Tag: US

March 18, 2016

Depeche Mode – But Not Tonight (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“But Not Tonight” is a single released in the United States by synth-pop band Depeche Mode. In the UK the single was flipped and “Stripped” was the A-side released as the first single from Black celebration. The band’s U.S. label Sire Records, however, decided to use the B-side “But Not Tonight” on the soundtrack to the movie Modern Girls and included the song on US editions of Black Celebration. As a result, the single was flipped, and released as “But Not Tonight” in the United States to help promote the movie. The band was not happy with this decision, seeing “But Not Tonight” as a useless pop track recorded in less than a day. The single did not chart. Surprisingly, despite previous criticism of the song by the band, an acoustic version of “But Not Tonight” was sometimes performed by Martin Gore on Depeche Mode’s Delta Machine Tour and is included in the 2014 album “Live in Berlin.

The two B-Sides are “Breathing in Fumes” and “Black Day”. “Breathing in Fumes” was a new song using samples from “Stripped”, mixed by the band and Thomas Stiehler. “Black Day” is an acoustic, alternate version of “Black Celebration” sung by Martin Gore, and is co-written by him, Alan Wilder, and producer Daniel Miller – the only Depeche Mode song where Miller receives a writing credit.

The 7″ and 12″ versions on the US “But Not Tonight” single are different versions than used on the UK singles – they were remixed by Robert Margouleff.

SIDE A:
But Not Tonight (Extended Mix) 6:17
Producer [Remix], Engineer [Remix] – Robert Margouleff

Breathing In Fumes 6:04
Edited By [Assistant] – Thomas Stiehler

SIDE B:
Stripped (Highland Mix) 6:42
Remix – Flood

Black Day 2:37
Lyrics By [Words By] – M.L. Gore*
Music By – Alan Wilder, D. Miller*, M.L. Gore*

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Sire ‎– 0-20578, Mute ‎– 9 20578-0 A, Sire ‎– 9 20578-0 A, Mute ‎– 0-20578
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Daniel Miller, Depeche Mode, Gareth Jones
Written-By – M.L. Gore* (tracks: A1 to B1)

NOTES:
A1 recorded & mixed at Hansa Tonstudio, Kreuzberg.
A2 to B2 recorded & mixed at Westside Studios, Shepherds Bush

“But Not Tonight” also featured on the Warner Bros. Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “Modern Girls”

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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

March 16, 2016

Figures On A Beach – Breathless (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

Originally posted September 13, 2011

“Breathless” is a single by American new wave band Figures On A Beach.

Produced by Don Was of Was Not Was and remixed by Ivan Ivan, “Breathless” was released in 1984 on Metro America Records. The single debuted on the US Billboard Dance Chart on August 18, 1984, peaking at #31 after spending seven weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
Breathless (Remix) 5:45

SIDE B:
Breathless+ 4:28
B2 Breathless Beats 2:08

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1984	Breathless	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#31

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Metro-America ‎– MA1004
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Al Brandtner
Backing Vocals [Background] – Carol Hall, Kathy Kosins
Co-producer – Jack Tann, John Lewis
Drums – M. Smith*
Engineer – Steve “Dr. Ching” King*
Executive Producer – Scott Forman
Guitar – Ricci Ara
Mastered By – Herbie Jr*
Mixed By – Ivan Ivan
Producer – Don Was
Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards [Keyboard Percussion] – Ewen*
Voice, Bass, Strings – Anthony Kaczynski
Written-By – Figures On A Beach

NOTES:
Produced in Detroit at Sound Suite.
Mixed in New York.
Mastered at Frankford/Wayne, New York.
Management by Ceremony Inc.

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RESTORATION NOTES:
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March 11, 2016

The Quick – Rhythm Of The Jungle (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982

“Rhythm of the Jungle” is a 1982 single by English synth-pop duo The Quick. “Rhythm of the Jungle” was a Top 20 success in Australia, reaching No. 13, and also became a hit in Europe peaking at #9 (Netherlands) and #41 (UK). In the United States the single was a dance hit peaking at #14 on the Billboard Dance Chart.

SIDE A:
A Rhythm Of The Jungle (Extended Mix) 7:16
Mixed By – Jay Mark, John Luongo

SIDE B:
To Prove My Love 4:00

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint (generic)

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1982	Rhythm Of The Jungle	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#14

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 49-02809
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

CREDITS:
Producer – The Quick
Written-By – C. Campsie*, G. McFarlane*

NOTES:
Special version from the LP “Fascinating Rhythm”

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

March 7, 2016

Dale – Simon Simon (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1988

“Simon Simon” is the first solo single by American new wave artist and Missing Persons lead vocalist Dale Bozzio, released in 1988. “Simon Simon” became a US Top 40 dance hit and a crossover hit in Europe.

SIDE A:
Simon Simon (Extended Remix) 6:11Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Robert Brookins

SIDE B:
The Perfect Stranger (LP Version) 3:54
Producer, Written-By – Attala Zane Giles

Simon Simon (Dub) 6:55
Edited By – Junior Vasquez
Engineer [Mix] – Steve Peck
Producer [Additional], Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Written-By – Robert Brookins

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1988	Simon Simon	U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play	#33

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paisley Park ‎– 9 20818-0, Paisley Park ‎– 0-20818
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Design [Design Concept] – Dale*
Photography By – Cynthia Moore (2)
Producer – Robert Brookins
Written-By – Dale*

NOTES:
From the LP “RIOT IN ENGLISH”

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