Tag: Steve Thompson

Talk Talk – It’s My Life (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“It’s My Life” is a song by the English new wave band Talk Talk. Written by Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene, it was the title track on the band’s second album and released as its first single in January 1984. It reached #46 in the UK charts, but did better in several other countries, reaching #33 in Germany, #32 in New Zealand, #25 in France and #7 in Italy. It was also a success in North America, entering the Top 40 in both the United States (#31) and Canada (#30). (Notably, it peaked at #1 on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart.)

The single was re-released in the UK in 1985, but this time only reached #93. However, in 1990, “It’s My Life” was reissued again to promote the compilation album Natural History: The Very Best of Talk Talk. This time, the song was a hit in the UK, reaching #13, the band’s highest chart-placing single in its native country.

SIDE A:
It’s My Life (Extended Version) 6:15
Remix [Extended Mix] – Steve Thompson
Written-By – M. Hollis*, T. Friese-Greene*

SIDE B:
It’s My Life (Single Version) 3:52
Remix – Steve Thompson
Written-By – M. Hollis*, T. Friese-Greene*

Again, A Game…Again 4:10
Written-By – Mark Hollis

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 It’s My Life U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #31
1984 It’s My Life U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #23
1984 It’s My Life U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI America ‎– V7821-1/2
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork [Uncredited] – James Marsh
Producer – Tim Friese-Greene

NOTES:
“It’s My Life” album version can be heard on “It’s My Life”
Printed in U.S.A.

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 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube 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

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

Pseudo Echo – New York Dance Mix (Australia 12″ EP)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Stranger in Me” is a song by Australian pop group Pseudo Echo. The song was released in November 1984 as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album, Autumnal Park (1984). The song peaked at number 58 on the Australian Kent Music Report in December 1984.

The 12″ is also known as “New York Dance Mix” which was released only in Australia and New Zealand featuring remixes by Steve Thompson.

SIDE A:
Stranger In Me 6:05
Listening 5:33

SIDE B:
Stranger In Me (Instrumental) 5:31
Destination Unknown 5:48

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – ED-96
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Australia
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Glen Phimister, Michael Barbiero
Producer – John Punter
Remix – Steve Thompson
Written-By – B. Canham*, F. Scalzo (tracks: B2), P. Pierre* (tracks: B2), T. Lugton* (tracks: A2)

NOTES:
Recorded at Studio 301, Sydney, Australia.
Re-Mixed and Engineered at Mediasound, New York City

Find the 12″ EP 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 
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

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