Tag: Europe

Breakfast Club – Right On Track (Europe 7″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Right on Track” is a 1987 hit single by the American band Breakfast Club. Written by the band’s lead singer and drummer, Dan Gilroy and Stephen Bray respectively, the single climbed to number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on May 30, 1987. The single also peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart that same year.

SIDE A:
Right On Track (Local Mix) 4:33
Mixed By – Ian Eales
Recorded By – Joe Chiccarelli, Michael Frondelli
Remix – Stephen Bray
Remix, Mixed By – Michael Verdick

SIDE B:
Right On Track (Dub Version) 4:05
Remix – Jellybean for Jellybean*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Right On Track U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #7
1987 Right On Track U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #7

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-258 392-7
Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Jeff Adamoff
Design – Steeleworks, Tommy Steele (2)
Illustration – Todd Schorr
Producer – Jimmy Iovine
Written-By – Gilroy*, Bray*

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Breakfast Club album, “Breakfast Club”

B: Remixed for Jellybean Productions, Inc.

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
Phono Pre-amp: Rolls Bellar VP-130
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 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:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Bananarama – Bananarama Remixed Vol 1 (Europe 12″)

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“Bananarama Remixed: Vol 1” is a 12″ single released by London Records and Because Music, it the first in a series of Bananarama Remix EPs. This limited edition blue vinyl features fresh interpretations of Bananarama classics. Exclusively features Ewan Pearson’s huge remix of “Aie A Mwana”, Tom Moulton’s classic disco mix of “Cruel Summer”, plus Leo Zero offers two interpretations of Bananarama’s smash hit “Venus”. All remixes are previously unreleased.

This 12″ was released for Record Store Day 4/13/2019 limited to 500 copies.

SIDE A:
Aie A Mwana (Ewan Pearson Remix) 6:44
Producer –John Martin (9), Paul Cook, Sarah Dallin
Remix, Co-producer – Ewan Pearson

Cruel Summer (Tom Moulton Remix) 7:55
Mastered By – Simon Francis
Remix – Tom Moulton

SIDE B:
Venus (Leo Zero Remix) 5:53
Engineer, Programmed By, Mixed By – Leo Elstob
Remix, Producer – Leo Zero

Venus (Leo Zero Disco Remix) 4:32
Engineer, Programmed By, Mixed By – Leo Elstob
Remix, Producer – Leo Zero

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: London Records ‎– LMS5521271
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Blue
Country: Europe
Released: 13 Apr 2019
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Written-By – Daniel Vangarde (tracks: A1), Jean Kluger (tracks: A1), Joseph Avion (tracks: A1), Keren Woodward (tracks: A2), Robbie van Leeuwen (tracks: B1-B2), Sarah Dallin (tracks: A2), Siobhan Fahey (tracks: A2), Steve Jolley & Tony Swain (tracks: A2

NOTES:
Record Store Day 2019.
Die cut sleeve. Opaque blue vinyl.
Limited Edition 500.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
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:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Donny Osmond – Soldier Of Love (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

Originally posted August 26, 2012

“Soldier of Love” is a 1988 song by American singer Donny Osmond, which became his comeback hit.

A Top 30 hit in the UK in 1988, the track was not initially released in the US as Osmond did not have a record deal there. However, a cassette of the song from a British import was sent by an Osmond fan to Jessica Ettinger, the acting Program Director and Music Director at ABC’s WPLJ-FM New York. Ettinger liked the song but was concerned that Osmond, a former child star, wouldn’t be accepted by the current pop audience.

Ettinger, believing the song to be a hit, up-ended the top 40 music and radio industry by giving it a slot on her playlist. Osmond was not only unsigned by any record label in the U.S., but the song itself was unavailable for purchase in the U.S. at the time. To give the song a chance, she created a “mystery artist” promotion; put the song in rotation, and kept listeners guessing who the artist was for several weeks. Eventually, Ettinger had her air talent reveal that the song was by Donny Osmond, who appeared live on the air at the same time. Osmond was soon signed by Capitol Records, which copied Ettinger’s promotion idea nationwide and released the song as a single. “Soldier of Love” reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989, behind Michael Damian’s “Rock On”; and Osmond credits Ettinger with re-launching his career by listening to the music and not pre-judging whether a song could be a hit based on the name of the artist.

The song is set to a post-disco beat. Songwriters are Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers. The music video for the song was by John Scarlett Davis and produced by Nick Verden for Radar Films. Shot on location at London’s Docklands.

SIDE A:
Soldier Of Love (Remix) 5:54
Producer, Written-By – Carl Sturken , Evan Rogers
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge

SIDE B:
Soldier Of Love (Dub Mix) 5:48
Producer, Written-By – Carl Sturken , Evan Rogers
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge

Time Can’t Erase (Non-Lp track) 3:37
Producer, Written-By – D. Osmond*
Written By – P. Ross

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 “Soldier Of Love” U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #2
1988 “Soldier Of Love” U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #20

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label:Virgin ‎– 611 784-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1988
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Stylorogue*
Photography By – Dean Freeman

NOTES:
“Soldier Of Love” taken from the LP “DONNY OSMONG“

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Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
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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, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
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MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Jellybean – Sidewalk Talk (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

NEW 2019 TRANSFER!
METICULOUSLY REMASTERED!

Originally posted March 28, 2012

“Sidewalk Talk” is a song by American record producer John “Jellybean” Benitez from his first extended play, Wotupski!?! (1984). It was released on October 21, 1984, by EMI Records as the first single from the EP. The song was written by Madonna and produced by Benitez. They had initially met in 1983 and Benitez worked as a producer on Madonna’s self-titled debut album. When he started work on his debut EP, Wotupski!?!, Madonna wrote “Sidewalk Talk” for him. The song features bass and electric guitars, synthesizers, piano, and drums. Lead vocals are sung by Catherine Buchanan, with background vocals by Madonna.

“Sidewalk Talk” debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart for the issue dated January 5, 1985. After five weeks, it reached the top of the chart, replacing Nuance’s song, “Loveride”. In an article published in Billboard, Chin noted that “Sidewalk Talk” was an unusual song to reach the top of the dance chart since it was not released till then in commercially available 7-inch or 12-inch forms. The song was only serviced in remix form to the clubs. Chin added that the song’s “emergence without a hard copy, so to speak, is highly uncharacteristic of a market, in which the ‘commercial twelve’ is a given for a long-show pop record.” The song harkened back to the time when remix forms were not available except for club promotions. “Sidewalk Talk” ranked at number 20 on the year-end tabulation of the Top Dance Club Songs for 1985. The song was released in 7-inch and 12-inch formats after eight months and entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 80 on the issue dated November 16, 1985. After twelve weeks, it reached a peak of number 18 on the chart. Its final appearance on the chart was on the week ending March 15, 1986. On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, “Sidewalk Talk” reached a peak of number 51, and was present for a total of nine weeks.

“Sidewalk Talk” also charted in the United Kingdom, where it was credited as “Jellybean featuring Catherine Buchanan”. It reached a peak of number 41 on the UK Singles Chart on the issue dated February 1, 1986, and was present for a total of four weeks. On the Netherlands Single Top 100, it reached a peak of No. 31, while on the Top 40 comprehensive chart, it peaked inside the top-ten at number six. “Sidewalk Talk” also debuted and peaked at number 34 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.

SIDE A:
Sidewalk Talk (Dance Mix) 6:05

SIDE B:
Sidewalk Talk (Funhouse Mix) 6:13
Sidewalk Talk (Acappella) 4:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Sidewalk Talk U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #18
1985 Sidewalk Talk U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles #51
1985 Sidewalk Talk U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– 1A K060-20 0937 6, EMI ‎– 1A K060-20 0937 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By –Jellybean*, Stephen Bray
Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Madonna
Engineer [Recording & Mix] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer, Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Vocals [Uncredited] – Catharine Buchanan
Written-By – Madonna

NOTES:
Produced and Mixed for Jellybean Productions, Inc.
From the 12″ ‘Wotupski!?!

Printed in Holland
Made in EEC

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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 
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: 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

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