Tag: Totally Obscure 80s

Taboo – Nobody Knows (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

“Nobody Knows” is a single by Swiss band Taboo released in January 1988, the single was taken from their album “The Same World”.The band have released four albums between 1986-1994.

This 12″ was released on multi-colored grey, white, and black vinyl.

SIDE A:
Nobody Knows (12″ Version) (Extended Body Mix) 8:01
Written-By – Patrice Collet, Yves Zbären*

SIDE B:
Nobody Knows (7″ Version) 4:13
Written-By – Patrice Collet, Yves Zbären*

What´s The Use 5:29
Written-By –Yves Zbären*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Blow Up – INT 125.718
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Mulitcolored (Gray/White/Black)
Country: Germany
Released: Jan 1988
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Drums, Percussion, Vocals [Vocal] – Etienne Zbären*
Guitar [Guitar Solo], Guest [Guest Musician] – Marc Bugnard
Keyboards, Programmed By [Programming], Vocals [Vocal] – Patrice Collet
Management – Masters (14)
Mastered By [DMM] – CS-B-III*
Producer, Mixed By – Victor Waldburger
Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars] – Yves Zbären*

NOTES:
Printed in W. Germany

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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


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Avalanche – Blue Train (Long Train Mix) (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1990

“Blue Train” is a 1990 single by Norwegian Duo Avalanche founded in 1984. The group is composed of Kjetil Røsnes (born 30 March 1960, in Lørenskog) and Kirsti Johansen (born 22 September 1963, in Kristiansand). From the late 1980s and during the 1990s the couple lived and worked in Germany and France. During their short career the group released three albums. They currently live in Aurskog-Høland, Norway with their two children.

None of the remixes on this 12″ have appeared on CD or digitally. A remix titled “Have Fun Remix” was included on the cassette, and CD versions of the group’s 1992 album “Westbound”.

SIDE A:
Blue Train (Long Train Mix) 7:47

SIDE B:
Le Train Bleu (TGV Mix) 3:37
Blue Train (Radio Version) 3:38

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: TELDEC – 9031-71976-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1990
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Europop

CREDITS:
Arranged By – Avalanche (8)
Arranged By [Additional Arrangement] –Jeopard
Design [Cover] – CONTRAST / Hamburg
Engineer – Jeopard
Mixed By – Frank Reinke, Vinton Hoover
Producer – Vinton Hoover
Written-By – Roesnes*, Hoover

NOTES:
Made In Germany

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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

Password: burningtheground

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ART – Perfect Touch (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Perfect Touch” is the only single released by German trio ART. The song was later covered by German recording artist Sandra for her 2002 album “The Wheel Of Time”. ART never released an album or any further single solidifying themselves into 80s obscurity.

SIDE A:
Perfect Touch (Long Version) 5:10

SIDE B:
Perfect Touch (Single Version) 2:58
Imperfect 2:58

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Blow Up – INT 125.761
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Blue Transparent
Country: Germany
Released: Apr 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork – Mike Schmidt (2)
Co-producer – Marc Cassandra, Stixx
Mixed By – Ronald Prent
Photography By – Stefan Langner*
Producer – Albert Boekholt
Recorded By – Ronald Prent
Written-By –  Kyra Kay, Wolfgang Filz

NOTES:
Recorded at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum, Holland

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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


Password: burningtheground

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Monday – I Wanna Hold You (Germany 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1988

“I Wanna Hold You” was the second , and final single by German trio Monday. The single was taken from their only self-titled LP released on EMI Electrola Records in 1988.

SIDE A:
I Wanna Hold You (Extended Remix) 5:14

SIDE B:
I Wanna Hold You (DJ-Remix) 5:43
I Wanna Hold You (Single Version) 3:45

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI Electrola – 1C 060 14 7392 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Co-producer –  Frank Meyer
Photography By – Esser & Strauss
Producer – Monday
Remix – Michael Dippon, Thomas Brockmann
Written-By – Frank Meyer, Monday

NOTES:
From the LP “MONDAY”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

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


Password: burningtheground

You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. Thank you for your help.