Tag: Giorgio Moroder

Irene Cara – Breakdance (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

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Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted December 16, 2011

“Breakdance” is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Bunny Hull and performed by Cara. It reached #8 on the Billboard pop chart, #13 on the US dance chart, #23 on the US R&B chart, #4 in South Africa and #88 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984. The song was featured on her 1983 album, What a Feelin’.

The song was produced by Giorgio Moroder.

SIDE A:
Breakdance (Extended Remix) 5:25

SIDE B:
Breakdance (Extended Dubb) 4:24

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Breakdance U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #8
1984 Breakdance U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs #23
1984 Breakdance U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #13

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– 0-20196, Geffen Records ‎– 9 20196-0 A, Network Records (2) ‎– 0-20196
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Written-By – Hull*, Moroder*, Cara*

NOTES:
Original versions available on the Geffen/Network album “WHAT A FEELIN’

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Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
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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
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Japan – Life In Tokyo (UK 12″ Ltd. Edition)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1979

“Life in Tokyo” is a song by the British band Japan. A collaboration with disco producer Giorgio Moroder, who also co-wrote the song with David Sylvian, it marked a change of direction from the bands previous sound. Originally released as a single in 1979, it was reissued twice before it finally became a hit on The UK Singles Chart in 1982.

The song was written by Giorgio Moroder and band vocalist David Sylvian. The musical style is in line with Moroder’s electronic disco style as already employed on albums by Donna Summer, Munich Machine and on his own From Here to Eternity in 1977. Moroder’s trademark arpeggiated synthesiser can be heard throughout the track.

SIDE A:
Life In Tokyo Part I (Disco Version) 7:09

SIDE B:
Life In Tokyo Part II (Single Version) 3:32

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Ariola Hansa ‎– AHAD 540
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Red
Country: UK
Released: 12 Apr 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Disco

CREDITS:
Producer [Produced By] – Giorgio Moroder
Written-By – D. Sylvian*, G. Moroder*

NOTES:
Made in England

12″ Vinyl Single pressed on Red Vinyl and supplied in ‘Camera’ sleeve with the notes: ‘Limited Edition 12″ Single, Extended Version’.

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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:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard:
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

Limahl – Inside To Outside (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Inside to Outside” is a 1986 single by English singer Limahl. Released as the second single from the album Colur All My Days. Produced by Giorgio Moroder “Inside To Outside” was the only track on the album that Limahl did not write. The single was a commercial flop for Limahl and failed to chart.

SIDE A:
Inside To Outside (The Happening Mix) 6:57

SIDE B:
Shock 4:28
Inside To Outside (7″ Version) 3:37

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI ‎– 12 EMI 5570
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
RemixEric Van Tijn (tracks: A), Eric Van Tijn (tracks: A), Jochem Fluitsma (tracks: B2), Jochem Fluitsma (tracks: B2)

NOTES:
Taken from the album “COLOUR ALL MY DAYS”

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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:
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:
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Freddie Mercury – Love Kills (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

A. Front

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Originally posted February 12, 2011

“Love Kills” is a song by Freddie Mercury, and his first song recorded as a solo artist. It was originally used in Giorgio Moroder’s 1984 restoration and edit of the 1927 silent film Metropolis, as part of the film’s new soundtrack. In 1985, the film was nominated at the 5th Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Musical Score, and the song itself was nominated for Worst Original Song. Nevertheless, the single reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart and #69 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in September 1984.

SIDE A:
Love Kills (Extended Dance Remix) 5:22
PProducer, Mixed By – Mack (2)
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Vocals – Freddie Mercury

SIDE B:
Rotwang’s Party (Robot Dance) 5:23
Producer – Giorgio Moroder
Performed By – Giorgio Moroder

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Cover: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 Love Kills U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #69
1984 Love Kills U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #44

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 05098
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Electro, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Brian Gardner

NOTES:
From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “METROPOLIS”

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B. Back

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
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:
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi