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Various – 1982 Top Tune Medley (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

“1982 Top Tune Medley” is a landmark bootleg 12″ released in January 1983, the record contains every song that was a club hit in 1982 regardless of genre something that was not usually done at that time period. The record was mixed, edited, sequenced and compiled by DJ LOLLIPOP (AKA Larry Anderson, Chicago) an American DJ and producer. Many of the songs in this production still pack a dance floor today – while others have faded almost into oblivion.

Everything was produced using vinyl records, turntables, a mixer, a splicing block with tape tabs
& miles of ¼” reel-to-reel tape.

I have made every attempt to meticuously restore this record however due to some of the original source records that were used for this bootleg sound quality does vary from track to track. I also want to thank DJ LOLLIPOP for sending this record to me it has become one of my very favorite pieces in my collection. I am also very happy to be able to share this masterpiece with all of you. Enkoy!

Specially Remixed & Edited For Over Forty Minutes Of Non-Stop Dance Action!

SIDE A: 1982 Top Tune Medley (Part 1) 23:44

Marvin Gaye – Sexual Healing
Kool & The Gang – Let’s Go Dancin’ (Ooh La La La)
Tom Tom Club – Genius Of Love
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – The Message
Diana Ross – Mirror, Mirror
Stevie Wonder – That Girl
Imagination – Just An Illusion
Shalamar – A Night To Remember
Junior – Mama Used To Say
Daryl Hall & John Oates – I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)
Melba Moore – Love’s Comin’ At Ya
Stevie Wonder – Do I Do
Rockers Revenge – Walking On Sunshine
Bootsy’s Rubber Band – Body Slam
Peech Boys – Don’t Make Me Wait
Third World – Try Jah Love
Odyssey – Inside Out
Atlantic Starr – Circles
Vicky “D” – This Beat Is Mine
Xavier – Work That Sucker To Death
Howard Johnson – So Fine
Eddie Murphy – Boogie In Your Butt
Gino Soccio – It’s Alright
The Whispers – In The Raw
Gwen Guthrie – It Should Have Been You
The Flirts – Calling All Boys
Larry Graham – Sooner Or Later
The Ritchie Family – I’ll Do My Best
Patrice Rushen – Forget Me Nots
Sharon Brown – I Specialize In Love
D-Train – Keep On
Chas Jankel – Glad To Know You
Thompson Twins – In The Name Of Love
Yazoo – Situation
D-Train – You’re The One For Me
Sinnamon – Thanks To You
A.37 ABC– The Look Of Love
Evelyn King – Love Come Down
The Human League – Don’t You Want Me
Cheri – Murphy’s Law
Skyy – Call Me
Prince – 1999
War – You Got The Power
Nancy Martinez – Can’t Believe
Time Bandits – Live It Up
Was (Not Was) – Tell Me That I’m Dreaming
George Clinton – Loopzilla
Sweet Pea Atkinson – Dance Or Die
Rick James – Dance Wit’ Me
Jimmy Ross – Fall In To A Trance
Madonna – Everybody
Prince – 1999
Gary’s Gang – Knock Me Out
Roni Griffith – Love Is The Drug
The Gap Band – Early In The Morning
Stone – Time
The Flirts – Passion
Klein & M.B.O. – Dirty Talk
J. Geils Band – Flame Thrower
Patrick Cowley – Get A Little
Paul Parke – Right On Target

SIDE B: 1982 Top Tune Medley (Part 2) 20:02

Paul Parker – Right On Target
Slim Line – If You Can Dance You Can Do It
Sharon Redd – Beat The Street
Vanity 6 – Nasty Girl
Aretha Franklin – Jump To It
Prince – Let’s Work
Olivia Newton-John – Physical
Jermaine Jackson – Let Me Tickle Your Fancy
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio – The Other Woman
Steve Miller Band – Abracadabra
The Gap Band – You Dropped A Bomb On Me
Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock
Planet Patrol – Play At Your Own Risk
Yazoo – Don’t Go
Divine – Native Love (Step By Step)
Bobby Orlando – I’m So Hot For You
Roni Griffith – (The Best Part Of) Breakin’ Up
Lisa – Jump Shout
Boys Town Gang – Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Barry White – Change
Patrick Cowley – Megatron Man
Gino Soccio – Remember
Melissa Manchester – You Should Hear How She Talks About You
Viola Wills – Stormy Weather
Angela Clemmons – Gimme Just A Little More Time
KC & The Sunshine Band – Gimme Some More
Linda Clifford – Don’t Come Crying To Me
War – Outlaw
Sharon Redd – In The Name Of Love
Lime – Come And Get Your Love
ABBA – The Visitors
Sylvester– – Do You Wanna Funk
Laura Branigan – Gloria
The Clash – Rock The Casbah
Dazz Band – Let It Whip
Donna Summer – Love Is In Control
The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men
Lime – Baby We’re Gonna Love Tonight
Soft Cell – Tainted Love
A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran
Toni Basil – Mickey
Toni Basil – Mickey (Version En Español)
Go-Go’s – We Got The Beat

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Top Jock Records – DJ-11364
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Mixed, Unofficial Release
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Funk, Disco

CREDITS:
Edited By – DJ Lollipop
Remix – DJ Lollipop
Sequenced By – DJ Lollipop

NOTES:
The Year In Review Medley
1982 Top Tune Album
Includes All Of 1982’s
Biggest Dance Hits
Specially Remixed & Edited For Over
Forty Minutes Of Non-Stop Dance Action!

Side A runs 98 to 123 BPM
Side B runs 123 to 154 BPM

Not affiliated with the “Disconet Program Service”, series of , “Top Tune Medleys ”, despite the very similar name reference of “Top Tune”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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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Whitney Houston – How Will I Know (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1985

NEW 2022 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Restoration!

Originally posted February 29, 2012

“How Will I Know” was released by Arista Records in November 1985 as the third single from Houston’s self-titled debut. It debuted at number 60 on the US Billboard Hot 100, on the December 7, 1985 issue. Nine weeks later, it peaked at number one on the issue dated February 15, 1986, becoming Houston’s second number one single in the US. It displaced Dionne Warwick’s “That’s What Friends Are For”, and was displaced by “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister. It stayed on the peak for two weeks. The song also debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs at number 60 and later peaked at number one, a peak it maintained for one week. On the issue dated January 25, 1986, “How Will I Know” entered the Hot Dance Club Play charts at number 30 and later peaked at number three on the February 22, 1986 issue. It also peaked at number one on the Adult Contemporary charts. Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single Gold on December 6, 1995, for shipments of 500,000 copies or more. It ranked number six on the Billboard Year-End charts. In Canada, the song debuted at number 80 on the RPM Singles chart on the issue dated December 14, 1985. It later peaked at number one on the week dated March 1, 1986, becoming Houston’s first number one single in Canada. It was later certified Gold by Canadian Recording Industry Association on May 1, 1986, for shipments of 200,000 copies or more.

The song performed well in other countries. In United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 36, on the week dated January 25, 1986, and later peaked at a position of number five. It was also certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to MTV UK and Ireland, the single has sold about 280,000 copies in the United Kingdom. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 35 on the Singles chart and later peaked at number 19. In Austria, the song reached a peak position of number 28, while reaching a peak of number 12 in the Netherlands. The song also reached number two in Norway and Sweden, while charting at number 11 in Switzerland. According to Allmusic, “How Will I Know” has sold about one million copies worldwide.

SIDE A:
How Will I Know (Dance Re-Mix) 6:30
Remix – John “Jellybean” Benitez

SIDE B:
How Will I Know (Instrumental Version) 4:39
Remix –John “Jellybean” Benitez

How Will I Know (LP Version) 4:26
Mixed By –  Michael Barbiero

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

YEAR END CHARTS:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 How Will I Know U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #6
1985 How Will I Know U.S. Billboard Black Singles #29
1985 How Will I Know U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play #46

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: rista – AD1-9449
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Michael Barbiero (tracks: B2)
Engineer [Assistant] – Fernando Kral (tracks: A1, B1)
Engineer [Remix-engineer] – Michael Hutchinson (tracks: A1, B1)
Photography By [Cover] – Steve Prezant
Producer – Narada Michael Walden
Written-By – George MerrillNarada Michael WaldenShannon Rubicam

NOTES:
Tracks A and B1 re-mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, NY
Track B2 from the LP “Whitney Houston”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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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Dino – 24/7 (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989

“24/7” was the second single released and title track of the 1989 debut album by American pop singer-songwriter Dino. Released in the summer of 1989 “24/7″ , peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the R&B chart. The 12” single was backed with the non-lp dance track “Nightime Lovekind” which received some club play causing the single to reach number 43 on the Billboard Dance Chart.

SIDE A:
24/7 4:09

SIDE B:
Nighttime Lovekind (Club Mix) 6:09
Nighttime Lovekind (Instrumental) 6:09

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1989 24/7 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #42
1989 24/7 U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs #12
1989 24/7 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #43
1989 24/7 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles sales #31

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: 4th & Broadway – BWAY 471
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Freestyle, Downtempo

CREDITS:
Cover – Tony Wright
Engineer –  Alan Meyerson
Engineer [2nd] – Chris FuhrmanLiz Cluse
Management –  Stevie G. Management
Photography By – George R.O.B.Du Bose
George du Bose*
Producer [Assistant] –R.O.B.
Producer, Arranged By –  Dino (2)
Written-By – Dino (2)

NOTES:
The 4th & B’Way Album “24/7”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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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Stacey Q – Insecurity (US 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986

“Insecurity” is a song recorded by American singer Stacey Q for her debut studio album Better Than Heaven (1986). The song was released as the third single from the album. “Insecurity” failed to have the same chart impact as the previous two singles from the album “Two Of Hearts” and “We Connect” and did not chart.

SIDE A:
Insecurity (Vocal / USA Dance Mix) 6:58

SIDE B:
Insecurity (Instrumental) 4:17
Insecurity (Guitar Mix) 3:27
Insecurity (Bonus Beats 1) 1:18
Insecurity (Bonus Beats 2) 1:40

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Atlantic – 0-86716
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, SRC
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, Hi NRG

CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – D.K.*
Performer [Music By] – Rich WestSSQSkip Hahn
Performer [Music By], Producer [Associate] – Karl Moet
Producer, Performer [Music By] – Jon St. James
Written-By – R. West*

NOTES:
Special versions of Atlantic LP “BETTER THAN HEAVEN”

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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 Seven Days!


Password: burningtheground

You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. Thank you for your help.