Burning The Ground Exclusive 1989
I Want to Know (International Lady)” is a track by The Touch featuring Terence Trent D’Arby. Originally recorded in 1984 for the album Love on Time, the album gained renewed attention when it was re-issued in 1989 under the title Early Works, following D’Arby’s global success as a solo artist. In 1989, the “I Want to Know (International Lady)” was released as a 12″ vinyl maxi-single in Germany, marking its official debut as a standalone release.
Before his rise to fame with his debut solo album, Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby (1987), D’Arby was a member of The Touch. He joined the band while stationed in Germany during his military service. “I Want to Know (International Lady)” reflects his early musical style, blending elements of rock and funk.
The song also gained recognition for being featured in the 1984 German film Schulmädchen ’84, further solidifying its place in D’Arby’s early career history.
SIDE A:
I Want To Know (International Lady) (Club Mix) 6:53
SIDE B:
Weekend 3:47
I Want To Know (International Lady) (Radio Version) 4:27
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: IMP – 889 001-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Europe
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Pop Rock, Funk, Disco
CREDITS:
- Music By, Lyrics By – Benny Braun (tracks: B1), Frank Itt (tracks: B1), Mark Burton, Norris William (tracks: B1), T.T. D’Arby* (tracks: A, B2)
NOTES:
Recorded at FAR Music-studios, Rosbach 1983.
Digital remix at FAR Music-studios, Rosbach 1989.
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 25 (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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I remember Terence Trent D’Arby in 1987/1988, he had some fantastic songs out that year, never knew that he performed any songs earlier in the 1980s…..Thanks for posting!
Welcome back Paul and Happy New Year everyone!! This is absolutely new and unknown to me. I like his debut album so looking forward to giving this a spin. Especially hearing his blend of rock and funk (my two favorite genres… Kool & The Gang anyone?). Thank you as always Paul!!
Thank you, Retro Hound. I’m glad to be back. I know his debut album was a big success, but I never bought it for some reason. However, I do have several of the singles from that album. I hope you enjoy this one. Happy New Year!
Simply love the Club Mix! Thanks so much for another vinyl transfer done with so much love and attention to detail. One more to add to the collection of BTG classic 80s tracks.
You’re welcome, Martika 🙂
Happy New Year everyone!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday(s)!!
I’m looking forward to this track, Paul. It’s quite the surprise as I wasn’t aware of it before. Thanks for expanding my musical knowledge, always!!
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff. I hope you enjoy it I like the b-side track “Weekend” the best. Happy New Year!
Hey Paul, just listened and I am mightily impressed!! This is a revelation to me, because it had me buggin’ out and jammin’ immediately. I love this funk-tastic slice of vinyl! and those horns and punctuated percussion!! It will get dancers everywhere to hit the floor and work up a sweat. Both sides are good, but the club mix is my favorite here. Thanks for another introduction!!
Jeff
Wow! Looking forward to this! I forgot there was that early works CD etc! Thanks 😊
You’re welcome 🙂