Tag: Zeus B. Held

Fashion – Eye Talk (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983


Fashion was another Totally Obscure 80s band who reigned from Birmingham, England. In 1983 they released “Eye Talk” as the first single from their third studio album “Twilight Of Idols” produced by Zeus B. Held and they’re only to feature singer/songwriter Alan Darby. “Eye Talk” reached number 69 on the U.K. singles chart in February 1984.

 

SIDE A:
Eye Talk (Mutant Version) 9:14

SIDE B:
Slow Down 4:48
Eye Talk (Talk) 2:43

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– TA 4106, De Stijl (2) ‎– TA 4106
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Bass – Marlon Recchi
Engineer – Christian Gence, Femi Jiya, Kit Woolvern*
Percussion – Dik*
Performer, Arranged By – Fashion
Photography By – Paddy Eckersley
Producer – Zeus B. Held
Programmed By – Mulligan (2)
Technician [Operator] – Denis Vanzetto, Marc Frank, Nick Jones (6)
Vocals, Guitar – Alan Darby
Written-By – A. Darby*

NOTES:
Thanks to: Odyssey Studios, London; Marcus Studios, London; Trigger Studios, Paris.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

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: Schiit Mani
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

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Dead Or Alive – That’s The Way (I Like It) (US 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984

“That’s The Way (I Like It)” is a song originally released by the American group KC and the Sunshine Band in 1975.

In 1984 British New Wave/Synth-pop band Dead Or Alive released the song as the fourth single taken from the band’s debut LP “Sophisticated Boom Boom”. The song became the band’s first UK Top 40 single peaking at #22. “That’s The Way (I Like It)” was also Dead Or Alive’s second U.S. dance hit reaching #28 on the Billboard Dance chart.

SIDE A:
That’s The Way (I Like It) (Dance Version) 5:59

SIDE B:
Keep That Body Strong (That’s The Way I Like It) 3:38

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1984 That’s The Way (I Like It) U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #28

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic ‎– 49 05012, Epic ‎– 49-05012
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer – Zeus B. Held
Written-By – Casey/Finch*

NOTES:
Special Version from the Epic LP: “Sophisticated Boom Boom”

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: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold 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

Gary Numan – Cars (‘E’ Reg Model Remix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987

“Cars” is a song by British artist Gary Numan, originally released as a single from the album The Pleasure Principle in 1979. It reached the top of the charts in several countries, and today is considered a new wave staple.

In 1987 the song was re-released as the ‘E’ Reg Model Remix to promote the Gary Numan compilation “Exhibition” this version was remixed by Zeus B. Held and reached #16 in the UK and #23 in Ireland. This was the first time the song was given an official extended mix.

SIDE A:
Cars (Extended ‘E’ Reg Model) 6:12
Remix – Zeus B. Held

Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 5:20

SIDE B:
Cars (‘E’ Reg Model) 3:40
Remix – Zeus B. Held

Cars (Motorway Mix) 4:30
Remix – Zeus B. Held

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet – BEG 199TR
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Producer, Written-By – Gary Numan

NOTES:
Recorded at Rock City Studios, Shepperton, Middx
Made in England

Find the 12″ on 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: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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

Chaz Jankel – No. 1 (US 12″ Promo)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“No. 1” is a 1985 single by the former keyboard/guitarist for Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Chaz Jankel. The song was featured in the 1985 film “Real Genius” starring Val Kilmer. “No.1” debuted on the U.S. Dance Chart on May 11, 1985 peaking at #20 spending seven weeks on the survey.

SIDE A:
No. 1 (Manhattan Mix) 7:15

SIDE B:
No. 1 (Dub Mix) 9:03

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

U.S. CHART HISTORY:

Year Single Chart Position
1985 No. 1 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play #20

 

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: A&M Records ‎– SP-12121
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Engineer – Philip Bagenal
Producer – Zeus B. Held
Remix – Michael Brauer*
Written-By – Jankel*, Dury*, Watt-Roy*

NOTES:
Mastered at Sterling.
Remixed from the forthcoming album “LOOKING AT YOU”

Find the 12″ on DISCOGS

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: 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