BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“You Win Again” is a 1987 song written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb and performed by the Bee Gees. Released as a single in late 1987, it marked the start of the group’s comeback, becoming a No. 1 hit in many European countries, including the UK—their first to do so in over eight years, and made them the first group to score a UK No. 1 hit in each of three decades: the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.
As songwriters, the Gibb brothers received the 1987 British Academy’s Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 1988, the band received a Brit Award nomination for Best British Group. In a UK television special on ITV in December 2011, it was voted second (behind “How Deep Is Your Love”) in “The Nation’s Favourite Bee Gees Song”.
“You Win Again” was a No. 1 single in Britain, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Norway, as well as making the top 10 in Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and Sweden. It also topped the Eurochart for four weeks. When the song reached No. 1 on 17 October 1987 in the UK, it made the Bee Gees the first group to score a UK No. 1 hit in each of three decades: the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. “You Win Again” entered the UK Singles Chart in September at No. 87, eventually staying at No. 1 for four weeks keeping off George Michael’s single “Faith”.
It was less successful in the US, however, only reaching No. 75 in the Billboard Hot 100.
SIDE A:
You Win Again (Extended Remix) 5:15
Edited By – Tuta Aquino
Engineer [Mix] – Doc Dougherty
Mixed By – Shep Pettibone
Producer [Additional] – Shep Pettibone
SIDE B:
Backtafunk (LP Version) 4:22
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | You Win Again | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #75 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Warner Bros. Records – 0-20760
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop/Rock, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Co-producer – Brian Tench
Design, Art Direction – T&CP Associates
Photography By – Andy Earl
Producer – Arif Mardin, Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb & Maurice Gibb
Written-By – Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb & Maurice Gibb
NOTES:
Special version from the LP “E.S.P.”
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
