BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Stimulation” is the debut single from Australian pop group Wa Wa Nee. The song was released in April 1986 as the lead single from their self-titled debut studio album. The song peaked at number 2 on the Australian singles chart. In the United States “Stimulation” was released as the second single from their debut album and peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 30, 1988, after spending two weeks on the survey.
This 12″ features the U.S. only remixes by Bradley D. Hinkle and Les Massengale of Ultimix and Hot Tracks. I have previously posted the Australian 12″ with remixes by Chris Cameron you can find it here.
SIDE A:
Stimulation (Extended Vocal Mix) 6:50
SIDE B
Stimulation (Extended Dub Version) 5:53
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Stimulation | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #86 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 07541
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – Herbie Jr*
Producer – Jim Taig, Paul Gray
Remix [Special “Ultimix” Version By] – Bradley D. Hinkle, Les Massengale
Written-By – P. Gray*
NOTES:
Special Version From The Epic Lp: “WA WA NEE”
Comes in generic black sleeve with white, black, and red sticker in top right. Sticker reads:
“Wa Wa Nee ‘Stimulation’ Extended Vocal Version, Extended Dub Version, And Special ‘Ultimix’ Version 49-07541-S1″
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: 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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