Tag: Michael Hutchinson

Breakfast Club – Right On Track (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987

“Right on Track” is a 1987 hit single by the American band Breakfast Club. Written by the band’s lead singer and drummer, Dan Gilroy and Stephen Bray respectively, the single climbed to number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on May 30, 1987. The single also peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart that same year.

SIDE A:
Right On Track (Midtown Mix) 7:11
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] –John Hegedes
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Michael Hutchinson
Remix, Programmed By [Drum Programming] –Jellybean*

Right On Track (Midtown Dub) 5:37
Engineer [Assistant Engineer] –John Hegedes
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Michael Hutchinson
Remix, Programmed By [Drum Programming] –Jellybean*

Right On Track (Canal Street Mix) 4:53
Remix [Remixed By] –  Chris Lord Alge*

Right On Track (14th Street Mix) 6:04
Remix [Remixed By] – Chris Lord Alge*

SIDE B:
Right On Track (Uptown Mix) 6:20
Remix –  Timmy Regisford

Right On Track (Uptown Dub) 6:30
Remix –  Timmy Regisford

Right On Track (Local Mix/LP Version) 4:33
Mixed By – Ian Eales, Michael Verdick, Stephen Bray

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Right On Track U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #7
1987 Right On Track U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #7

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23687
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Art Direction –  Jeff Adamoff
Design – Steele Works*, Tommy Steele (2)
Illustration –  Todd Schorr
Mixed By – Ian Eales, Michael Verdick
Producer – Jimmy Iovine
Recorded By – Joe Chiccarelli, Michael Frondelli

NOTES:
From the LP “BREAKFAST CLUB”

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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
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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Joe Jackson – You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

“You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” is a single from Joe Jackson’s 1984 album Body and Soul.

The track features a slap bass performance from Jackson’s longtime bassist Graham Maby. Maby recalled, “For ‘You Can’t Get What You Want,’ on Body and Soul, Joe wanted me to slap. It was certainly not one of my strengths, but I think the track came out fine, and it was fun to play live.”

In the United States the single peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the UK it reached #77.

SIDE A:
You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (Specially Remixed Version) 6:24

SIDE B:
You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) (Dub Version) 4:53
Cha Cha Loco 4:44

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #15
1984 You Can’t Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want) U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary #13

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records – SP-12098
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By, Written-By –  Joe Jackson
Engineer [Mix] – Michael Hutchinson (tracks: A, B1)
Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez  (tracks: A, B1)
Producer –David Kershenbaum, Joe Jackson

NOTES:
A: Original version appears on the A&M album “Body And Soul”
B: From the A&M album “Body And Soul”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
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

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Whitney Houston – How Will I Know (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

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Originally posted February 29, 2012

“How Will I Know” was released by Arista Records in November 1985 as the third single from Houston’s self-titled debut. It debuted at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, on the December 7, 1985 issue. Nine weeks later, it peaked at number one on the issue dated February 15, 1986, becoming Houston’s second number one single in the US. It displaced Dionne Warwick’s “That’s What Friends Are For”, and was displaced by “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister. It stayed on the peak for two weeks. The song also debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs at number 60 and later peaked at number one, a peak it maintained for one week. On the issue dated January 25, 1986, “How Will I Know” entered the Hot Dance Club Play charts at number 30 and later peaked at number three on the February 22, 1986 issue. It also peaked at number one on the Adult Contemporary charts. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Gold on December 6, 1995, for shipments of 500,000 copies or more. It ranked number six on the Billboard Year-End charts. In Canada, the song debuted at number 80 on the RPM Singles chart on the issue dated December 14, 1985. It later peaked at number one on the week dated March 1, 1986, becoming Houston’s first number one single in Canada. It was later certified Gold by Canadian Recording Industry Association on May 1, 1986, for shipments of 200,000 copies or more.

The song performed well in other countries. In United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 36, on the week dated January 25, 1986, and later peaked at a position of number five. It was also certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to MTV UK and Ireland, the single has sold about 280,000 copies in the United Kingdom. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 35 on the Singles chart and later peaked at number 19. In Austria, the song reached a peak position of number 28, while reaching a peak of number 12 in the Netherlands. The song also reached number two in Norway and Sweden, while charting at number 11 in Switzerland. According to Allmusic, “How Will I Know” has sold about one million copies worldwide.

SIDE A:
How Will I Know (Dance Re-Mix) 6:30
Remix – John “Jellybean” Benitez

SIDE B:
How Will I Know (Instrumental Version) 4:39
Remix –John “Jellybean” Benitez

How Will I Know (LP Version) 4:26
Mixed By –  Michael Barbiero

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

YEAR END CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 How Will I Know U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1985 How Will I Know U.S. Billboard Black Singles #29
1985 How Will I Know U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #46

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: rista – AD1-9449
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Michael Barbiero (tracks: B2)
Engineer [Assistant] – Fernando Kral (tracks: A1, B1)
Engineer [Remix-engineer] – Michael Hutchinson (tracks: A1, B1)
Photography By [Cover] – Steve Prezant
Producer – Narada Michael Walden
Written-By – George Merrill, Narada Michael Walden, Shannon Rubicam

NOTES:
Tracks A and B1 re-mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, NY
Track B2 from the LP “Whitney Houston”

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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:
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Swing Out Sister – Breakout (US 12″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Breakout” is a song by British band Swing Out Sister. It was released in 1986 as the second single from their debut album It’s Better to Travel.

The single reached the number four position in the UK in the autumn of 1986, and rose to number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number one on the 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.

**I believe the 7″ Mix and Extended Remix are exclusive to this USA Promo.

SIDE A:
Breakout (Extended Remix) 5:43
Breakout (Horn-A-Mental) 4:13

SIDE B:
Breakout (Carnival Mix) 5:44
Breakout (7″ Mix) 4:16

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 Adult Contemporary #1
1987 Breakout U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #12

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – PRO 515-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Paul Staveley O’Duffy, Swing Out Sister
Remix –  Michael Hutchinson

NOTES:
Original version on the Mercury LP “IT’S BETTER TO TRAVEL”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
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

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!


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