BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Don’t Need a Gun” is a song by Billy Idol from his 1986 studio album Whiplash Smile. It became the album’s second single, peaking at #26 on the UK singles chart and #37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In the UK two separate 12″ singles were issued both with different mixes. In the USA the “Melt Down Mix” and “A Capella” versions were used which also appeared on the first UK 12″.
The rear sleeve says “A Capella Version” but this is not correct the b-side label indicates “Dub Version”.
SIDE A:
Don’t Need A Gun (The Beyond Melt Down Mix) 9:28
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
SIDE B:
Don’t Need A Gun (Dub Version) 5:15
Remix – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Fatal Charm 3:41
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Don’t Need A Gun | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #37 |
| 1987 | Don’t Need A Gun | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #10 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – IDOLR 9
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Keith Forsey
NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP “Whiplash Smile”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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