The Window Speaks – In The Land Of Christobal (Germany 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986

“In The Land Of Christobal” was the second released by the duo The Window Speaks (founded in 1984), consisting of German bass player, studio musician, and music producer Micki Meuser and Australian singer Grant Stevens. The single was lifted from the duo’s only LP “Heartland”.

SIDE A:
In The Land Of Christobal (Extended Remix) 7:23

SIDE B:
Strangled (Demo Version) 3:34
In The Land Of Christobal (Single Version) 4:08

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS ‎– CBSA 12.7070
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Photography By [Back Cover] – Wolfgang Burat
Photography By [Front Cover] – Wilhelm Walterscheid
Producer – Candy De Rouge, Gunther Mende

NOTES:
From the LP “HEARTLAND”

Find the 12″ at 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
DAC/Phono Pre-amp:
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 USED:
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

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Damien
Damien
June 27, 2020 6:40 am

I wonder if this song has a mondegreen, “In the land of Christmas bells.” 🙂

S.corpion
S.corpion
June 12, 2020 2:13 pm

Many Thanks my Friend!
I’m so happy about this fantastic Gem.
You’re the greatest, Paul!

Modernaire
Modernaire
June 12, 2020 1:52 pm

What happened? You were showcasing Black American artists for while… there’s a TON of amazing 80s music from them. Was that just temporary?

Modernaire
Modernaire
Reply to  DjPaulT
June 14, 2020 1:33 am

I was just askin’! How is that divisiveness? My comment was NOT divisive nor was it about MY tastes, it was about I saw a few Black American artists being the focus, a few tracks I never heard before and I was enjoying the direction, that’s all!

dugn
dugn
June 12, 2020 1:43 pm

Another cool song I never heard of before. It’s got the airy guitar feel of so many other bands I just can’t pin down to any one in particular. Early Simple Minds? Some Australian, New Zealand bands…? Can’t put my finger on it – but it has a nice, familiar sound to ti. Thanks for broadening my scope, Paul!

Jeff
Jeff
June 12, 2020 12:07 pm

I so enjoyed the first 12-inch you posted by this band and am looking forward to this one. It’s been a great week of new discoveries for me Paul. I hope you have a nice weekend Paul and everybody here. And thanks Paul for reminding us all to stay safe. Like you said, we’re not out of the woods yet.

Jeff

Daniel
Daniel
June 12, 2020 11:08 am

 Wow Paul ! I am totally blown away. The whole 12″ mixes of my favorite 80s band are now available here on Burning The Ground. A few years ago I never imagined getting these versions in crystal clean quality. One of my wildest dreams is coming true. When I was a teenager I was fascinated by Grant Stevens strong voice. Under the project “The Window Speaks” Grant only recorded one album before beginning a solo career. The first CD I ever bought was that album. Paul I am very grateful to you. The gift of this rip means so much to… Read more »