BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985
“Shame” was the first single taken from the fifth studio album “Shock” by American new wave band from Berkeley, California The Motels. The single became a top thirty hit in the United States peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.The song also became a hit in Australia reaching #18 and Canada where it reached #25.
SIDE A:
Shame (Dance Mix) 7:16
Mixed By – Rusty Garner
Remix – Paul Sabu
SIDE B:
Save The Last Dance For Love 4:21
Shame (Red Mix) 6:22
Mixed By – Rusty Garner
Remix – Paul Sabu
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Shame | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #21 |
| 1985 | Shame | U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks | #22 |
| 1985 | Shame | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #10 |
| 1985 | Shame | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #14 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Capitol Records – 12CL 373
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic
Style:
Soft Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Richie Zito
NOTES:
“Shame” taken from the LP “SHOCK”
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: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
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
Thank you very much Paul.
Used to LOVE the Motels – thank you for this!
Thanks ……I’ve always loved Martha Davis’ singing
Wow Paul! This rip just blows me away. Once again you make me discover a wonderful “new” song. I even didn’t know about The Motels. This song is so catchy and the remixes are just perfect. Right now this belongs to my very favourites. I totally agree with Rafael Cova and Jeff: you always make our days more happy. I can always count on you. And today I’m extremely happy with this post. I can’t find the right words to express my gratitude. Thanks a million Paul for being who you are and for your neverending fantastic work.
You’ve never heard of the Motels??? Weird. “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer” were huge hits for them.
Love this song….any chance for the “Shock” 12″ Single?
I second that request.
Regardless, thank you, Paul, for this treat! Can’t wait to hear your transfer! This is one of those gems that still has not been made available on CD in its 12″ version. Shame. 😉
Thank you so much for this! Motels are still one of my favorite bands.
You’re welcome Dean 🙂
Musical dreams come true once again!! I was always wondering what the dance mix sounded like to one of my favorite Motels’ song!! I’m just thrilled that it comes courtesy of you Paul. Like Rafael Cova up above says about you: “always successful, always making our days more happy.” and I couldn’t agree more. I just LOVE the state you put me in Paul. Words really don’t do my gratitude justice. You really are an Angel with all you encompass. Jeff Bonus Beats: Thanks again for the Benjamin Orr tune from yesterday. I got so excited because I do remember… Read more »
You’re welcome Jeff have had this waiting in a stack of records that I have been wanting to post for years it seems like. I finally got to it 🙂 I know Steve is doing a lot of touring and working on new material.
What a thrill to find this today, one of my favorite songs of the 80s, thank you very much Paul, always so successful, always making our days more happy..
a million thanks
Rafa
You’re welcome Rafa 🙂