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Falco – Emotional (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Emotional” is a 1987 song by Austrian pop musician Falco from his third studio album of the same name. Released on Sire Records in the U.S. the single failed to chart. “Emotional” did have greater success internationally where it peaked at #8 (Austria), #11 (Spain), #50 (Germany) and #85 (UK).

The single’s cover is a still from the promotional video, which is a homage to a similar backdrop used by Elvis Presley in his 1968 “comeback special.”

SIDE A:
Emotional (Extended N.Y. Mix) (English Version) 8:20
Emotional (N.Y. Mix) (Bilingual Version) 4:20

SIDE B:
Emotional (Extended Continental Mix) (Bilingual Version) 7:36
Emotional (Her Side Of The Story) (Extended Version) 5:14

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20666
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer [Assistant] – Andrew Speigelman*
Engineer [Mixing] – Gary Hellman
Mixed By – Rob And Ferdi Bolland*, John Luongo
Photography – Doro Productions
Producer [Additional], Edited By – John Luongo
Producer, Arranged By – Rob And Ferdi Bolland*
Written-By – R. Bolland / F. Bolland*, Falco

NOTES:
Produced, arranged and mixed for Teldec.
Additional production, mixing and editing for The Office, Inc.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
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Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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David Naughton – Makin’ It (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1978

“Makin’ It” is a 1978 pop song performed by David Naughton, his first and, to date, only musical release. It was the theme song for the television show of the same name, in which Naughton starred. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, the team also responsible for Gloria Gaynor’s #1 hit “I Will Survive” and Peaches and Herb’s #5 hit “Shake Your Groove Thing” and #1 hit “Reunited”.

It appeared in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 16 weeks, and in the top 10 for five weeks. It debuted at #89 on March 31, peaking at #5 for two weeks, July 21 and July 28. On Billboard’s Disco Action Top 40 Chart, the song peaked at number 11 in its March 10, 1979 issue during its 17-week run.

The song also appeared on the soundtrack of the 1979 film Meatballs. It was also featured in the 1999 film Detroit Rock City as well as episodes of the television series Cold Case and Fame. It appears in a 2017 TV commercial for Subway, promoting an Autumn Carved Turkey sandwich. Early pressings of this record stated that it was from the TV series of the same name. Later pressings stated it was from the film Meatballs starring Bill Murray.

SIDE A:
Makin’ It (Special Disco Version) 7:29

SIDE B:
Makin’ It (Special Disco Version) 7:29

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1979 Makin’ It U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #5
1979 Makin’ It U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary #48
1979 Makin’ It U.S. Billboard Hot Disco action Top 40 #11

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RSO ‎– RSS 300, RSO ‎– 2141 076
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Disco

CREDITS:
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Freddie Perren
Written-By – Dino Fekaris

NOTES:
Same track plays on both sides.
Produced and arranged for Grand Slam Productions Inc.
From the Hit ABC TV Series “Makin’ It” a Miller-Milikis/Henderson/Stigwood Group, Ltd. Production in Association with Paramount Television.

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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Adam And The Ants – Stand And Deliver! (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1981

“Stand and Deliver” is a song by English new wave band Adam and the Ants, released as the lead single from their third studio album, Prince Charming (1981). It was the band’s first No. 1 hit in the UK. The phrase “stand and deliver – your money or your life”, used in the lyrics, is commonly associated with highwaymen in 18th century England.

Adam and the Ants’ previous single, “Antmusic”, debuted on the UK Singles Chart on 6 December 1980. It spent nine weeks in the top 10, peaking at No. 2, but was denied the No. 1 position by the re-release of John Lennon’s “Imagine” after his murder in New York City on 8 December 1980.

“Stand and Deliver” became the band’s first No. 1 when it debuted at the top spot on 9 May 1981, and remained there for five weeks. It has sold 1.03 million copies in the UK. On the US Dance chart, “Stand and Deliver” peaked at #38.

Copies of the single “Stand and Deliver” b/w “Beat My Guest” were included as a free bonus item with some vinyl copies of the US version of the album Kings of the Wild Frontier on Epic Records. Epic’s cassette edition appended the two tracks to each end of either side of the tape. A slightly different version of “Stand and Deliver” was then featured on their follow-up LP, Prince Charming, released in November 1981.

“Beat Ny Guest”

It was fairly common for Ant to record new versions his pre-1980 compositions for the B-side of his singles. For this single, an old Ant song dating back at least to May 1977 was used. “Beat My Guest” was the first song Adam and the Ants played at their official debut gig at the Institute of Contemporary Arts restaurant on 10 May 1977. A full band recording was made in the same 14 July 1977 Chappell Studios recording session that had produced the version of Plastic Surgery featured in Derek Jarman’s film Jubilee. The version on the B-Side of this single was recorded in August 1980 during sessions for the Kings of the Wild Frontier album and featured the band’s previous bass player Kevin Mooney.

SIDE A:
Stand And Deliver (Single Version) 3:08
Written-By – Ant*, Marco*

SIDE B:
Beat My Guest 3:11
Written-By – A. Ant*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1981 Stand And Deliver U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #38

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 49-02193
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Design – Adam Ant, Jules*
Engineer – Alan Douglas (2)
Other [Clothes By] – Eve
Other [Makeup] – Jayne Vincent
Other [Styled By] – Charles David Whiting
Performer [This Record Was Made By] – Adam Ant, Gary Tibbs, Marco*, Merrick, Terry Lee Miall
Photography By – Alan Ballard*
Producer – Chris Hughes

NOTES:
Styled at Bermans and Nathans
Astrological Symbols courtesy of HMSO copyright

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

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Katrina And The Waves – Walking On Sunshine (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

Originally posted: October 10, 2011

“Walking on Sunshine” is a song written by Kimberley Rew for Katrina and the Waves 1983 eponymous debut full-length album. The re-recorded version was at first released on the band’s 1985 self-titled album as the album’s second single and reached No. 4 in Australia, No. 9 in the United States, and No. 8 in the United Kingdom. It was the Waves’ first US top 40 hit, and their biggest success in the United Kingdom until “Love Shine a Light” (1997). Originally conceived of as a ballad, Katrina decided to belt the song out as a more upbeat song.

SIDE A:
Walking On Sunshine (Extended Mix) 5:37

SIDE B:
Walking On Sunshine 3:57

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 Walking On Sunshine U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #9
1985 Walking On Sunshine U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks #21
1985 Walking On Sunshine U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #19
1985 Walking On Sunshine U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks #21

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-9372, Capitol Records ‎– SPRO-9373
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Mixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Scott Litt
Producer – Katrina And The Waves, Pat Collier
Written-By – Kimberley Rew

NOTES:
Recorded in England.
From the LP “Katrina And The Waves”

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VINYL RESTORATION BY:
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EQUIPMENT USED:
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Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Mullard 12AX7 Preamp Vacuum Tube Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
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FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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