Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“Built For The Future” was the second and final single taken from the fourth studio LP “Walkabout” by English new wave band The Fixx. The single peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rocks Tracks chart in July. 1986.
++The remixes included here are exclusive to the Germany 12″ single.
SIDE A:
Built For The Future (Extended Version) 7:14
SIDE B:
Built For The Future (Undermind Mix) (Remixed Dance Version) 7:40
Remix – Rupert Hine
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Built For The Future | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #13 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: MCA Records – 258 575-0
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Germany
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop, Rock
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
- Composed By – The Fixx
- Lyrics By – Cy Curnin
- Producer – Rupert Hine
- Written-By – Woods*, Curnin*, Brown*, West-Oram*, Greenall*
NOTES:
From the album “WALKABOUT”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
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THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black PnP MkII
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: 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)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
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Thanks for this and for everything you do, DJPaul!
I didn’t even know this mix, by one of my favorite 80s bands, even existed! Big, big thanks for this, Paul.
You’re welcome, Mike 🙂
hi paul,
so glad you are enjoying this release. and the transfer is excellent as always. i wasn’t sure when you were going to get it to it.
i know your blog followers and other people will be excited when some of the other ‘goodies’ start showing up.
i wont spoil any of them. so lets just see how it goes with the other ones.
take care.
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Nice rarity here. Been wanting this German 12″ for a while. Thank you for choosing to do this one Paul! Agree with another poster, The Fixx are such a great band that just never seemed to quite achieve as much notoriety of some of their contemporaries. I think perhaps their label did not prioritize them enough during the 80s. Nonetheless to this day the classic line-up is still pumping out terrific live performances with a deep catalog of great music.
You’re welcome, Thomas 🙂
Thank you, Paul. They first caught my attention with the remix for “Less Cities, More Moving People“, which I think was also remixed by Rupert Hine. It’s always puzzling to me why some great bands don’t get as much attention as others, even though – like in the case of FIXX – the formula seems right for the time. Great hooks, perfect mix of Synthpop/New Wave/AOR, great remixes! Should have appealed to fans of Real Life, Eurythmics, etc.I’m glad that you always focus on GOOD music!
Thanks so much, Martika. I hope you enjoy this one 🙂
Wow, completely new to my ears! Secret Separation is one of their coolest singles ever, so looking forward to these mixes from the same album. Thank you Paul!! You never cease to amaze us.
You’re welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
Amazing! Love them! It’s so tragic much of their catalog is OOP and not even streaming!!! Thanks!
You’re welcome, ING 🙂
GREAT tune! The Fixx is a much under-appreciated band.
Any chance of a re-up of Secret Separation?
Many thanks, Paul!
You’re welcome, I will see what I can do.
I’m a big Fixx fan and have looked for this mix for years. Thank you Paul!
You’re welcome, Music collector 🙂
Love me some Fixx! I don’t think they get as much love as they deserve. Great tunes. Thanks as always Paul!
You’re welcome, Mikey D 🙂
OMG such a great post! That´s amazing! I love the Rupert Hine works and mixes. So happy to get these exclusive mixes in pristine quality. Thank you so much Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Daniel 🙂
Grateful to you Paul for posting this great song by The Fixx! Love the fact that their producer, Rupert Hine, did the Dance Remix. Thank you for sticking with the New Wave classics, Paul. Thet make my day!!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff