Tag: Mark S. Berry

March 5, 2024

Kids In The Kitchen – Bitter Desire (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Bitter Desire” is a song by the Australian pop/new wave group Kids in the Kitchen. The song was released in April 1984 as the second single from their debut studio album Shine (1985) released as Kids In The Kitchen in the USA (1986). The song peaked at number 17 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

On 15 April 1984, the group performed “Bitter Desire” at the annual Countdown Music and Video Awards, where they were nominated for ‘Most Promising New Talent’ and ‘Best Debut Single’ for “Change in Mood”.

By the time of the single’s release and despite appearing in the videoclip for “Bitter Desire”, lead guitarist Greg Dorman and keyboardist Greg Woodhead had departed the line-up to be replaced by Claude Carranza and Alistair Coia, respectively.

Countdown Magazine said at the time of release,”Bitter Desire” should seal [their] fate. That record is simply the best Australian single so far this year, and displays a depth of inspiration beyond any mere beginner’s luck.”

++”Bitter Desire” was the band’s only single to have a 12″ released in the United States. All of the mixes are exclusive to this 12″.

SIDE A:
Bitter Desire (Club Mix) 5:58
Bitter Desire (Edit) 3:48

SIDE B:
Bitter Desire (Dub) 6:34

Not The Way 2:31
Mixed By – Craig Harnath
Producer, Mixed By – Mark S. Berry*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – 0-20554
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Artwork [Front Cover Illustration] – Jean Hoffman, Paul Hoffman (6)
Engineer – Dave Ogrin (tracks: A1 to B1)
Mixed By, Edited By – Freddy Bastone (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer – David Kershenbaum (tracks: A1 to B1)

NOTES:
Tracks A1 to B1: Original versions available on the “Kids In the Kitchen” album on Sire Records Recorded at AAV Studios.

Track B2: From the the “Kids In the Kitchen” album on Sire Records Recorded at Platinum Studios.

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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
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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February 1, 2024

Pseudo Echo – Don’t Go (Australia 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

Artist spotlight PSEUDO ECHO!

“Don’t Go” is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in October 1985 as the lead single from their second studio album, Love An Adventure (1985). The song became the band’s second top-five single, reaching number 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

In the United States, the song was not released as a single early pressings of the U.S. edition of the RCA LP “Love An Adventure” contained “Don’t Go” instead of “Funkytown” (a.k.a. “Funky Town”). The record company soon regretted this decision and allowed people who bought this version to exchange it for a reissue with “Funkytown” on it.

this is the only Australia 12″ single I have not yet posted.

SIDE A:
Don’t Go (Extended Mix) 6:39
Engineer – Ian ‘Mack’ McKenzie
Producer – Mark S. Berry
Written-By – B. Canham, J. Leigh

SIDE B:
Don’t Go 3:58
Engineer – Ian ‘Mack’ McKenzie
Producer – Mark S. Berry
Written-By – B. Canham, J. Leigh

Living In A Dream (Jazz Version) 3:31
Engineer – Ian ‘Mack’ McKenzie, Jim Taig
Producer – Joe Wissert
Remix – Mark S. Berry
Written-By – B. Canham*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – ED-136
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

NOTES:
Tracks A, B1: Recorded and Mixed at Platinum, Australia.

Manufactured in Australia.

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January 25, 2024

Pseudo Echo – Living In A Dream (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

Artist spotlight PSEUDO ECHO!

“Living in a Dream” is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in April 1986 as the third single from their second studio album, Love an Adventure (1985). The song peaked at number 15 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

In America, the song was remixed and released as a single for the U.S. release of the LP Love An Adventure (1987). The single reached number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 9, 1987, after spending nine weeks on the survey becoming the band’s second charting single in the United States.

The b-side John Potoker mixes are exclusive to the U.S. and European 12″ singles. The “OZ Mix” on the A-side is also known as “Metal Mix” on the Australian 12″ single.

SIDE A:
Living In A Dream (Oz Mix) 5:40
Engineer – Ian “Mack” McKenzie*
Remix – Jim Taig

SIDE B:
Living In A Dream (Dance Mix) 5:13
Remix – John Potoker

Living In A Dream (7″ Mix) 3:29
Remix – John Potoker

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Living In A Dream	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#57

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – 6302-1-RD
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Producer – Mark S. Berry*
Written-By – B. Canham*

NOTES:
From the “Love An Adventure” album

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Track A: Remixed at Studios 301. Recorded at Platinum Studios, Australia.

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January 24, 2024

Pseudo Echo – A Beat For You (US12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

Artist spotlight Pseudo Echo!

In 1987 “A Beat For You” was re-recorded, and remixed for inclusion on Pseudo Echo’s second studio LP “Love An Adventure” The song was co-produced by Brian Canham and Mark S. Berry. The track “Try” was also released in Australia as the fourth single from the album.

This 12″ includes U.S.-only remixes by Mark S. Berry.

SIDE A:
A Beat For You (Remix) 5:14
Engineer [Remix] – Kennan Keating
Remix – Mark S. Berry
Written-By – B. Canham

A Beat For You (7″ Mix) 3:39
Engineer [Remix] – Kennan Keating
Remix – Mark S. Berry
Written-By – B. Canham

SIDE B:
A Beat For You (Dub Version) 5:40
Engineer [Remix] – Kennan Keating
Remix – Mark S. Berry
Written-By – B. Canham

Try 4:18
Written-By – B. Canham, J. Leigh

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – 6763-1-RD
Format: Vinyl, 12″,33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Co-producer – Ross Fraser
Engineer – Doug Brady
Producer – Brian Canham, Mark S. Berry*

NOTES:
Comes in a stickered, generic label sleeve.

Although label copyrights show 1985, the catalog number sequence and mention of the 1987 LP indicate this is a 1987 release.

Original version from the “LOVE AN ADVENTURE” album

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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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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