Tag: Mark Berry

Pseudo Echo – Listening (US 12″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

Artist spotlight PSEUDO ECHO!

“Listening” is the debut single from Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was originally released in November 1983 as the lead single from their debut album Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

Following the international success of “Funky Town”, a remixed version of “Listening” was released in 1987 for the movie “North Shore” starring Nia Peeples.

Additionally, the remixed 1987 version was not included on the Australian release of the album Love An Adventure but on the U.S. release.

++The remixes here are exclusive to the United States, and the “Dancing Berry Mix” is exclusive to this promo. I have posted the U.S. 12″ of “Listening” in the past (2017) which included all of the mixes here except the “Dancing Berry Mix” These are all 2024 new transfers.

The labels incorrectly say Side A and C.

SIDE A:
Listening (Dancing Koala Bear Mix) 4:21
Mixed By – Pseudo Echo

Listening (7″ Edit) 3:13
Remix – William Wittman

SIDE B:
Listening (Dancing Berry Mix) 5:13
Edited By [Additional] – Mark Berry
Mixed By – Pseudo Echo

Listening (Instrumental) 3:06
Remix – William Wittman

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – 6619-1-RD, RCA – 6619-1-RDAC
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Not For sale

Original version on the “Love An Adventure” album

Produced for MSB Records, Ltd.
Tracks A2 & B2 Remixed for Weedy Wet Productions.

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Kool & The Gang – Emergency (France 7″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

“Emergency” was the title track from the sixth studio LP by American Pop/R&B group Kool & The Gang released in October 1985. The song was the fourth single taken from the album.”Emergency” peaked at #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #7 R&B, and #41 Dance. In the UK the single reached #50.

SIDE A:
Emergency (7″ Remix) 4:05
Remix (Uncredited) – Mark Berry

SIDE B:
You Are The One (Edit Of LP Version) 4:21

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Emergency U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #18
1985 Emergency U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs #7
1985 EmergencyB U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #41

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: De-Lite Records – 102 112, Vogue – 102112
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: France
Released: Oct 1985
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, R&B

CREDITS:

NOTES:
From the LP “EMERGENCY”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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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Machinations – Cars & Planes (Australia 7″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Cars & Planes” was the fourth single taken from the third and final album “Uptown” by Australian synthpop band Machinations. “Cars & Planes” failed to chart while the album reached #50 on the ARIA Charts the main Australian music sales chart.

The group had become a popular band on the Australian touring circuit. Their activities were curtailed in April 1989 when a hit-and-run car accident left bandmate Fred Loneragan with a broken neck, multiple cuts, bruises, and concussion. He spent several months recuperating in the hospital. Initially, fellow band members intended to continue whilst Loneragan recovered, however, the group disbanded as various members left to join other local groups.

SIDE A:
Cars & Planes (Remix) 3:24
Remix – Mark Berry

SIDE B:
Cars & Planes 4:24

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: White Label Records – K708
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Country: Australia
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

NOTES:
From the LP “UPTOWN”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
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Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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

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Animotion – Obsession (Dance Mix) (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

NEW 2023 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration!

Originally posted May 15, 2015

“Obsession” is a 1983 song covered in 1984 by the group Animotion. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV.

“Obsession” was originally written and recorded as a duet by songwriter Holly Knight and musician Michael Des Barres in 1983. This version was played in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven, during a scene in which Christopher Atkins bumps and grinds in Lesley Ann Warren’s face in sync with the rhythm of the song. The song was featured on the film’s soundtrack, but did not receive enough attention to warrant much radio play or a place on any Billboard charts. That version was also featured in the theatrical trailer to the 1986 film 9½ Weeks, starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger.

The Los Angeles-based synth-pop band Animotion recorded a version of the tune for their self-titled debut album, released in 1984. This version became a massive success, and it remains Animotion’s biggest hit.

SIDE A:
Obsession (Dance Mix) 6:00

SIDE B:
Obsession (Special Dub Mix) 5:31
Mixed By – Mark Berry

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Obsession U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1985 Obsession U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #35
1985 Obsession U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales #3

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 880 266-1 Q
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – John Ryan
Written-By – H. Knight*, M. Des Barres*

NOTES:
Special versions from the LP “ANIMOTION”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable:Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus:  Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
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

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


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