Tag: Pride Month

June 23, 2025

Quarterflash – Walking On Ice (Remix) (US 12″ Promo) (1985)

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🌈 Pride Month – Off the Beaten Path 🌈

Every June, I like to mix things up a bit — blending the obvious Pride floor-fillers with songs that carry an emotional weight, or simply capture the spirit of resilience, intensity, and passion that defines so much of the LGBTQ+ experience. Today’s post is one of those unconventional choices.

This is the 1985 single remix of Quarterflash’s “Walking on Ice,” taken from their third studio album, Back Into Blue.

Released on Geffen Records, this version was featured on both the 7″ single and a rare US 12″ promo sent to radio stations. The remix is subtle yet effective, smoothing out the original album version and giving it a more polished, radio-friendly edge without losing the moody tension that makes the song so compelling.

Quarterflash, fronted by the incredible Rindy Ross, were known for their fusion of rock, pop, and that unmistakable saxophone. While they’re most associated with early hits like “Harden My Heart,” it’s songs like “Walking on Ice” that reveal their darker, more emotionally complex side.

“I walk on ice, I play with fire / For loving you, baby, I’d dance on wire…”

The lyrics paint a picture of love as risk, as danger — a balancing act that many LGBTQ+ listeners, especially those who came of age in the ’80s, will recognize all too well—loving boldly, despite fear. Risking it all to be true to yourself. These are Pride themes, even if they come wrapped in a rock ballad rather than a club banger.

🎧 This remix may not be flashy or well-known, but it has a place in the Pride Month soundtrack — a moment to reflect, to feel, and to remember that Pride isn’t just about celebration. It’s also about survival, truth, and heart.

SIDE A:
Walking On Ice (Remix) 3:46

SIDE B:
Walking On Ice (Remix) 3:46

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – PRO-A-2400
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:

Producer – Steve Levine
Remix – Mike Shipley
Written-By – Marv Ross

NOTES:
Promotion Copy – Not For Sale

From the Quarterflash album “Back Into Blue”

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VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
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
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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 25 (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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June 20, 2025

Dolly Parton – Heartbreaker (UK 12″) (1978)

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Today’s Pride Month post features an unexpected but absolutely iconic disco delight—none other than Dolly Parton, serving rhinestone-studded realness on this UK-exclusive 4-track 12″ EP. Long before Beyoncé took country pop crossover to the masses, Dolly was out here doing it in glitter heels, big hair, and bigger heart.

This 12″ release includes four of her most beloved late-’70s pop crossovers:

💔 Heartbreaker – The title track is all drama, heartbreak, and soaring vocals. Pure pop perfection wrapped in a countrypolitan bow.

🔥 Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) – This is where things get camp and dancefloor-ready. Originally a double A-side with “I Really Got the Feeling,” this track got the extended disco treatment that transformed it into a club favorite. Funky, fast-paced, and utterly fabulous—it’s Dolly going full Studio 54, and it’s everything.

🎹 Here You Come Again – Dolly’s 1977 crossover smash. With its soft pop sheen and tender lyrics, this was a game-changer—bringing her into the mainstream while keeping her unmistakable spirit intact.

🚪 Two Doors Down – Upbeat, cheeky, and catchy as hell. A song about missing the party next door, until deciding to crash it after all? Now that’s a Pride mood.

💖 Why This Matters for Pride
Dolly Parton has long been considered a beloved LGBTQ+ ally—an icon of self-love, self-expression, and resilience. She once said, “It’s not up to me to judge. I just love everybody.” And we’ve loved her right back for decades.

From her flamboyant fashion to her fearless independence, Dolly has always embodied the spirit of being true to yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. And while this 12″ isn’t typically seen on Pride playlists, it should be—because it’s joyful, bold, and utterly unapologetic.

And let’s face it: “Baby I’m Burnin’” is a drag performance waiting to happen. 💃

It’s Disco Friday So turn it up, sing along, and let Dolly be your disco queen for the day!

Stay sparkly.

SIDE A:
Heartbreaker 3:31
Baby I’m Burnin’ (Disco Mix) 4:30

SIDE B:
Here You Come Again 2:56
Two Doors Down 3:00

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – PC 9401
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, EP
Country: UK
Released: 1978
Genre: Country, Pop
Style: Disco

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – Charles Koppelman
Producer – Gary Klein

NOTES:
Super Value 4-track E.P.

Track number 2, “Baby I’m Burnin'” is the Disco Mix.

Printed in England

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
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
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
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

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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June 19, 2025

Dead Or Alive – I’ll Save You All My Kisses (Japan 12″) (1987)

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NEW 2025 Transfer
NEW Meticulous Audio Restoration

Originally posted the US 12″ on July 20, 2012

🔥This post features a brand-new, meticulously restored 2025 transfer, giving this sparkling gem the clarity, punch, and presence it deserves. Audiophiles and fans alike—get ready to hear this one like never before.

💋 “My kisses are exclusive—no one can afford them.” 💋

Today’s Pride Month selection whirls us back to 1987, into the glitter-drenched world of one of the boldest, most flamboyant acts of the era—Dead or Alive. I’m thrilled to feature their underappreciated but wildly addictive single, “I’ll Save You All My Kisses,” the fourth release from their Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know album.

While it didn’t dominate the charts like “You Spin Me Round,” this track has long been a fan favorite—a Hi-NRG love letter draped in sequins and synths. Produced by the unstoppable Stock Aitken Waterman, it’s packed with hard-edged drum machines, shimmering layers of synth, and Pete Burns’ signature theatrical delivery.

💿 This 12″ single (Japan release) is all about the drama:

The Long Wet Sloppy Kiss Mix — stretched to 7:10 of pulsing, dancefloor perfection.

The Sonia Mezumbda Memorial Mix — a tighter, high-energy edit clocking in at 5:19 (edited by Mark McGuire).

A quick word on that mysterious mix name:
According to fan lore from the now-defunct Right Stuff forum, Sonia Mezumbda—likely real name Sonya Mazunda—was said to have done backing vocals for Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1982. Whether she passed away or the title was simply a tribute, it’s unclear—but it adds a bittersweet edge to this already emotionally charged track.

And of course, there’s Pete. 💄
More than a frontman, he was an icon of queer defiance. Gender-blurring, razor-sharp, and impossible to ignore, Pete Burns brought a fierce confidence to everything he did. He didn’t ask for permission—he demanded attention. “I’ll Save You All My Kisses” isn’t just a club-ready track—it’s a statement. It says: I know my worth, and you better be special if you’re going to get close.

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, Pete’s unapologetic self-expression was a beacon. And during Pride Month, this kind of synth-drenched empowerment hits especially hard. This track is about passion, power, and the pleasure of owning your narrative.

🎧 So cue up the strobes, turn it all the way up, and strut like you’re wearing six-inch platforms and a crown made of mirror shards. Because these kisses are couture, darling—and not everyone’s on the guest list.

SIDE A:
I’ll Save You All My Kisses (The Long Wet Sloppy Kiss Mix) 7:10

SIDE B:
I’ll Save You All My Kisses (The Sonia Mezumbda Memorial Mix) 5:19
Edited By – Mark McGuire

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
OBI: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 12・3P-834
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Stereo
Country: Japan
Released: Aug 26, 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Design [Assisted By] – Andrew Biscomb
Design [Sleeve Design] – Peter Barrett (3)
Photography By – Paul Cox (5)
Photography By [Additional Floral Photography] – Simon Marsh (2)
Producer – Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Remix – Dead Or Alive, Phil Harding
Written-By – Dead Or Alive

NOTES:
From the LP “Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know”

Includes OBI, and insert

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
for burningtheground.net

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

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!

Password: burningtheground

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June 18, 2025

Army Of Lovers – Crucified (UK 12″) (1991)

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Today’s Pride Month feature turns the volume all the way up with one of the most flamboyant, theatrical, and gloriously over-the-top dance anthems of the early ’90s—”Crucified” by Army of Lovers. Released in 1991, this iconic track is pure high-camp Eurodance bliss, complete with operatic vocals, pulsing beats, religious imagery, and tongue-in-cheek decadence. It’s not just a song—it’s a spectacle.

Led by the charismatic Alexander Bard, Army of Lovers brought androgyny, queer expression, and maximalist fashion to the pop stage at a time when very few acts dared to. “Crucified” became their breakthrough single, topping charts across Europe and becoming a beloved club staple in the U.S., particularly within LGBTQ+ circles. The track hit #6 on the U.S. Billboard Dance chart and has since become a cult classic.

With lyrics like “I’m crucified, crucified like my savior / Saintlike behavior, a lifetime I prayed,” the song blends religious melodrama with self-aware sensuality. It’s part satire, part celebration—winking at the sacred and profane with the same fierce energy. Its mix of Eurodisco, house, and choral elements creates something that feels both nostalgic and ahead of its time.

“Crucified” is Pride in sonic form: bold, unapologetic, theatrical, and impossible to ignore. It’s a song that demands you live out loud and without shame, even when the world tries to put you in a box.

💃 Whether you’re twirling in a club, voguing in your living room, or just need a reminder of how fabulous self-expression can be, this one is for you.

🎧 From Sweden with love, glitter, and subversion—Army of Lovers gave us an anthem that still feels like a revelation.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

SIDE A:
Crucified (The Nuzak Remix) 8:04
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Nuzak

SIDE B:
Crucified (Yherushalaim Dub) 7:42
Remix, Producer [Additional] – Nuzak

Crucified (Radio Edit) 3:32

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1991	Crucified	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music / Club Play	#6

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Ton Son Ton – SONL-17, Ton Son Ton – SONL 17
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1991
Genre: Electronic
Style: Euro House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:

Backing Vocals – Erika Essen-Möller, Jean-Paul Wall, Katarina Wilczewski, Malin Bäckström, Rickard Evenlind*
Bass – La Camilla
Co-producer, Engineer – Per Adebratt
Computer – Alexander Bard
Executive-Producer – Ole Hakansson*
Film Director [Video Clip Directed By] – Fredrik Boklund, Martin Persson
Hair, Make-Up – Jean-Pierre Barda
Keyboards, Programmed By – Anders Wollbeck
Lead Vocals, Drums – Jean-Pierre Barda
Photography By – Carl-Johan Paulin
Producer – Alexander Bard, Anders Wollbeck
Promotion [Promotion Supervisor] – Jonas Holst
Sleeve, Design – Marie S-Wollbeck*
Stylist – Camilla Thulin
Vocals – Alexander Bard, Jean-Pierre Barda, La Camilla

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
for burningtheground.net

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

**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!

Password: burningtheground

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