BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988
REQUEST
“Symptoms of True Love” is the second single from Tracie Spencer’s self-titled debut album. The single was released in 1988. It was written by German composer team Irmgard Klarmann and Felix Weber. Unlike her first single (which was a ballad), this song was an uptempo club/dance track. The theme of the song focuses on Spencer discovering that she is suffering from “symptoms of true love” and lists the causes.
“Symptoms of True Love” was Tracie’s first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 38. On the Hot Black Singles chart, it peaked at a respectable number 11.
SIDE A:
Symptoms Of True Love (PWL Remix) 7:11
Remix – Pete Hammond*
SIDE B:
Symptoms Of True Love (Piano Dub) 5:06
Remix, Producer [Additional Productions] – David Todd
Symptoms Of True Love (Instrumental) 4:18
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Symptoms Of True Love | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #38 |
| 1988 | Symptoms Of True Love | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | #11 |
| 1988 | Symptoms Of True Love | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #14 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – 060-20 2789 6, EMI Electrola – 060-20 2789 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Euro House
CREDITS:
Executive-producer – Stan Plesser, Wayne Edwards (2)
Photography By – Dennis Keeley (2)
Producer – Ron ‘Have Mercy’ Kersey*
Written-By – F. Weber, I. Klarmann*
NOTES:
Side A:
Remixed for PWL
Side B:
B1: Additional Production & Remixed for Watchout Productions, Inc.
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
