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September 19, 2024

Divinyls – Sleeping Beauty (Australia 12″)

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“Sleeping Beauty” is a song by the Australian rock band Divinyls. It was released in December 1985 as the fourth single from their second studio album, What a Life!. The song achieved minor success in Australia, peaking at number fifty. “Sleeping Beauty” was written by Mark McEntee and lead singer Christina Amphlett. The song was produced by Mike Chapman, who also produced the final recording stages of What a Life! and Divinyls’ next album, Temperamental.

SIDE A:
Sleeping Beauty (Extended Mix) 5:03
Producer, Remix – Mike Chapman

SIDE B:
Motion 3:38
Producer – Mark Opitz

Sleeping Beauty (Instrumental) 3:40
Producer, Remix – Mike Chapman

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – X 14259
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Country: Australia & New Zealand
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Written-By – C. Amphlett*, M. McEntee*

NOTES:
The original version appears on the album “What A Life”

12″ Giant 45

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