Tag: John Potoker

Ultravox – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

NEW 2021 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted July 14, 2012

“Dancing with Tears in My Eyes” is the second single from Lament, Ultravox’s seventh studio album, released in 1984.

The single effectively put Ultravox back on the map, peaking at no. 3 in the UK Singles Chart, and reaching the top 10 in several European countries. The song also entered the Australian and Canadian Top 75 but failed to chart in the US.

The Steve Thompson USA “Extended” Mix is unique to this North American release. The North American release also includes “One Small Day (Club Version)” which had previously been released as the first single from Lament. It peaked at no. 27 in the UK Singles Chart.

The cover states both titles as being “Special Re-Mix”. These mixes do exist, but not on this US release.

SIDE A:
Dancing With Tears In My Eyes (USA Extended Mix) 7:44
Remix – Steve Thompson

SIDE B:
One Small Day (Club Version) 7:48
Remix –  Francois Kevorkian*, John Potoker

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– 4V9 42783
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Ultravox
Written-By –  B. Currie*, C.C.*, M. Ure*, W. Cann*

NOTES:
B-side remixed at Right Track, New York.
Made in U.S.A.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
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


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Jellybean Featuring Niki Harris – What’s It Gonna Be (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1990

“What’s It Gonna Be” is a 1990 dance single by NYC producer, mixer, artist, and DJ, John “Jellybean” Benitez featuring vocals by American actress, dancer, and singer Niki Harris best known for having been one of Madonna’s backing vocalists from 1987 to 2001.

The single was taken from Jellybean’s fourth studio album “Spillin’ The Beans”. “What’s it Gonna Be” debuted o the Billboard Dance Chart on January 19, 1991, peaking at #2 after spending twelve weeks on the survey. The song also peaked at #90 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1991. In the UK the single reached #98 on the UK singles chart.

SIDE A:
What’s It Gonna Be (All That Mix) 5:41

SIDE B:
What’s It Gonna Be (Who’s The Mack Dub) 5:31
What’s It Gonna Be (Pumpin’ Bass Mix) 4:36

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1990 What’s it Gonna Be U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #90
1990 What’s it Gonna Be U.S. BillboardHot Dance Music/Club Play #2

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86099
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: House

CREDITS:
Engineer [Remix] – Dave Darlington*
Producer – Jellybean*
Producer [Associate] – John Potoker, Slick 180
Remix – David Shaw & Winston Jones
Vocals [Featuring] – Niki Haris
Written-By – Anne Preven, Wardell Potts

NOTES:
from the Jellybean album “Spillin’ The Beans”.

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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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Thompson Twins – Revolution (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Revolution” is a 1968 song originally recorded by the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney.

English pop band Thompson Twins covered “Revolution” on their 1985 album Here’s to Future Days, from which it was released as the fourth and final single and includes the non-album track, “The Fourth Sunday” as its B-side. The song peaked at No. 56 on the UK Singles Chart, spending five weeks on the chart. The band made a promotional video for the single version of the song. This is one of three tracks on the album that feature guitarist Steve Stevens, best known for his work with Billy Idol.

Thompson Twins also performed the song with Stevens, Madonna and Nile Rodgers at Live Aid in July 1985.

SIDE A:
Revolution (Extended Mix) 6:01
Producer – Nile Rodgers, Tom Bailey
Remix – Brian Tench, Tom Bailey
Written-By – John Lennon/Paul McCartney*

SIDE B:
The Fourth Sunday 4:19
Engineer – John Potoker
Engineer [Remix] – Brian Tench
Producer –Tom Bailey
Written-By – Alannah Currie, Joe Leeway, Tom Bailey

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista ‎– TWINS 1210
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 29 Nov 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction – Alannah*
Artwork, Design – Andie Airfix, Satori (14)

NOTES:
Track A:
Re-mixed from album/cassette/compact disc
“Here’s To Future Days”.

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: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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New Order – Blue Monday 1988 (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Blue Monday 1988” is British rock band New Order’s 16th single, released in March 1988. Produced by Quincy Jones with the actual remix done by John Potoker. After New Order signed to Qwest in the US, Quincy Jones saw an opportunity for their groundbreaking track to have a legitimate single release and a shot at radio airplay.

“Blue Monday 1988” reached number 3 in the British charts, number 4 in the Australian charts, and topped the dance charts in the United States.

In North America, “Touched By The Hand Of God” was featured as B-side.

SIDE A:
Blue Monday 1988 (12″ Mix) 7:08
Engineer [Mix] – Tokes*
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – John Potoker
Supervised By [Production Supervisor On Remix] – Quincy Jones

Blue Monday 1988 (Dub) 7:18
Engineer [Mix] – Tokes*
Producer [Additional Production], Remix – John Potoker
Supervised By [Production Supervisor On Remix] – Quincy Jones

SIDE B:
Touched By The Hand Of God (Remix) 7:02
Mixed By – Arthur Baker

Touched By The Hand Of God (Dub) 5:31
Mixed By – Arthur Baker

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1988 Blue Monday 1988 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #68
1988 Blue Monday 1988 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1
1988 Blue Monday 1988 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Maxi-Singles Sales #9

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Qwest Records ‎– 0-20869, Qwest Records ‎– 9 20869-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, SRC Pressing
Country: US
Released: Mar 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Peter Saville Associates
Lacquer Cut By [Runout Etching ❀] – Brian Gardner
Photography By – Trevor Key
Producer, Written-By – New Order

NOTES:
Original version of “Blue Monday” from the album Substance on Qwest Records. Available on LP, Cassette and Compact Disc.

A1 & A2: Additional Production and Remix for Direct Eject Inc.

Made in U.S.A.

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: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

Username: btg
Password: burningtheground

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