Tag: Europe

The Chantoozies – Witch Queen (Europe 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Witch Queen” is the 1987 debut single by Australian group The Chantoozies the song peaked at #4 in Australia in April 1987. Recorded in November 1986, from the 1988 album ‘Chantoozies’. A cover version of Redbone’s ‘The Witch Queen of New Orleans’, done in a similar vein to Bananarama’s ‘Venus’.

The group featured Ally Fowler (who appeared in the soap operas Neighbours (as Zoe Davis) and Sons & Daughters (as Angela Hamilton/Keegan)), Tottie Goldsmith (Niece to Olivia Newton-John), Eve von Bibra, Angelica La Bozetta, and David Reyne.

SIDE A:
Witch Queen 6:38

SIDE B:
Witch Queen (7″ Mix) 4:10
The Chantoozie Shuffle 3:01

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PT41280
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Ian MacKenzie
Performer [The Chantoozies Are] – Ally Fowler, Angie LaBozzetta, Brett Goldsmith, David Reyne, Evie Vonbibra, Frank McCoy, Scott Griffiths, Tot Goldsmith
Producer – David Courtney (tracks: A, B1), The Chantoozies (tracks: B2)
Written-By –  L. Vegas (tracks: A, B1), P. Vegas (tracks: A, B1), The Chantoozies (tracks: B2)

NOTES:
Printed in W. Germany
David Reyne appears courtesy of Freestyle Records.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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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The Motive – Miss You So Much (Europe 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Miss You So Much” is a 1986 Power Ballad by German AOR band The Motive. The band included members Andreas Martin, and Jürgen Fritz. They released only one single then disappeared.

SIDE A:
Miss You So Much 5:29

SIDE B:
Morning Comes (And She’s Gone Away) 3:55

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Coconut – 608 466
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop, Rock

CREDITS:
Design [Sleeve] – Dieter Serve*
Music By, Lyrics By – A. Martin-Krause, J. Fritz, W. Petry
Photography By [Cover Photos] –  Esser & Strauss
Producer – A. Martin-Krause, J. Fritz*

Find the 12″ 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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Second Face – Robot System (Europe 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Robot System” is a 1986 Totally Obscure 80s single by European synthpop band Second Face. The single was one of only two singles the band released.

SIDE A:
Robot System 7:33
Producer – Emmo Reiss

SIDE B:
For You (Recorded In Concert) 4:49

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Ariola – 607 960, Ariola – 607 960-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Bass – Gerry Barth
Design [Sleeve Design] – Mopro*
Drums – Staiger (2)
Engineer – Carmine Di, Piotr Siedlaczek
Guitar –  B.B. Schmitt
Keyboards – Miami (4)
Mixed By – Andy Lunn
Music By, Lyrics By –Second Face
Other [Hair And Make Up] – Christina Kalweit
Other [Shee’s Outfit] – Gina T.
Photography By – Guenther Schaefer
Programmed By – Lothar Krell
Vocals – Shee (2)

NOTES:
Engineered at Artlab Studios Frankfurt

Find the 12″ 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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Climie Fisher – Facts Of Love (Europe 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Facts of Love” was the first single taken from the second and last studio LP “Coming In for the Kill” by British pop duo Climie Fisher. The single debuted on the UK singles chart on September 23, 1989, peaking at #50, the song also reached #54 in Germany.

SIDE A:
Facts Of Love (Extended Mix) 5:24
Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain
Producer – Climie Fisher, Neil Dorfsman

SIDE B:
Cold Light Of Day 3:42
Producer –  Climie Fisher

The Gypsy (Instrumental) 3:49
Producer –  Climie Fisher

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – 1C 060-20 3505 6, EMI – K 060 20 3505 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Design – Bill Smith Studio
Management – Brilliant Management Ltd.
Photography By – Paul Cox (5)

NOTES:
From the LP “Coming In for the Kill”

Find the 12″ 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

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