BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1982
“Don’t Stop” is a song by British mew wave band from 1981 to 1984, based in York. It consisted of members John Moore, Mark James and Eric James (the latter no relation, as their real names were Mark James Fordyce and Eric James Logan).
“Don’t Stop”, released in January 1982 became a Top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100; and No. 1 on the newly introduced UK dance chart. To help promote the song the band appeared on the popular UK children’s programme, Razzmatazz performing “Don’t Stop”. The Mood only released one mini-LP in the US titled “Passion In Dark Rooms”.
*Although Wikipedia and the band’s website claim “Don’t Stop” reached the US top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, I could not find the exact chart number anywhere on the internet or in any of the Joel Whitburn Billboard chart books that I own.
SIDE A:
Don’t Stop 5:06
SIDE B:
Watching Time 3:26
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RCA – RCAT171
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Lacquer Cut By – timtom* (tracks: A), TY* (tracks: B)
Producer – Anthony Forrest
Written-By – John Moore (7)
NOTES:
Recorded at Sarm Studios London.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
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Click Removal: Manual
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RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
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Thank you for this amazing track! It did not chart in the US, but was listed in Billboard disco chart section as an available import single in February 1982. Peaked at #59 on the February 14, 1982 UK Singles chart, spending three weeks on the chart.
https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/19820214/7501/
I can totally hear ABBA’s “The Visitors” in this track.
i was introduced to this song/group back in the late 80s when razormaid! remixed it for their class-x series. now i can hear the original. thanks again.
You’re welcome richard de leon 🙂
Here is an extended version I did of this song. https://www47.zippyshare.com/v/fvn8uMMG/file.html
Not sure if I forgot about this record, or never knew it (you get to a certain age…), but, thanks for another gem (that cover alone).
Any chance you’ve got some Feelabeelia down there in your bag of tricks?
As always, thanks for the music!
You’re welcome, Dana. I will check on Feelabeelia 🙂
The obscure 80’s, actually… TOTALLY BRILLIANT. This is so good, thank you very much Paul.
Glad you like it Walter C 🙂
I remember the Razzmatazz episode when the band performed this song. This is gonna be fun later when i can finally listen to it after all these years.
Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome, Mark 🙂
Wow! I had forgotten all about this record !
Bit of a forgotten gem isn’t it ?
Such a good record.
Many thanks Paul for reminding us 🙂
You’re welcome, Jay 🙂
Thanks Paul for another rare track. I’m so happy receiving “new” music from you everyday. I may know a lot, but I’m always craving something unexpected and new to my ears. You do such a heavenly job with records. The care, e.g. the amount of time and energy you apply to each rip is outstanding. I really wish that if labels have vinyl only tracks for an artist’s discography (and masters can’t be found) they should utilize your services. You make everyone benefit from your mastery and magic when it comes to records.
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff 🙂
Turned out I have “Passion In Darkrooms” in my library, so The Mood is not so not obscure for everyone after all!
thanks for this rare track!
You’re welcome 🙂
Yeah, it’s not in my Billboard book (or my Top 40 radio memories) either, so I’m guessing that was a bit of hyperbole.
Thank you Erick good to see someone else confirm this info 🙂
Thanks Paul. I love this single by The Mood. I have their Singles Collection cd that came out some years ago.
You’re welcome 🙂