Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984
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Originally posted April 30, 2014
“Ghostbusters” is a song written by Ray Parker Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name, and included on the film’s soundtrack. Debuting at number 68 on June 16, 1984, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, staying there for three weeks, (Parker Jr.’s only number one on that chart), and at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 16, staying there for three weeks.
This is the first UK 12″ released for “Ghostbusters” this 12″ contains an alternate remix “Searchin’ For The Spirit” on the A-side.
Over the years, the catchphrases “Who you gonna call?” and “I ain’t afraid of no ghost.” have been etched into fans’ memories. The famous “GB break dance/shuffle” performed by Murray and Aykroyd in the 1984 Ray Parker, Jr. music video,”The Real Ghostbusters” end credits and again in “Ghostbusters II” for the party Ray and Winston performed.
Many found the tune similar to Huey Lewis and the News’ “I Want a New Drug”. Others found the score’s synthesizer notes (that were held for several seconds) akin to the chord struck in Gary Numan’s “Cars”.
Ray Parker Jr. had to get pretty creative with this, as writing a song with the word “Ghostbusters” in it is quite challenging. In an interview with George Cole, author of The Last Miles: The Music of Miles Davis, 1980-1991, Parker said: “It sounds easy now because you’ve heard the song. But if somebody told you to write a song with the word ‘Ghostbusters’ in it, it’s pretty difficult. That was the hard part – getting the title in the song.”
Parker added that he got his girlfriend and her friends to shout the title for the chorus, since he didn’t want to sing it. Parker, who was a renowned session musician, played most of the instruments on the track.
SIDE A:
Ghostbusters (Searchin’ For The Spirit) 5:28
SIDE B:
Ghostbusters (Dub Instrumental Version) 5:32
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #1 |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | #9 |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #6 |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – ARIST 12 580, Arista – ARIST 12-580
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Mastered By – JA*
Performer, Producer, Written-By, Engineer, Mixed By – Ray Parker Jr.
Remix – Nick Martinelli And David Todd*
NOTES:
The Blockbusting Theme from the Ghostbusting Movie
Remixed from the Forthcoming Soundtrack Album
Engineered and Mixed at Ameraycan Studios.
Made in Gt. Britain
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION & 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
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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