Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987
“Rain In The Summertime” is a single by Welsh alternative rock band The Alarm, released by I.R.S. Records in 1987.
The single is from a band who emerged from North Wales in the late 1970s. They opened for acts such as U2 and Bob Dylan, which helped the band to became a popular alternative rock band of the 1980s.
“Rain In The Summertime” reached no.18 in the UK Singles Chart, the single was taken from the LP Eye of the Hurricane.
These remixes appear to be exclusive to the North American, and Japanese 12″ releases.
SIDE A:
Rain In The Summertime (Thunder Mix) 8:36
SIDE B:
Rain In The Summertime (Lightning Mix) 7:20
Rain In The Summertime (Instrumental Mix) 5:13
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: I.R.S. Records – IRS-23811
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
CREDITS:
Engineer –Tony Platt
Mixed By – Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero
Producer –John Porter, The Alarm
Written-By – The Alarm
NOTES:
From the LP “EYE OF THE HURRICANE”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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I’ve been waiting for this big 12”. Thank you very much brother and Merry Christmas
Wow! great post. I’m a little late to comment but I was very busy these last weeks. I love this song and the mixes are awesome. Thanks a lot 🙂
Nice to see more Steve Thompson & Michael Barbiero remixes posted on BTG. I am a fan of their remix output.
Thanks Paul 🙂
Great song. Look forward to how this new turntable checks out…
Thank you, Gary:)
YESSSSS!!!
Thanks a ton for this!
You’re welcome, Grant 🙂
Many thanks for the Alarm !! what a fantastic band, really appreciated!
You’re welcome, gnihtytterp 🙂
Very good theme, it brings back good memories of the 80s, I will enjoy it in its versions. Thank you very much, greetings to all.
You’re welcome my friend 🙂
Thanks Paul!! Love the U2 vibe in this song, which no doubt helped them sell records! Thanks for the pristine transfer.
You’re very welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
Hi Paul, What a surprise. Did not expect to see this song here. I actually liked a few of the singles from this band. much like big country, and other anthemic rock sounding groups. however, they were not as popular or even as well known. much later on, after the lead singer of big country passed away. the lead singer from the alarm joined them on a tour, and helped them out, with a new album too. i have this single, but you did a great transfer of it now. so thanks again for that. (you might want to change… Read more »
Thanks for the heads up -1 I have corrected the typo. 🙂
I love it when the burningtheground.net opens and I exclaim, “Oooh! That’s a good one!” :). Thanks, Paul!
You’re welcome, Robert 🙂
Thanks so much Paul for this incredible Alarm single!! I am a major fan!! They should have been bigger!! You are making my Holiday very happy and joyful!!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff. Happy Holidays 🙂
FYI: There is another mix of Rain In The Summertime called the “Through The Haze Mix” but it is actually the same as the “Thunder Mix”.
Thanks for the info, Kevin.