Tag: Richard James Burgess

Spandau Ballet – Paint Me Down (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1981

“Paint Me Down”, released November 2, 1981, was the second single taken from the album Diamond by British New wave band Spandau Ballet. “Paint Me Down” broke the band’s run of UK top 20 hits by stalling at No.30.

SIDE A:
Paint Me Down 7:05

SIDE B:
Re•Paint 6:54

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Reformation – CHS 12 2560, Chrysalis – CHS 12 2560
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: Nov 1981
Genre: Electronic
Style: New wave

CREDITS:
Composed By – Gary Kemp
Design [Sleeve Design] – Graham Smith (5)
Producer – Richard James Burgess

NOTES:
From the LP “DIAMOND”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

Living In A Box – Love Is The Art (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Love Is the Art” is the fourth and final single taken from the self-titled debut album by British band Ling In A Box. The single peaked at #45 on the UK singles chart on January 30, 1988. Although not released as a single in the US “Love Is The Art” reached #12 on the Billboard Dance Chart.

SIDE A:
Love Is The Art (Love) 7:48

SIDE B:
Love Is The Art (Art) 6:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1987 Love Is The Art U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #12

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis ‎– LIBX 4
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Composed By – A. Critchlow*, M. Vere*, S. Pigott*
Design – John Pasche
Mixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Dancin’ Danny D.*
Producer – Richard James Burgess

NOTES:
From the LP “LIVING IN A BOX”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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
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, ocenaudio
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

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