Tag: UK

December 30, 2015

The Psychedelic Furs – Heartbeat (Mendlesohn Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Heartbeat” is a single by English band The Psychedelic Furs taken from their fourth studio album Mirror Moves. “Heartbeat” was released as the lead single from the album and became a dance hit in the United States peaking at #4. In the UK the single reached #62 in March 1984.

SIDE A:
Heartbeat (Mendlesohn Mix) Long Version 6:26
Remix, Edited By [Re-edited By] – Julian Mendelsohn

SIDE B:
My Time (LP Version) 4:25

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Heartbeat	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#4

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– TA 4654
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:
Design – Da Gama
Photography By – Paul Cox (5)
Producer – Keith Forsey
Written-By – Ashton*, R. Butler*

NOTES:
From the LP “MIRROR MOVES”

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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

December 28, 2015

Real Life – Catch Me I’m Falling (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“Catch Me I’m Falling” is a 1984 song by Australian band Real Life, released on the album Heartland. It built on the success of “Send Me an Angel”.The song is about living out one’s dreams. In In Australia “Catch Me I’m Falling” was a top ten hit peaking at #8. In the United States the single reached #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

SIDE A:
Catch Me I’m Falling (Extended Version) 5:43

SIDE B:
Exploding Bullets 4:10

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Catch Me I’m Falling	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#40

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records ‎– MCAT 885, Curb Records ‎– MCAT 885
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Steve Hillage
Written-By – D. Sterry*, R. Zatorski*

NOTES:
Recorded in Australia

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

December 18, 2015

Village People – Ready For The 80’s (UK 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1979

“Ready for the 80’s” is a song recorded by American disco group the Village People. It was released in 1979 as the lead single from the group’s fifth album Live and Sleazy. It peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart.

The song featured the debut of Ray Simpson as lead singer of the group, replacing Victor Willis (who appears on earlier tracks on the album).

SIDE A:
Ready For The 80’s (Disco Mix With Special Christmas Message) 6:53

SIDE B:
Ready For The 80’s (Disco Mix Without Message) 6:53

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1979	Ready For The 80’s	U.S. Billboard Hot 100	#52

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury ‎– 9198 505/DJ
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Promo
Country: UK
Released: 1979
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco

CREDITS:
Executive Producer – Henri Belolo
Lead Vocals – Ray Simpson
Producer – Jacques Morali

NOTES:
Promotional Only Not For Sale
From the LP “LIVE AND SLEAZY”

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

December 1, 2015

The Quick – Young Men Drive Fast (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1980

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“Young Men Drive Fast” is a 1980 single by UK dance pop duo The Quick. The group consisted of vocalist Colin “Col” Campsie and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane. “Young Men Drive Fast” debuted on the US Billboard dance chart on April 4, 1981 peaking at #41 spending sixteen weeks on the survey. The single was taken from the duo’s debut album Fascinating Rhythm.

SIDE A:
Young Men Drive Fast 6:41

SIDE B:
Small Blond Box 3:07

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1981	Young Men Drive Fast	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#41

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: ‎– S EPC 13 9466
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Graham Dickson
Producer – The Quick
Written-By – Campsie*, McFarlane*

NOTES:
Original sound recording made by CBS Records.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi