Tag: Eric Kupper

Moev – In And Out (US 12″) (1990)

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“In And Out” is a standout track by Canadian electronic band Moev, featured on their 1990 album Head Down. The song exemplifies the group’s moody, synth-driven aesthetic, blending darkwave textures with a strong melodic sensibility that set them apart from many contemporaries in the industrial and synth-pop scenes.

A notable element of “In And Out” is the haunting backing vocals provided by a then-rising star, Sarah McLachlan. Her contribution adds an ethereal layer to the track, contrasting the raw, emotionally charged vocals of lead singer Dean Russell.

Dean Russell’s distinctive delivery brought an aching vulnerability to Moev’s sound during the late 1980s and early ’90s. Tragically, Russell passed away in 1994 from complications related to AIDS. His death marked the end of an era for the band, which disbanded shortly afterward.

Head Down, and particularly “In And Out,” remains a powerful snapshot of a band at the height of its creative powers—fusing melancholy lyrics, brooding synths, and poignant performances. The song is both a product of its time and a lasting tribute to Russell’s artistry.

SIDE A:
In And Out (12″ Remix) 6:38
Backing Vocals – Sarah McLachlan
Keyboards [Additional] – Eric Kupper
Mixed By – Bruce Calder
Producer [Additinal For Remix] – Tony Garcia (6)
Producer, Recorded By – John Fryer
Recorded By – Ken Marshall
Recorded By [Assistant] –  David Chiasson

In And Out (Dub) 4:31
Backing Vocals – Sarah McLachlan
Keyboards [Additional] – Eric Kupper
Mixed By – Bruce Calder
Producer [Additinal For Remix] – Tony Garcia (6)
Producer, Recorded By – John Fryer
Recorded By – Ken Marshall
Recorded By [Assistant] –  David Chiasson

SIDE B:
In And Out (Radio Remix) 4:11
Backing Vocals – Sarah McLachlan
Mixed By – Michael R. Hutchinson*
Producer, Recorded By – John Fryer
Recorded By – Ken Marshall
Recorded By [Assistant] –  David Chiasson

Alibis (CBC Live) 4:59
Drums – Ron Thaler
Engineer – David Olgilvie*
Lead Vocals –  Cal Stephenson
Producer – Kevin Komoda

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Naer Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Rebel Rec. – SPV 055-30933
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Recorded at Mushroom Studios

From the album “HEAD DOWN”

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Jody Watley – I’m The One You Need (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1992

“I’m the One You Need” is a 1992 song by American singer Jody Watley, released as the third single from her third album, Affairs of the Heart.

Produced by house music pioneer, David Morales, “I’m the One You Need” constitutes Watley’s initial foray into house music (though its “Affairs of the Heart” predecessor, “I Want You”, boasted a house version). “I’m the One You Need” was Watley’s seventh Top 20 pop single in the US, and sixth Top five dance single, charting at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #3 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts, respectively.

SIDE A:
I’m The One You Need (Extended Club Version) 7:18

SIDE B:
I’m The One You Need (Def Dub Version) 5:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1992 I’m The One You Need U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #19
1992 I’m The One You Need U.S. Billboard R&B Singles #23
1992 I’m The One You Need U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #3

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA12-54278, MCA Records – MCA12 54278
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: Mar 10, 1992
Genre: Electronic
Style: House

CREDITS:
Design – 3 Lions D.A.Simon Halfon
Engineer – David Sussman
Executive-Producer – Jody Watley
Keyboards [Additional] – Eric KupperPeter “Ski” Schwartz

Management – Kahane Entertainment*
Photography By – Johnny Roser
Producer, Remix, Percussion, Drum Programming – David Morales
Written-By – Alec ShantzisDavid MoralesJody Watley

Original version appears on the Jody Watley album MCA-10355 “Affairs Of The Heart”

Produced and Mixed by David Morales for Def Mix Productions

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Record Cleaning
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Artwork Scans
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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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Alphaville – Romeos (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“Romeos” is the first single from Alphaville’s 1989 album The Breathtaking Blue. It was released a month ahead of the album.

A short film was made for the song, it was included in the 1989 compilation Songlines, the “Romeos” segment was directed by Australian film director Ian Pringle and starred by English actor Noah Taylor.

“Romeos” reached #45 on Germany’s pop charts when it was released in 1989.

SIDE A:
Romeos (Tribal Mix) 6:24
Romeos (Radio Edit) 3:59

SIDE B:
Romeos (Balcony Mix) 5:56
Headlines 4:13

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86428
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer [Mix, Overdub] –  Mario “Rude” Rodriguez*
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By –  Eric KupperRob Caprio*
Other [Production Co-ordinator] – Kim Langbecker
Producer –AlphavilleKlaus Schulze
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Richie Jones
Written-By –Alphaville

NOTES:
Additional production & remix for Wake/Make It Rock Productions.
Overdub & mix at Cove City Sound Studios, L.I.N.Y. and Shakedown Sound, NY.

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DAC:
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Record Cleaning
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Artwork Scans
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SOFTWARE:
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Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
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M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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Belinda Carlisle – Summer Rain (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“Summer Rain” is a song written by Robbie Seidman and Maria Vidal, produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle’s third album Runaway Horses (1989).

“Summer Rain” achieved moderate commercial success in North America, where it was released as the second single from Runaway Horses (1989). In January 1990, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100, the main US chart, at number 86. Within seven weeks of its release, it peaked at number 30 and stayed at that position for two weeks. The single spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, six of which were in the top 50. The single was Carlisle’s second to the last song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, where it spent eight weeks on the chart.

In Australia, the song had the most commercial success, where it was released as the album’s third single on March 19, 1990. In early April 1990, it debuted at number 42. Within two months of its release, it reached the top 10, where it stayed for five weeks. The song reached a peak at number six on May 20 and remained there for two more weeks, spending a total of 16 weeks in the top 50. It became the 40th highest-selling single in Australia in 1990.

The song was released in the United Kingdom in December 1990 as the sixth and final release from Runaway Horses, peaking at number 23 at the end of January 1991 and spending 10 weeks in the chart.

SIDE A:
Summer Rain (Extended Version) 8:01

SIDE B:
Summer Rain (Dub) 6:52

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1990 Summer Rain U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #30
1990 Summer Rain U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Singles #29

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-24011
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Garage House

CREDITS:
Art Direction, Design – Norman Moore
Edited By – Chip Nunez*
Engineer [Remix] – Daniel Abraham
Management – Danny Goldberg, Ron Stone
Photography – Ken Nahoum
Producer – Rick Nowels
Producer [Additional Production] – Justin Strauss
Programmed By [Additional Keyboard Programming] – Eric Kupper
Remix – Daniel Abraham, Justin Strauss
Written-By – Maria Vidal, Robbie Seidman

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Belinda Carlisle album, “Runaway Horses”
Additional Production for Just Right Productions.
Mastered at Precision.
Management for Gold Mountain Entertainment.

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Record Cleaning
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Artwork Scans
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SOFTWARE USED:
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Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
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