Tag: Shep Pettibone

September 16, 2022

Madonna – Causing A Commotion (US 12″)

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Originally posted July 29, 2014

“Causing a Commotion” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the second single from the soundtrack album Who’s That Girl on August 25, 1987, by Sire Records. Written and produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray, the song was inspired by Madonna’s relationship with then husband Sean Penn, and his abusive and violent nature. Containing a dance-oriented, up-tempo groove, the song begins with the chorus and is accompanied by a four-note descending bassline and staccato chords in the verse.

Since its release, the song has received mixed reviews by critics. It became a top-ten hit in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and topped the Billboard U.S. dance chart. Madonna performed the song on the Who’s That Girl World Tour – which was transmitted via satellite to the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards – and the Blond Ambition World Tour in 1990. The performances were included in the home video release of the tours.

Of note the song was not included on the 2022 Madonna compilation “Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones”.

SIDE A:
Causing A Commotion (Silver Screen Mix) 6:40
Causing A Commotion (Dub) 7:09

SIDE B:
Causing A Commotion (Movie House Mix) 9:45
Jimmy, Jimmy (LP Version) 3:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Causing A Commotion	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#2
1987	Causing A Commotion	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks	#37
1987	Causing A Commotion	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20762, Sire ‎– 9 20762-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer [Produced By] – Madonna, Stephen Bray
Written-By – Madonna, S. Bray*
Edited By – Junior Vasquez, Shep Pettibone
Engineer [Mix Engineer] – Steve Peck
Producer [Additional Production By], Mixed By [Mix By] – Shep Pettibone

NOTES:
From the Warner Bros. Motion Picture “WHO’S THAT GIRL”
“JIMMY, JIMMY” from the Sire LP: “TRUE BLUE”
Made in USA

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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:
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April 1, 2022

Psychedelic Furs – Shock (US 12″)

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“Shock” is the third single taken from the LP Midnight to Midnight by English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released in June, 1987. The song peaked at #30 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart spending seven weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Shock (The Shep Pettibone Mix) 7:20
Engineer [Mix] – Dave Meegan
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone

SIDE B:
Shock (Instrumental – The Shep Pettibone Mix) 6:20
Engineer [Mix] – Dave Meegan
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone

Shock (Single Mix) 3:19
Mixed By – Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1987	Shock	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Songs	#30

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44 06862
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: Jun 27, 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

CREDITS:
Design – Nick Egan
Producer – Chris Kimsey
Written-By – J. Ashton, R. Butler, T. Butler*

NOTES:
Tracks A & B1 mixed for Mastermix Productions.

Special versions from the Columbia Lp: “Midnight To Midnight”

Direct Metal Mastering

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November 4, 2021

Stacey Q – Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

“Don’t Make a Fool of Yourself” is a song by American recording artist Stacey Q. It was taken from her second studio album, Hard Machine (1988). The song was written by Stacey Swain, Jon St. James, and Skip Hahn and was produced by Jon St. James. The song was mixed by musician Shep Pettibone, who collaborated with artists like Madonna, Pet Shop Boys, Janet Jackson, and others. It was released as the album’s first single on March 25, 1988, by Atlantic Records. The song peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Billboard Dance charts.

SIDE A:
Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself (The Shep Pettibone Mix) 7:07

SIDE B:
Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself (Try It Out Lover Mix) 7:48
Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself (Pumpin Mix) 4:26

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#66
1988	Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#4
1988	Don’t Make A Fool Of Yourself	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86616
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synthpop

CREDITS:
Edited By – Tuta Aquino
Edited By, Remix, Producer [Additional Production] – Shep Pettibone
Engineer – Steve Peck
Producer – Jon St. James

NOTES:
Produced and Mixed at Formula 1 Music, La Habra, CA
Additional Production and Mix for Mastermix Productions.
Long Version of Atlantic LP – “HARD MACHINE”

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August 6, 2021

Cat Miller – Ready Or Not (Belgium 12″)

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“Ready Or Not” is the debut single by American singer Cat Miller released in Belgium on January 20, 1984, on ARS Records.

Miller was a member of the local church choir before joining the group Chanson in 1979. Later she sang with the group Carnival. She then toured with The Brothers Johnson and War as a solo artist.

Cat Miller worked as a session artist with Stacy Lattisaw, Hiroshima, and others. Now known as Mary Catherine.

SIDE A:
Ready Or Not (Special Remix) 6:13

SIDE B:
Ready Or Not (Instrumental) 6:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: BMC Records ‎– ARS 3621
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: Belgium
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco

CREDITS:
Executive-Producer – Al Yoshioka, Greg Scelsa
Producer – Greg Scelsa, Tom Baker (8)
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – C. Nolan, R. Crossley

NOTES:
Manufactured and Distributed by ARS Benelux
Remix for Mastermix Productions

Made in Belgium

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VINYL RESTORATION:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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