BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“The Word Is Out” is the debut single by American male R&B singer Jermaine Stewart (September 7, 1957 – March 17, 1997) taken from the album of the same name. “The Word Is Out” peaked at #41 on March 30, 1985, after spending fifteen weeks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in January 1985 spending nineteen weeks on that survey.
SIDE A:
The Word Is Out (Extended Version) 6:48
Mixed By [Uncredited – Julian Mendelsohn
SIDE B:
The Word Is Out (Dub Version) 6:58
Mixed By [Uncredited – Julian Mendelsohn
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Word Is Out | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #41 |
| 1983 | The Word Is Out | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | #17 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Arista – AD1-9257
Format: 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Synth-pop, Soul
CREDITS:
Photography By – Max Vadukul
Producer – Peter Collins
NOTES:
Label variation, this does not say [From the LP “The Word Is Out”], instead this version says [From the forthcoming LP “Finally”].
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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