Tag: Phil Harding

July 10, 2020

Nik Kershaw – I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Dance Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983

“I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is a song written and performed by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. It was his first single, released in 1983 to little success, but was re-released in 1984 and became his highest-charting hit, peaking at no. 2 in the UK. The song was included on Kershaw’s debut album Human Racing.

“I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” first charted in November 1983, though despite spending 8 weeks in the UK Top 100, only reached number 47.

Released on September 16, 1983, this 12″ includes the rare first release of the song remixed by Mickey Modern and Phil Harding.

SIDE A:
I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Extended Dance Mix) 6:00
Mixed By – Mickey Modern, Phil Harding

SIDE B:
Dark Glasses 4:17

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCAT 816
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Peter Collins
Written-By –Nik Kershaw

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: 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 USED:
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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February 21, 2020

Carol Hitchcock – Get Ready (Extended Remix) (Australia 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Get Ready” is a Motown song written by Smokey Robinson, which resulted in two hit records for the label: a U.S. No. 29 version by The Temptations in 1966, and a U.S. No. 4 version by Rare Earth in 1970.

In mid-1987 Australian singer and actress, Carol Hitchcock had a top 20 hit on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart with her cover version of the song7. It also peaked in the top 60 in the United Kingdom and top 50 in New Zealand. In 1985 Hitchcock had acted in the TV series, Prisoner.

According to Hitchcock Stock Aitken Waterman recommended the track for her and she felt that “they were so wonderful to work with.”

As a bonus track, I have added the Australian only “Earth To Moonbase Mix” which was released on a separate Australia 12″.

SIDE A:
Get Ready (Extended Remix) 7:40
Remix [Mixmaster] – Phil Harding
Written-By – W. Robinson*

SIDE B:
More Than Words Can Say 3:59
Mixed By – Mark McGuire
Written-By – Stock-Aitken-Waterman*

BONUS TRACK:
Get Ready (Earth To Moonbase Mix) 8:12
Remix [Mixmaster] – Phil Harding
Written-By – W. Robinson*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mushroom ‎– X-13281
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: Australia
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Hi NRG, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design –John Warwicker
Engineer – Jamie Bromfield, Mark McGuire
Lacquer Cut By – W*
Photography By – Nick Knight
Producer – Stock Aitken Waterman*

NOTES:
A Stock Aitken Waterman Production
Recorded at PWL Studios, London, UK
Made in Australia

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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April 18, 2019

Belouis Some – Let It Be With You (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Let It Be with You” is a single by British musician Belouis Some, from his 1987 self-titled second album, Belouis Some. The song reached #53 on the UK Singles Chart, and #13 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart.

Two music videos were filmed to promote the single, with the UK and European version being shot in London. The North American version was shot in New York, directed by Willie Slax and produced by Julian Ludlow for 4-D Productions. It achieved breakout rotation on MTV.

Upon release, Cash Box listed the single as one of their “feature picks” during June 1987. They described the song as a “danceable, feverish single”.

SIDE A:
Let It Be With You (Twilight Mix) 7:05
Remix – ‘Mix Master’ Phil Harding*

Let It Be With You (Drive Time Mix) 3:33
Remix – ‘Mix Master’ Phil Harding*

SIDE B:
Let It Be With You (Midnight Mix) 6:53
Remix – John Robie

Let It Be With You (Dawn Dub) 7:10
Remix – John Robie

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Let It Be With You	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#13

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– V-15310
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Accident (8)
Photography By – Eric Watson (3)
Producer – Gary Langan
Written-By – Belouis Some

NOTES:
Original version can be found on the LP “BELOUIS SOME”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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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: Schiit Mani
Soundcard: ESI Juli@ XTe Audio Interface
Monitiring: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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August 7, 2018

Red Box – Chenko (Tenka-io) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Chenko” is the debut single by British group Red Box originally released in 1983 on Cherry Red Records this version failed to have any chart success. The band was later signed to Sire Records and released their debut album “The Circle & The Square” in 1986 which included a re-working of “Chenko (Tenka-io)” the song was given a more somber, stately treatment bringing chants to the fore and featuring Alexander Balanescu on violin. “Chenko (Tenka-io)” was released as the fourth single from the album and peaked at #77 on the U.K. singles chart in August 1987.

SIDE A:
Chenko (Tenka-io) (No Reservations Mix) 6:48
Mixed By – Red Box, Ross Cullum
Mixed By [With] – Mike Ging
Producer – David Motion

SIDE B:
Speeches 4:44
Producer – Phill Brown

Heart Of The Sun (Slash And Burn) 5:32
Mixed By – Phil Harding, Red Box
Producer – David Motion

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20785
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

NOTES:
From the LP “The Circle & The Square”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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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 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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