BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Head over Heels” is a song by British new wave band Tears for Fears. It was the band’s tenth single release in the United Kingdom (the fourth taken from their second LP, Songs from the Big Chair) and eighth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 12 in July 1985. In the United States, it was the third single from the album and continued the band’s run of hits there, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A limited edition four-leaf-clover-shaped picture disc was issued for the single’s release in the UK. The song was also an international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries.
This is an ultra rare Canada only 12″ promo.
SIDE A:
Head Over Heels (Re-Mixed + Edited Version) 4:16
SIDE B:
Head Over Heels (The Medley) 7:40
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #3 |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | #5 |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | #7 |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #49 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Vertigo – DJV 164
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: Canada
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Chris Hughes
NOTES:
From the Album, Cassette and Compact Disc “Songs From The Big Chair”.
Promotional Use Only – Not For sale
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
Phono Pre-amp: Schiit Mani
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
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Password: burningtheground
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