Tag: UK

Electric Light Orchestra – Getting To The Point (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

I found “Getting To The Point” to be very fitting for the world that we find ourselves in today.

“Getting to the Point” is a song by the rock group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) from their 1986 album Balance of Power. Released in the UK as the last single from the album in July 1986, it was the last original release from the band for 15 years.

Due to a strike on Epic’s distribution department at the time of its release, the single did not make much of an impression on the singles chart. It peaked at number 95 in the UK. There was no release in the rest of Europe.

The B-Side of this single is the 1986 Balance of Power album-track “Secret Lives”. It was meant to be a separate single outtake as labelled on the Balance of Power album cover (Dutch pressings with JET or EPIC Label Catno. 26467).

There was also a UK 12 inch Epic 3 track version with the “ELO Megamix” on the B-side. The mix featured the songs from A New World Record, Out of the Blue, Discovery, Time and Balance of Power. It was mixed by Paul Dakeyne for DMC.

SIDE A:
Getting To The Point 4:28

SIDE B:
ELO Megamix 10:07
B1.1 Don’t Bring Me Down
B1.2 Sweet Talkin’ Woman
B1.3 Livin’ Thing
B1.4 Calling America
B1.5 So Serious
B1.6 Shine A Little Love
B1.7 Twilight
B1.8 Turn To Stone
B1.9 Hold On Tight

Secret Lives 3:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – TA 7317
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jul 1986
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Symphonic Rock

CREDITS:
Artwork –  Tomcat (7)
Mixed By – Dakeyne (tracks: B1)
Photography – Robert McKie
Written-By, Producer – Jeff Lynne

NOTES:
Made in England

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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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Roger Taylor (Queen) – Man On Fire (Extended Version) (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

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Originally posted May 10, 2011

“Man On Fire” was the third single taken from the second solo studio album “Strange Frontier” by Queen drummer Roger Taylor. The single peaked at #66 on the UK singles chart, and #11 in South Africa.

The b-side “Killing Time” features Freddie Mercury on backing vocals.

SIDE A:
Man On Fire (Extended Version) 6:06

SIDE B:
Killing Time 4:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI – 12 EMI 5478, EMI – 12EMI 5478
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Richards, Mack (2)
Producer – David Richards, Mack (2), Roger Taylor
Written-By – Taylor

NOTES:
Taken from the album “Strange Frontier”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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

**24nit FLAC only available for seven days!


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Bros – Too Much (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“Too Much” is a song by British pop band Bros, released on 17 July 1989. “Too Much” was their first and most successful single from their second album The Time. It reached number one in Ireland and number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it was certified silver. It was Bros’ last top-five single in the UK.

SIDE A:
Too Much (Extended Version) 6:41
Mixed By – Tom Lord Alge*

SIDE B:
Too Much (Seven Inch Version) 3:34
Mixed By – Tom Lord Alge*

Astrologically 3:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – ATOM T7
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jul 17, 1989
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design – Three Associates
Engineer – Paul Wright
Lacquer Cut By – TY1*
Photography By – John Stoddart (2)
Producer – Nicky Graham
Written-By, Arranged By – Goss, Graham

NOTES:
A, B1. Mixed for Hummina Productions Ltd
Recorded at Sarm West Studios
B2. Recorded at Studio Miraval, France.

Made in England

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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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Spandau Ballet – Be Free With Your Love (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

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Originally posted April 6, 2012

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“Be Free with Your Love” was the second single taken from the sixth studio album “Heart Like A Sky” by English new wave band Spandau Ballet. The single did well in Italy, and Netherlands reaching the top 10. In the band’s native UK the single peaked at #52. Two more singles were released from the album before the group disbanded.

SIDE A:
Be Free With Your Love (Extended Dance Mix) 6:39
Remix – Justin Strauss

SIDE B:
Be Free With Your Love (Dub Mix) 5:09
Remix – Justin Strauss

Be Free With Your Love 4:26

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS – SPANS T4
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Arranged By [Brass] – Gary Barnacle
Backing Vocals – London Community Gospel Choir
Brass – Phantom Horns
Co-producer – Gary Kemp, Gary Langan
Engineer – John Brough
Mixed By – Tom Lord-Alge

NOTES:
Original version appears on the Spandau Ballet album “Heart Like A Sky”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & 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

**24Bit FLAC only available for seven days!


Password: burningtheground

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