BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“Still a Thrill” was the second single from singer Jody Watley’s self-titled debut album.
While the #56(US) peaking “Still a Thrill” didn’t necessarily match the pop chart success of its blockbuster predecessor, “Looking for a New Love”, it was, however, a major hit on both the R&B and dance charts in 1987. Watley employed a deep lower register on this uptempo R&B / dance song, which she co-wrote. It was produced by Andre Cymone and David Z.
Internationally “Still A Thrill” reached #46 New Zealand and #77 U.K..
SIDE A:
Still A Thrill (Extended Version) 8:39
SIDE B:
Still A Thrill (Radio Edit) 6:20
Still A Thrill (Instrumental) 5:17
Still A Thrill (A Cappella) 4:41
Still A Thrill (Bonus Beats) 4:28
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Still A Thrill | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #56 |
| 1987 | Still A Thrill | U.S. Billboard Hot Black/Singles | #3 |
| 1987 | Still A Thrill | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #8 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCA-23747, MCA Records – MCA 23747
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Style: RnB/Swing
CREDITS:
Engineer – Taavi Mote
Producer – André Cymone, David Z.
Remix – Louil Silas, Jr.*
Written-By – André Cymone, Jody Watley
NOTES:
Original version appears on the MCA LP “JODY WATLEY”
André Cymone Appears Courtesy of Columbia Records
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
