Tag: Stephen Bray

October 5, 2020

Debbie Harry – Feel The Spin (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Feel the Spin” is a 1985 song by the American vocalist Debbie Harry, featured on the soundtrack album for the film Krush Groove (1985). The song was co-written by Harry and producers John “Jellybean” Benitez and Toni C. (the latter of whom would go on to collaborate with Harry again on many of her solo albums). Both producers went on to work with Whitney Houston on her 1988 hit “Love Will Save the Day”, from her album Whitney.

“Feel the Spin” was released as an extended 12″ single on Warner Bros. Records / Geffen Records in the U.S. (where it charted on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart at #5). It was also released as a single in Canada, but not in the UK (though the track would surface in 1987 as the B-side of the UK singles “Free to Fall” and “In Love With Love.

SIDE A:
Feel The Spin (Extended Dance Version) 6:46

SIDE B:
Feel The Spin (Dub Version) 4:32

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records ‎– 0-20391
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By – Toni C.
Backing Vocals – Audrey Wheeler, Cindy Mizelle, Siedah Garrett
Drum, Synth – Stephen Bray
Engineer – Mark Cobrin, Michael Abbott (2)
Guitar – Carlos Alomar
Mastered By – HERbIE Jr [smiley face]*
Producer – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Producer, Coordinator – Doreen Dorian
Recorded By, Mixed By – Michael Hutchinson
Synth – Jack Walden
Written-By – Debbie Harry*, Jellybean*, Toni C.

NOTES:
From movie soundtrack: Krush Groove.
Recorded and Mixed Digitally at Hit Factory, New York

Made in U.S.A.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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
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

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

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April 13, 2020

Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

NEW 2020 Transfer!
Meticulously Remastered!

Originally posted: April 17, 2013

“Papa Don’t Preach” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. The song was written by Brian Elliot with additional lyrics by Madonna, and produced by Stephen Bray and Madonna for her third studio album True Blue, released in June 1986. The song’s musical style combines pop and classical stylings, and its lyrics deal with teenage pregnancy and abortion. It was based on teen gossip he heard outside Elliot’s studio, which has a large front window that doubles as a mirror where schoolgirls from the North Hollywood High School in Los Angeles regularly stopped to fix their hair and chat.

Released as the album’s second single in mid-1986, the song was a commercial success. It became Madonna’s fourth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, and performed well internationally, reaching the top position in the United Kingdom and Australia. It was well-received by music critics and was frequently cited as a highlight in the album. The music video, directed by James Foley, shows Madonna’s second image makeover, featuring her with a more toned and muscular body, and cropped platinum blonde hair. It portrayed a storyline where Madonna is trying to tell her father about her pregnancy. The images are juxtaposed with shots of Madonna dancing and singing in a small, darkened studio, and spending a romantic evening with her boyfriend.

Shortly after its release, the song caused heated discussions about its lyrical content. Women’s organizations and others in the family planning field criticized Madonna for encouraging teenage pregnancy, while groups opposed to abortion saw it as a positive pro-life message. The song also caused her first conflict with the Vatican, as she dedicated it to Pope John Paul II, who urged Italian fans to boycott her concerts during the Who’s That Girl World Tour in 1987.

SIDE A:
Papa Don’t Preach (Extended Remix) 5:43
Co-producer – Stephen Bray
Mixed By – Michael Verdick
Producer – Madonna

SIDE B:
Pretender (LP Version) 4:28
Producer – Nile Rodgers

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Papa Don’t Preach	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#1
1986	Papa Don’t Preach	U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary	#16
1986	Papa Don’t Preach	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20492
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design –Jeri McManus
Photography By – Herb Ritts

NOTES:
Side A from the LP “TRUE BLUE”
Side B from the LP “LIKE A VIRGIN”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

January 29, 2020

Regina – Baby Love (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

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Originally posted: January 16, 2014

“Baby Love” is a 1986 crossover hit single by Brooklyn-born singer Regina Richards. The single hit number one on the dance charts for two weeks in mid-1986. The single also crossed over to the pop singles chart, where it peaked at #10 and also made the Top 30 on the Soul Singles chart. “Baby Love” would be her only single to chart on both the Pop and Soul Singles chart.

The song was written by Regina with Steve Bray, who had written several hits for Madonna. It was intended for Madonna, with Regina deciding to record the song herself when Madonna declined. With Bray’s production, it sounded similar to Madonna’s own recordings and was sometimes mistaken for one. The song also includes backing vocals by R&B singer Sediah Garrett and Saxophone by David Sanborn .

The first released version of the song was by Dutch girl group The Star Sisters, who released it on their 1985 album Danger.

SIDE A:
Baby Love (Vocal / Long Version) 6:30

SIDE B:
Baby Love (Dub / Long Version) 4:51

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1986	Baby Love	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#10
1986	Baby Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles	#30
1986	Baby Love	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/ Club Play	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic ‎– 0-86813
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Michael R. Hutchinson*
Executive Producer – Doug Breitbart
Mixed By, Recorded By – J.G. Hargreaves, Michael R. Hutchinson*, Stephen Bray
Producer – Stephen Bray
Written By – Mary Kessler, Regina Richards*, Stephen Bray

NOTES:
Recorded and mixed at Saturn Sound, NYC
Original version appears on the Atlantic Records LP “CURIOSITY”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

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-DjPaulT
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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August 13, 2019

Jellybean – Sidewalk Talk (Europe 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

NEW 2019 TRANSFER!
METICULOUSLY REMASTERED!

Originally posted March 28, 2012

“Sidewalk Talk” is a song by American record producer John “Jellybean” Benitez from his first extended play, Wotupski!?! (1984). It was released on October 21, 1984, by EMI Records as the first single from the EP. The song was written by Madonna and produced by Benitez. They had initially met in 1983 and Benitez worked as a producer on Madonna’s self-titled debut album. When he started work on his debut EP, Wotupski!?!, Madonna wrote “Sidewalk Talk” for him. The song features bass and electric guitars, synthesizers, piano, and drums. Lead vocals are sung by Catherine Buchanan, with background vocals by Madonna.

“Sidewalk Talk” debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart for the issue dated January 5, 1985. After five weeks, it reached the top of the chart, replacing Nuance’s song, “Loveride”. In an article published in Billboard, Chin noted that “Sidewalk Talk” was an unusual song to reach the top of the dance chart since it was not released till then in commercially available 7-inch or 12-inch forms. The song was only serviced in remix form to the clubs. Chin added that the song’s “emergence without a hard copy, so to speak, is highly uncharacteristic of a market, in which the ‘commercial twelve’ is a given for a long-show pop record.” The song harkened back to the time when remix forms were not available except for club promotions. “Sidewalk Talk” ranked at number 20 on the year-end tabulation of the Top Dance Club Songs for 1985. The song was released in 7-inch and 12-inch formats after eight months and entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 80 on the issue dated November 16, 1985. After twelve weeks, it reached a peak of number 18 on the chart. Its final appearance on the chart was on the week ending March 15, 1986. On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, “Sidewalk Talk” reached a peak of number 51, and was present for a total of nine weeks.

“Sidewalk Talk” also charted in the United Kingdom, where it was credited as “Jellybean featuring Catherine Buchanan”. It reached a peak of number 41 on the UK Singles Chart on the issue dated February 1, 1986, and was present for a total of four weeks. On the Netherlands Single Top 100, it reached a peak of No. 31, while on the Top 40 comprehensive chart, it peaked inside the top-ten at number six. “Sidewalk Talk” also debuted and peaked at number 34 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart.

SIDE A:
Sidewalk Talk (Dance Mix) 6:05

SIDE B:
Sidewalk Talk (Funhouse Mix) 6:13
Sidewalk Talk (Acappella) 4:56

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1985	Sidewalk Talk	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#18
1985	Sidewalk Talk	U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles	#51
1985	Sidewalk Talk	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#1

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– 1A K060-20 0937 6, EMI ‎– 1A K060-20 0937 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: Europe
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By –Jellybean *, Stephen Bray
Backing Vocals [Uncredited] – Madonna
Engineer [Recording & Mix] – Michael Hutchinson
Producer, Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez
Vocals [Uncredited] – Catharine Buchanan
Written-By – Madonna

NOTES:
Produced and Mixed for Jellybean Productions, Inc.
From the 12″ ‘Wotupski!?!

Printed in Holland
Made in EEC

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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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

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

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