Tag: Nile Rodgers

March 29, 2018

Kim Carnes – Invitation To Dance (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Invitation To Dance“ is a 1985 song written for the 1985 MGM movie That’s Dancing!, which chronicles the history of dance in film. Carnes wrote the song with her husband, Dave Ellingson, along with the team of Brian Fairweather and Martin Page. The song was produced and mixed by influential guitarist, songwriter, and producer Nile Rodgers.

“Invitation To Dance” peaked at #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #32 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

SIDE A:
Invitation To Dance (Vocal Dance Mix) 6:25

SIDE B:
Invitation To Dance (Instrumental Dance Mix) 6:25

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Invitation To Dance	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#68
1985	Invitation To Dance	U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary	#32

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– V-7851-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Mixed By – Nile Rodgers
Written-By – Brian Fairweather, Dave Ellingson, Kim Carnes, Martin Page

NOTES:
From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ‘That’s Dancing’

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M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
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November 15, 2017

The B-52’s – Roam (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989

“Roam” is the fourth single from The B-52’s’ 1989 hit album Cosmic Thing, following “(Shake That) Cosmic Thing,” “Channel Z,” and “Love Shack.” “Roam” was a number-three hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in March 1990, spending a total of 19 weeks on the chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The vocals are sung by Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson. In February 1991 The B-52s were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for “Roam”.

SIDE A:
Roam (Extended Remix) 5:26
Remix – Andres Levin, Nile Rodgers, Tom Durack

Roam (Instrumental) 5:23
Remix – Andres Levin, Nile Rodgers, Tom Durack

SIDE B:
Roam (12″ Remix) 8:17
Remix – Ben Grosse
Technician [Assisted By] – Matt King (2)

Bushfire (LP Version) 4:55

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1989-90	Roam	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#3
1989-90	Roam	U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks	#6
1989-90	Roam	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#10

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Reprise Records ‎– 0-21441, Reprise Records ‎– 9 21441-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Lyrics By – Robert Waldrop (tracks: A1 to B1)
Producer – Don Was (tracks: B2), Nile Rodgers (tracks: A1 to B1)

NOTES:
From the LP “COSMIC THING”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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RESTORATION NOTES:
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September 28, 2017

Grace Jones – Crush (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“Crush” is a 1987 single by Grace Jones. The song was the third single from Grace Jones’ album Inside Story, chosen for the North America whereas Europe opted for “Victor Should Have Been a Jazz Musician”. The single was also released in an extended 12″ version, yet to be released on CD, with “White Collar Crime” on the B-side.

SIDE A:
Crush (Extended Remix) 8:05
Engineer – Michael Barbieri*
Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Steve Thompson
Remix, Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By [Additional Mix] – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbieri*

SIDE B:
Crush (Dub) 6:23
Engineer – Michael Barbieri*
Keyboards [Additional] – Ed Terry
Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Steve Thompson
Remix, Producer [Additional Production], Mixed By [Additional Mix] – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbieri*

White Collar Crime 5:05

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Crush	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#32

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Manhattan Records ‎– V-56047
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mastered By – Herbie Powers*
Producer – Nile Rodgers
Producer [Produced With] – Grace Jones
Written-By – B. Woolley*, G. Jones*

NOTES:
Original version of “CRUSH” appears on the LP “INSIDE STORY”

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Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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July 19, 2017

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Adult Education (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“Adult Education” is a song by American duo Daryl Hall & John Oates, released as a single on February 18, 1984. The song is featured on the duo’s second compilation album Rock ‘n Soul Part 1 (1983). It was one of two new tracks that were recorded specifically for the compilation release and hit number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.

SIDE A:
Adult Education (Special Club Mix) 6:04
Arranged By – Daryl Hall, John Oates*, Nile Rodgers, Tom T-Bone Wolk*
MixedBy – Daryl Hall
Remix – John “John “Jellybean” Benitez
Remix [Engineer] – John “Tokes” Potoker*

SIDE B:
Adult Education (Special Rock Mix) 4:34
Music By – Daryl Hall
Remix – Bob Clearmountain, Nile Rodgers

Maneater 4:30
Co-producer – Neil Kernon
Mixed By – Hugh Padgham
Music By – Daryl Hall-John Oates*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1983	Adult Education	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#8
1983	Adult Education	U.S. Billboard Dance Music/Club Play	#21

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA Victor – PW-13715
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Directed By [Direction], Management –Tommy Mottola
Producer – Bob Clearmountain (tracks: A, B1), Daryl Hall, John Oates*
Words By – Daryl Hall- John Oates*, Sara Allen

NOTES:
From the Album “Daryl Hall – John Oates Greatest Hits Rock ‘N Soul Part 1”
Made in U.S.A.

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
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: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

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