Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983
“One in a Million” was the third single taken from the fourth studio LP “In Heat” by American band the Romantics. “One in a Million” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 on February 25, 1984, peaking at #37 on April 7, 1984, after spending twelve weeks on the survey.
The music video for “One In A Million” was directed by Oley Sassone known for The Fantastic Four (1994), Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).
SIDE A:
One In A Million (Dance Mix) 5:28
SIDE B:
One In A Million (Instrumental) 3:33
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | One In A Million | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #37 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Nemperor Records – 4Z9-04967, Nemperor Records – 4Z9 04967
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
CREDITS:
- Engineer [Mix] – Michael Hutchinson
- Mixed By – John “Jellybean” Benitez
- Producer – Peter Solley
- Written-By – The Romantics
NOTES:
Taken from the LP “IN HEAT”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
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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Paul, Thank you so much for your meticulous rips. Jellybean always did awesome mixes, and we often forget that he also released some fantastic recordings. Sidewalk Talk which you already posted, and The Mexican which I hope you will one day also rip. I used to buy a lot of 12″ vinyl in the late seventies and eighties, and most of the remixes never made it to cd. Haven’t been able to do my own rips as I don’t have a turntable anymore, and with you doing these meticulous rips of most that I have, I can just sit back… Read more »
Such a nice comment. Thank you so much Jay I appreciate you 🙂
great Song, but i wish that have a cover
I agree. The US did not give their 12″ singles picture sleeves for some reason.
One of those songs that may of only dented the top 40 but you instantly recall because it is so catchy. Thanks for a bringing a vivid 80s memory back to full color brilliance.
You’re welcome 🙂
After a couple of years of not being able to convert FLAC files on my computer for iTunes/Apple Music, I have resolved my problem, and am happy to be listening to your uploads which I have been saving all this time. I love this Jellybean Romantics remix. Thank you as always for you hard and generous work. I have bought many CD’s as a result of what I have learned here. Take care and Happy New Year!
That is great, Andrew I am really happy to hear that. If you don’t mind sharing how you did it the info could help others here. Happy New Year. 🙂
I used to use XLD, which was not compatible with my newer Mac. I am using MediaHuman Audio Converter to convert FLAC to ALAC (Apple Lossless). I can’t wait to listen to your files that I have been saving since February 2022. 🙂
I always loved this song and video!! My first exposure to it was the colorful video on MTV, with the jukebox in the diner. These guys were so cool! This single is a lost gem coming after their big No. 3 hit prior. Looking forward to this Dance Mix from your amazing transfer. Thank you and have a great weekend! You too Jeff, Martika, Fred and all the other romantics here!
You’re welcome, Retro Hound. This band is so underrated. Have a great weekend 🙂
I hope you also have a nice weekend! I know what I’ll be doing this weekend. That video made me want to watch all the classic 80s movies like Breakfast Club, etc.
Sounds like a great plan for the weekend!
Thank you SO much for this classic pop gem! I think the 45 mix is an edit of this Jellybean remix, but I’m happy to be corrected about that. The 45 mix was used for the music video and is far superior to the album version IMO.
You are correct, Kym. The 7″ does say mixed by Jellybean. 🙂
I’ve always loved this song… and I’ve got the 12″ of “Talking In Your Sleep” but never even knew there was a remix for this one – and a Jellybean mix at that? It’s a fantastic Friday for sure!
I hope you enjoy your weekend 🙂
Paul, one of the things I love about your site is that you make me remember songs I have forgotten about. This is one of them! The Romantics and the album this was from were huge at the fraternity houses of my college years. At parties, the album would be played in its entirety. Every song was a winner. NOW! I have to order this album on CD!! Thanks so much for the Jellybean remix!! I love the “Bean Man” and many of his remixes. I think he should be next up for “Arthur Baker Presents: Dance Masters” series. He… Read more »
You’re welcome, Jeff. I have never listened to the entire album. I guess I will check it out. Have a nice weekend 🙂
I agree with you, Jeff. It would be shameful if he wasn’t next in line for “Arthur Baker Presents: Dance Masters” series, even though it would be hard to narrow his set down to just 4 CDs.If record labels were smart, they would release a 10xCD box set with his remixes.
What you said, Martika, is so true. I would love a MASSIVE box set of his remixes. Jellybean was/is a superstar!! His remixes always respected the integrity of the original song too. Today – and unfortunately – we get a Capellas over a beat that sometimes doesn’t gel with the original song at all. Gosh, I miss the old sound of remixes.
You are so amazing, Martika. Having you here with us is such a godsend!!
Jeff
Ha Ha, soooo true. Remixes are sooo lazy now! The worst offenders now are streaming services who, instead of remixes, offer singles with a “slowed + reverb” and/or “sped up version” …
Ha Ha, I think the band is single-handedly responsible for the death of one cow with all that leather!!! That video is so amazingly 80s it hurts! Thank you for adding another rare JELLYBEAN remix to our collection! Great pick as usual!
You’re welcome. Lol, you are probably right, Martika. Have a great weekend 🙂