BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Fascination!” is an EP released by British synthpop band The Human League in May 1983. The EP was issued as a stop-gap release in between the albums Dare (1981) and Hysteria (1984). Released in the US, it was made available in Europe as an import.
The original vinyl release of Fascination! contained six tracks, including two versions of their single “(Keep Feeling) Fascination” as well as “Mirror Man”, both of which were hits in the UK and the U.S.
Also included is “Hard Times”, which was originally the B-side of their 1981 hit “Love Action” and also appears on the band’s 1982 remix album Love and Dancing.
The featured version of “I Love You Too Much” is an earlier version of the song that would later be released on the band’s Hysteria album in 1984.
The Fascination! reached #38 in Canada and #22 on the US Billboard Hot 200 albums and EP chart.
SIDE A:
(Keep Feeling) Fascination-Extended 4:57
Remix – Chris Thomas
Mirror Man 3:48
Written-By –Burden*
Hard Times 4:52
Written-By – Wright*
SIDE B:
I Love You Too Much 3:18
Written-By – Burden*, Wright*
You Remind Me Of Gold 3:26
(Keep Feeling) Fascination-Improvisation 6:12
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Fascination! | U.S. Billboard Hot 200 | #22 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12501
Format: Vinyl, LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, B – Electrosound Pressing
Country: US
Released: May 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Martin Rushent, The Human League
Written-By – Callis* (tracks: A1 to B1, B3), Oakey* (tracks: A1 to A3, B2, B3)
NOTES:
This version has a black sleeve. It was also released with a light grey-colored sleeve.
“B” on the bottom of labels (next to A&M logo) denotes an Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc. pressing.
Find the Mini-LP 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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