Tag: Michael Hutchinson

February 11, 2014

Simply Red – It’s Only Love (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“It’s Only Love” was the lead single taken from British soul band Simply Red’s third studio album, A New Flame released in February 1989. The song was originally recorded by American soul singer Barry White and titled “It’s Only Love Doing Its Thing”. The Simply Red cover had its greatest success by charting at #1 in Italy. In the UK the single peaked at #13 while in the US the song reached #57 on the Billboard Hot 100.

SIDE A:
It’s Only Love (Valentine Mix) 5:44
Remix – Michael Hutchinson
Written-By – Jimmy & Vella Cameron*

SIDE B:
Turn It Up 4:34
Written-By – L. Dozier*, M. Hucknall*

X 4:50
Recorded By – Daren Klein
Written-By – Joyce*, McIntyre*, Kirkham*, Kellet*, Bowers*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (Company sleeve)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989	It’s Only Love	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#57
1989	It’s Only Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#19
1989	It’s Only Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#21

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Elektra ‎– 0-66713
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Funk / Soul, Jazz, Pop
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Jazz-Funk
Credits: Engineer, Mixed By – Daren Klein (tracks: A, B1)
Producer – Stewart Levine (tracks: A, B1)

NOTES:
Original version appears on the LP: “A NEW FLAME”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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

February 10, 2014

Regina – Extraordinary Love (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

Re-Rip Newly Remastered!

Originally I posted this one on August 27, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!

Produced by Fred Zarr and remixed by Michael Hutchinson “Extraordinary Love” was the first single released from Regina’s second album Best Kept Secret, after the single’s release the album was scrapped and has never bee released. “Extraordinary Love” peaked at #11 on the US Billboard dance chart in 1988.

SIDE A:
Extraordinary Love (Club Mix) 7:06

SIDE B:
Extraordinary Love (Dub Mix) 5:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (company sleeve)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Extraordinary Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#11

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86583
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Engineer [Mix], Remix – Michael Hutchinson
Executive Producer – Doug Breitbart
Producer – Fred Zarr
Written-By – Eric Beall, Regina Richards*

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

November 19, 2013

Swing Out Sister – Breakout (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Breakout” is a single from British pop act Swing Out Sister’s debut album It’s Better to Travel.

The single reached the number four position in the UK in 1986, and rose to number six pop and number one adult contemporary in the US in 1987. The song also resulted in a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

The single was written and performed while the group was still a trio. It was one of their biggest hits, and the song most closely associated with the act. In the US, “Breakout” remains a staple of adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio station playlists.

SIDE A:
Breakout (N.A.D. Mix) 6:58

SIDE B:
Breakout (New Rockin’ Mix) 5:48

Breakout (Carnival Mix) 5:44
Remix – Michael Hutchinson

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Breakout	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#6
1987	Breakout	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#1
1987	Breakout	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#12

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 888-836-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Jazz
Style: Smooth Jazz, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy
Written-By – Swing Out Sister

NOTES:
Original version from the album “IT”S BETTER TO TRAVEL”

Find The 12″ On DISCOGS

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

December 31, 2012

Wang Chung – Everybody Have Fun Tonight (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

Happy New Years Eve!

“Everybody Have Fun Tonight” is a song by Wang Chung from their album Mosaic. It was released as a single in 1986, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, behind “Walk Like an Egyptian” by The Bangles.

After their breakup in 1991, Wang Chung reunited in 2005 to perform this song on the television show Hit Me Baby One More Time.

The song is featured on numerous 1980s compilation albums and still receives some radio airplay across the United States.

It has appeared in the “#2s” episode of VH1 Classic’s One Hit Wonders series, even though the band had one more top 10 single, “Let’s Go”, in April 1987.

SIDE A:
Everybody Have Fun Tonight (12 Inches Of Fun) 6:45
Engineer [Remix Assistant] – Scott Mabuchi
Engineer [Remix] – Michael Hutchinson
Remix – Jellybean*

Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Edit) 4:13

SIDE B:
Everybody Dub Tonight 6:02
Remix – Jellybean*

Fun Tonight: The Early Years 4:12
Producer – Wang Chung

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Everybody Have Fun Tonight	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#2
1986	Everybody Have Fun Tonight	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#25
1986	Everybody Have Fun Tonight	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	#4
1986	Everybody Have Fun Tonight	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single’s sales	#4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20551
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop
Credits: Design – Lynn Robb
Mixed By – Brian Malouf (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3) (tracks: A1 to B1)
Recorded By – Brian Malouf (tracks: A1 to B1), Peter Müller* (tracks: A1 to B1)
Written-By – Peter Wolf (3) (tracks: A1 to B1), Wang Chung

NOTES:
Tracks A1 & B1 remixed for Jellybean Productions, Inc.
Tracks A1 & B1 remixed at Right Track Recording.
Track B2 recorded at Hampstead West.
Original version appears on the Wang Chung album “MOSAIC”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi