BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Love On Your Side” is a 1983 song by the British pop group Thompson Twins. It was released as the second single from the band’s third studio album, Quick Step and Side Kick, which was renamed Side Kicks in the U.S. (1983).
In 1982, after the commercial failure of their second album Set, the Thompson Twins collaborated with producer Alex Sadkin to record Quick Step and Side Kick. Sadkin produced the album including “Love On Your Side”.
The original lyrics were written by Alannah Currie, but was later altered to that of a male perspective, as Currie wasn’t the lead singer.
It was the band’s first top ten hit, reaching no. 9 in the UK, as well as no. 45 in the US.
SIDE A:
Love On Your Side (Rap Boy Rap) 7:26
SIDE B:
Love On Your Side (No Talkin’) 5:51
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Love On Your Side | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #45 |
| 1983 | Love On Your Side | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #6 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – ARIST 12504, Arista – ARIST 12 504
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: Jan 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Artwork – Leaderline Artists Ltd.*
Design [Cover Design] – Alannah Currie, David Shortt
Mastered By – Arun*
Photography By – Roger Charity
Producer – Alex Sadkin
Written-By – Currie*, Leeway*, Bailey*
NOTES:
Made in Gt. Britain
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: 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
