Tag: News

Vacation Mode: ON, Turntable: OFF (Well… Mostly)

Hey everyone,

Just a quick heads-up that I’ll be taking a little vacation time starting Monday, May 25. The turntables will be spinning a bit slower around here while I recharge the batteries, hunt down some vinyl treasures, and probably listen to way too many extended mixes at unhealthy volume levels.

I’m planning to return sometime around June 8, give or take a few days depending on how far I drift into relaxation mode.

Until then, feel free to dig through the archives, revisit some old favorites, and keep the comments coming. I always enjoy reading them, even when I’m away.

Thank you all for the continued support, kindness, and for helping make Burning the Ground such a fun place to share music memories. You guys are the best.

See you soon, and keep those 12-inch singles spinning loud!

-Paul

24-Bit Download Update, Archive Posts, And Important Changes

As many of you already know, we have been using MEGA for quite a while to host the 24-bit download files. Unfortunately, our account was recently suspended, so I have had to start using alternative file hosting services for larger files. The 24-bit downloads are too large to store directly on my personal web hosting service.

Going forward, you will now notice two separate 24-bit download buttons located at the bottom of each post. It has been brought to my attention that some browsers and devices do not always work properly with certain file hosting sites. If one link gives you trouble, please try the second option.

Please also keep in mind that the 24-bit files will now only remain active for up to six days. Most free file hosting services automatically remove files after that amount of time, so these links are only temporary.

This is one of the reasons I strongly encourage everyone to subscribe to the site’s email notifications, so you will know as soon as new posts go live and can grab the files before they disappear.

Also, for several years, I kept most posts published before 2015 set to private. I have now republished many of those posts for archive reading purposes only. Please note that none of the archive posts contain active download links.

From time to time, I do revisit and update these older posts with fresh new transfers. Since many of them were originally published, I have made major upgrades to my audio equipment and transfer chain, allowing me to significantly improve the sound quality of newer restorations.

Like the Pet Shop Boys once said, “If you don’t get that mix, it’s gone ’86.”

Thank you all for your continued support and understanding.

-DjPaulT

Spring Fundraiser Complete – Thank You

Hi everyone,

I’m happy to share that we’ve reached our $1,500 goal, so it’s time to officially wrap up the Spring fundraiser.

I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you who contributed. Your generosity and support mean more to me than I can express. Because of you, Burning the Ground will continue to run smoothly, stay secure, and keep bringing you the rare 12″ mixes and extended versions that we all love.

I’m also grateful to everyone who shared the site, left comments, or simply stopped by to enjoy the music. This community is what makes everything worthwhile.

The next fundraiser will take place in October and will focus on covering the site’s hosting renewal.

Thank you again for being part of this journey and for helping keep this music alive.

—Paul

We’re Halfway There – April Fundraiser Update!

Hello friends and music lovers,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported Burning the Ground’s Spring fundraiser so far. Because of your generosity, we’re already over halfway to our $1,500 goal—thank you so much.

Your support is making a real difference—helping cover hosting and security costs, keeping equipment running smoothly, and allowing me to track down rare records for future posts. Every contribution goes right back into keeping BTG alive, secure, and filled with the music we all love.

We still have a little way to go, and if you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, there’s still time. The fundraiser will run through April 13. You can make a secure donation by debit card, credit card, or PayPal through the Donation Page, or by clicking any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

Thank you again for your incredible support—whether through donations, sharing the site, or simply stopping by to enjoy a favorite track. It truly means a lot.

—Paul