Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983
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“Theme From Doctor Detroit” is an EP by the American new wave band Devo, released in 1983 by MCA Records. It includes the two songs from the Doctor Detroit movie soundtrack recorded by the band (the title song and “Luv-Luv”), plus a dance mix of the title theme. A music video of the song, containing scenes from the movie as well as footage of the band, was released on the We’re All Devo home video in 1984 and also appears on the 2014 re-release of the Complete Truth About De-Evolution video collection.
In the US, the “Theme from Doctor Detroit” made it to No. 50 on the Billboard Dance Chart chart. On the Hot 100, the song went to No. 59.
SIDE A:
Theme From Doctor Detroit (Dance Mix) 6:03
SIDE B:
Luv – Luv 3:34
Theme From Doctor Detroit 3:09
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Theme From Doctor Detroit | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #59 |
| 1983 | Theme From Doctor Detroit | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #50 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – MCAT 822
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Design –Tommy Steele (2)
Producer, Engineer – Devo
NOTES:
Theme from the original motion picture soundtrack “DOCTOR DETROIT”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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