BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Cars” is a song by British artist Gary Numan, originally released as a single from the album The Pleasure Principle in 1979. It reached the top of the charts in several countries, and today is considered a new wave staple.

In 1987 the song was re-released as the ‘E’ Reg Model Remix to promote the Gary Numan compilation “Exhibition” this version was remixed by Zeus B. Held and reached #16 in the UK and #23 in Ireland. This was the first time the song was given an official extended mix.

SIDE A:
Cars (Extended ‘E’ Reg Model) 6:12
Remix – Zeus B. Held

Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 5:20

SIDE B:
Cars (‘E’ Reg Model) 3:40
Remix – Zeus B. Held

Cars (Motorway Mix) 4:30
Remix – Zeus B. Held

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet – BEG 199TR
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Written-By – Gary Numan

NOTES:
Recorded at Rock City Studios, Shepperton, Middx
Made in England

Find the 12″ on 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 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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