Tag: UK 12″

Lene Lovich – It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

In October 1982, Lene Lovich released her tenth single, “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” from the album No-Man’s Land.. The B Side “Blue” was a non-LP track. The single reached the #68 spot on the U.K. singles chart and #25 on the US dance chart.

SIDE A:
It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (Remixed Extended 12″ Version) 5:31
Written-By – Baaker*, Sinzheimer*
Remix – Bob Clearmountain, Dick Wingate, Jane Brinton

SIDE B:
Blue 2:58
Written-By – Lovich*, Chappell*

It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) (Dub Version) 5:45
Written-By – Baaker*, Sinzheimer*
Remix – Bob Clearmountain, Dick Wingate, Jane Brinton

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Sleeve: Near Mint

Year Single Chart Position
1982 It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play #25
1982 It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz) U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #51

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Stiff Records – BUY IT 164
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Oct 1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Lene Lovich, Les Chappell

NOTES:
Original version of “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” appears on the LP “No-Mans Land”

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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Heart – Nothin’ At All (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Nothin’ at All” is the name of a song recorded by rock band by Heart. It was released as the fourth single from the band’s self-titled 1985 album Heart, and the fourth song from the album to hit the U.S. top-ten, peaking at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100. It failed to reach the Top 75 in the UK, hitting number 76 in the UK Singles Chart, however a re-issue released in 1988 reached number 38.

Lyrically it is a love song which describes a new relationship which falls into place without effort or conflict. The song’s title phrase is employed both when the narrator describes the new relationship as being like “nothin’ at all” (that she’s ever previously expereinced), and also when she asks the song’s subject what he did to make falling in love so easy, his response is “nothin’ at all”. The song’s music video received heavy rotation on MTV and this single was the last big hit from the Heart album.

SIDE A:
Nothin’ At All (Extended Remix) 5:10
Remix – Ron Nevison
Written-By – Mark Mueller

SIDE B:
The Wolf 4:03
Written By – Wilson-Wilson-Leese-Andes-Carmassi-Ennis

Nothin’ At All (Single Version) 4:10
Remix – Ron Nevison
Written-By – Mark Mueller

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1986 Nothin’ At All U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #10
1986 Nothin’ At All U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks #40
1986 Nothin’ At All U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #6

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – 12CL 406
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop/Rock
Credits: Producer, Engineer – Ron Nevison

NOTES:
Featured on the Capitol album “HEART”
Management: Front Line Management/Trudy Green Management

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

The Dream Academy – Indian Summer (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

Produced by Hugh Padgham and Lindsey Buckingham “Indian Summer” was the first single from The Dream Academy’s second album “Remembrance Days”. The song is about reflecting on the past, especially with previous friendships and relationships. The scene of the song is set with a group friends on holiday who decide to stay during an Indian Summer. Critics had drawn many parallels with the song and their debut single “Life in a Northern Town”, especially with the chant at the end of the song.

The video was played regularly on VH1. Despite this, the single failed to chart, something that would plague the band’s subsequent singles until they split up in 1991.

SIDE A:
Indian Summer (Extended Version) 6:46
Producer – Hugh Padgham, Lindsey Buckingham, Nick Laird-Clowes

SIDE B:
Indian Summer (LP Version) 4:24
Producer – Hugh Padgham, Lindsey Buckingham, Nick Laird-Clowes

Heaven Part 1 3:25
Producer – Dream Academy, The, Paul Staveley O’Duffy

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Blanco Y Negro – NEG 27T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Songwriter – Gilbert Gabriel, Nick Laird-Clowes

NOTES:
“Indian Summer” original version from the lp “Remembrance Days” BYN12

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

Madonna – Angel (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

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“Angel” is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her second studio album Like a Virgin. It was released on April 10, 1985 by Sire Records as the third single from the album. Written by Steve Bray and Madonna, it was one of the first songs developed for the project and, according to Madonna, was inspired by a girl who is saved by an angel, and she falls in love with Him. “Angel” was released as a 12″ single with “Into the Groove” in some countries and charted likewise. A music video was initially planned for the release, but was later cancelled. Instead a promotional video comprising clips from her previous videos was released in the United Kingdom.

Musically “Angel” consists of three chord ascending hook, which serves for the verse and chorus. It has vocal harmonies beneath the main chorus and the lyrics repeat the angel-like image of Madonna’s saviour. Critics gave mixed review of the song, with one group denoting it as a classic while the others felt it was sub-par compared to the other Madonna singles. “Angel” became Madonna’s fifth consecutive top-five single on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of its dance charts. It was also able to reach number-one in Australia and the top-five of the charts in Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United Kingdom. Madonna has performed the song only once, on her Virgin Tour in 1985.

“Burning Up” (Alternate Album Version) is used for the Vinyl edition of Madonna – The First Album and has a duration of 4:48. This version is actually the original album version, before being replaced with the final mix (also used in the video version). This version also appeared as the b-side fof the 7″ and 12″ versions of “Angel” in European markets.

SIDE A:
Angel (Extended Dance Mix) 6:15
Producer – Nile Rodgers
Remix – James Farber, Nile Rodgers
Written-By – Madonna, Stephen Bray

SIDE B:
Burning Up (Alternate Album Version) 4:48
Producer – Reggie Lucas
Written-By – Madonna

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Angel U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #5
1985 Angel U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks #5
1985 Angel U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play #1

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire – W 8881 T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Photography By – Herb Ritts

NOTES:
Side A from the album “Like A Virgin”
Side B from the album “Madonna: The First Album”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Adobe Photoshop CS5
ClickRepair
dBpoweramp
Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
Downsampled to 24bit/96kHz and16bit /44kHz using iZotope RX Advanced 2
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi