BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Head over Heels” is a song by British new wave band Tears for Fears. It was the band’s tenth single release in the United Kingdom (the fourth taken from their second LP, Songs from the Big Chair) and eighth UK Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 12 in July 1985. In the United States, it was the third single from the album and continued the band’s run of hits there, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A limited edition four-leaf-clover-shaped picture disc was issued for the single’s release in the UK. The song was also an international success, reaching the Top 40 in several countries.
This is an ultra rare Canada only 12″ promo.
SIDE A:
Head Over Heels (Re-Mixed + Edited Version) 4:16
SIDE B:
Head Over Heels (The Medley) 7:40
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #3 |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary | #5 |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | #7 |
| 1985 | Head Over Heels | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #49 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Vertigo – DJV 164
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Country: Canada
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Pop Rock, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Chris Hughes
NOTES:
From the Album, Cassette and Compact Disc “Songs From The Big Chair”.
Promotional Use Only – Not For sale
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: 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
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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Soooo stoked to see this!!! Thanks so much, DJPaul!
even if im a big fan of tff i did not know the existence of this medley ! Thank you Paul
what do you think of my remix of Shout? (Bodyalive remix)
Thank you very much Paul.
Hi, a really hard to find 12″ album excelent quality and my the best Tears for Fears song!
thank you!
Agree!
This is a gem and definitely falls under the category of hard to find.
Hello Paul, plis post Climie Fisher – Rice To The Occacion (Extended Version) tank tank from Argentina !!!
TYVM
You’re welcome 🙂
Paul this rip honestly sounds amazing. Tears for Fears had some of the best production of the 80’s and i can hear all that 2 inch analogue master tape goodness.
Awesome.
Thanks so much, Kaex. Thanks for the email too 🙂
Got it – Flac worked.
Love your logo. DD’s ITSISK 12″ was my fave in the 80’s and it’s colours! Cheers. GJ
Having issues downloading to mp3 (to itunes). Any suggestions? Thanks GJ
What an absolute treat. I was listening to this earlier today from the Tears Roll Down compilation CD.
Can’t wait to hear the b-side.
Cheers Paul 🙂
Cheers Mark 🙂
Great song and video! Thanks so much Paul for the rare 12” promo!
You’re welcome Retro Hound 🙂
Very interesting release with the regular single remix on side A and a combination of the album tracks Broken and Head Over Heels/Broken (Live) on side B.
Really neat 12″, Paul! I don’t recall ever hearing this 7:40 version. At 6:51 it sounds so much like Duran Duran!
Thanks for the treat, Paul!
-Fred
You’re welcome Fred 🙂
Love it Paul. This medley version was released in a slightly different 8-minute Preacher Mix version. I’ve always loved Broken, which in a rough version was the b-side to Pale Sheltertwo years earlier. And then again, the whole “Songs…“ album was just brilliant with The Working Hour as my absolute favourite. Love!
Thank you Song And Dance 🙂
The mix titles do appear on the labels, under artist name.
A-side is “Head Over Heels (Re-Mixed + Edited Version)”
B-side is “Head Over Heels (The Medley)”
You are correct Jussi I did not even notice the titles on the labels. Thanks for pointing this out.
Very nice one Paul.
Thanks a lot!
You’re welcome Holger 🙂
I’m so pleased you’re continuing with the Promos, Paul! And I’ve gotta tell you (again) that they are sounding so lush and lovely the way you do them. You really take your time on your art of ripping records. They sound so amazing!!! Many, many thanks!
Jeff
You’re welcome Jeff and thank you 🙂
Thans Paul a million.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂