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Dan Hartman – Get Outta Town (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Get Outta Town” (a.k.a. “Fletch, Get Outta Town”) is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as a single in 1985 from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Fletch. It was written by Hartman and Charlie Midnight and was produced by Hartman and Richard Landis.

After Hartman’s international success with “I Can Dream About You”, along with the same-titled album released in 1984, it seemed that Hartman would continue gaining hit singles, especially after the album spawned another two American Top 40 singles “We Are the Young” and “Second Nature”. However, when “Get Outta Town” was released, the single failed to make an impact in America or Europe. It was not a major success in the UK either, although it did manage to enter the Top 100 at #99 for a single week (16 November 1985). This was despite a UK re-issue of “I Can Dream About You” entering the Top 10 only a month before. Hartman wouldn’t make another appearance in the UK charts as a solo artist again until 1995 with “Keep the Fire Burnin'”.

SIDE A:
Get Outta Town (Extended Mix) 5:36
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge
Producer – Dan HartmanRichard Landis
Written-By – C. Midnight*, Dan Hartman

Get Outta Town (Extended Dub) 4:26
Remix – Chris Lord-Alge
Producer – Dan HartmanRichard Landis
Written-By – C. Midnight*, Dan Hartman

SIDE B:
I Can Dream About You (M&M Extended Mix) 7:39
Remix – John Morales
Producer – Dan HartmanJimmy Iovine
Written-By – Dan Hartman

I Can Dream About You (M&M Dub) 5:05
Remix – John Morales
Producer – Dan HartmanJimmy Iovine
Written-By – Dan Hartman

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCAT 1016
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack “Fletch”. Includes the M&M Mix of “I Can Dream About You”.
A-Side: Produced by Dan Hartman and Richard Landis. Remixed by Chris Lord-Alge.
B-Side: Produced by Dan Hartman and Jimmy Iovine. Remixed by John Morales for M&M Productions. Remix Engineer: Graham Dickson. Additional Production: Luis Jardim.

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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

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Simple Minds – Alive & Kicking (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

NEW 2020 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted: January 24, 2012

“Alive and Kicking” is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. Released in 1985 as the first single from the band’s most successful album, Once Upon a Time, it reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 4 in Canada, and peaked within the top 5 of several European countries including Italy, where the song reached number one.

SIDE A:
Alive & Kicking 5:24

SIDE B:
Alive & Kicking (Instrumental) 6:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Alive & Kicking U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #3
1985 Alive & Kicking U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #2
1985 Alive & Kicking U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #25

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin ‎– 602 038, Virgin ‎– 602 038-213
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork [Art] – Mick Haggerty
Composed By – Simple Minds
Mastered By [Runout] – Barry Woodward
Photography By – Anton Corbijn
Producer – Bob ClearmountainJimmy Iovine

NOTES:
From the LP “Once Upon A Time”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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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
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

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Password: burningtheground

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Simple Minds – Sanctify Yourself (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986


NEW 2019 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!
Originally posted January 9, 2012

“Sanctify Yourself” is a song released by Scottish rock band Simple Minds as the second single from their seventh studio album Once Upon a Time. The song reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

SIDE A:
Sanctify Yourself (Extended Mix) 7:10

SIDE B:
Sanctify Yourself (Dub) 6:10

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Sanctify Yourself U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks #3
1986 Sanctify Yourself U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #14
1986 Sanctify Yourself U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #24

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin– SM 1-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 20 Jan 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mixed By – Bob Clearmountain, Jay Burnett
Mixed By [Assisted By] – Moira Marquis
Producer – Bob Clearmountain, Jimmy Iovine
Written-By – Simple Minds
Photography – Anton Corbijn

NOTES:
Original version appears on the album “Once Upon A Time”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

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
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

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Password: burningtheground

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Dan Hartman – Second Nature (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Second Nature” is a song by American musician-singer-songwriter Dan Hartman, released as the fourth and final single from his 1984 album I Can Dream About You. The single was released in early 1985.

I Can Dream About You was Hartman’s debut album for the MCA Records label, and marked the first album to feature Hartman’s longtime songwriting partner Charlie Midnight, who he would continue to write with throughout the rest of the decade. “Second Nature” was written by Hartman and Midnight, and was produced by Hartman and Jimmy Iovine. Midnight would also provide backing vocals on the song. Like the rest of the album, “Second Nature” was recorded at Hartman’s own home studio “Multi-Level” and was mixed at Image Recording in Los Angeles.

As the fourth and final single from the album, “Second Nature” continued the success of the album’s title track which was a Top 10 hit in America. The second single “We Are the Young” had peaked at #25, however, the third single “Name of the Game” did not become a commercial success. “Second Nature” returned Hartman to the Top 40, where it peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, lasting a total of 12 weeks on the chart. It also made #40 on the Dance Music/Club Play Singles Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 4 weeks, and #19 on the Adult Contemporary Chart, where it lasted on the chart for 7 weeks. “Second Nature” would be Hartman’s last charting single in America within his solo career.

In the UK the single peaked at #66, after “I Can Dream About You” had only reached #78 in late 1984. Following “Second Nature” the song would be re-released and peaked at #12 in the UK. “Second Nature” did gain some minor success in UK clubs and brought back echoes from the days of his 1978 hit “Instant Replay”, which had been a Top 10 hit in the country.

In the February 16, 1985, issue of Billboard magazine, the song was listed twice under the Hot 100 Singles Radio Action section. It was noted that “Second Nature” was within the Top 3 songs played within Regions 1 and 3, both covering the far eastern side of America. Region 1 included such places as New York area, and Region 3 included states such as Florida. By the issue of March 9, 1985, under Hot 100 Singles Retail Action, the song was listed as one of Top 3 in Regions 6, 7 and 8.

In a 1984 interview with Hartman, he described the song’s meaning. He revealed “Second Nature” is a good old love song. It’s like a song about being elated and excited and in love, and how much just every day of life is made easy.”

SIDE A:
Second Nature (Extended Version) 7:15

SIDE B:
Second Nature (Dub Version) 6:41
Second Nature (LP Version) 3:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Second Nature U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #39
1985 Second Nature U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #40

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCA-23535
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Dan Hartman, Jimmy Iovine
Remix – John Luongo (tracks: A, B1)
Written-By –C. Midnight*, D. Hartman*

NOTES:
From the MCA LP “I CAN DREAM ABOUT YOU”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

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