BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Don’t Let Go” is a single by Wang Chung. It was released as the first single from their 1984 album Points on the Curve in Canada and the US in February 1984, peaking at #26 and #38 on those countries’ respective pop singles charts. In the UK, “Don’t Let Go” was the third single from the album, released in April 1984, and peaked at #81. The song also reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
SIDE A:
Don’t Let Go (John Luongo Extended Remix) 7:13
Producer, Recorded By – Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum
Remix – John Luongo
Written-By – Hues*, Feldman*
SIDE B:
Ornamental Elephant 3:58
Producer – Wang Chung
Written-By – Hues*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
---|---|---|---|
1984 | Don’t Let Go | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #38 |
1984 | Don’t Let Go | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #16 |
1984 | Don’t Let Go | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – TA 4272
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Photography – Terry Lott
NOTES:
A : special version from the LP “Points On The Curve”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
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
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi