BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1980
REQUEST
“Young Men Drive Fast” is a 1980 single by UK dance pop duo The Quick. The group consisted of vocalist Colin “Col” Campsie and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane. “Young Men Drive Fast” debuted on the US Billboard dance chart on April 4, 1981 peaking at #41 spending sixteen weeks on the survey. The single was taken from the duo’s debut album Fascinating Rhythm.
SIDE A:
Young Men Drive Fast 6:41
SIDE B:
Small Blond Box 3:07
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Young Men Drive Fast | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #41 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: – S EPC 13 9466
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Engineer – Graham Dickson
Producer – The Quick
Written-By – Campsie*, McFarlane*
NOTES:
Original sound recording made by CBS Records.
Find the 12″ on DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: 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)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Love The Quick! Thank you.
Please, sir, can we have some more? 🙂
Young Men Drive Fast And Die Quick!
Couldn’t resist, LOL.
Completely unknown to me, but a respectable synth-pop song,just right on for the time when
it was made.
Awesome! So, then, it’s only fitting that you should next post (The World Don’t Need) Another Lover by Giant Steps (the Quick’s next incarnation). 🙂
Oh Paul!! How my youth returns to me because of you. I so remember The Quick. Their “Rhythm Of The Jungle” was a big time radio hit out of New York City at the time. I do remember this one as well. These tracks are so great and it’s because of you that they have new life and new — BETTER THAN EVER FIDELITY — for today’s listening and coveting audience. I so admire and adore your tastes in music my friend. And you are so nice to honor a lot of our requests. I know this is the season… Read more »
You’re welcome Jeff. You my friend are a giver as well and I thank you for that. Hugs 🙂
Stumbled across your site today.
The Quick was a big deal in Oz.
Most of their songs charted in various Aussie states.
One I remember most was “Hip, Shake, Jerk.”
Looking forward to seeing more.
Tom