Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“Rumors” is a 1986 song by San Francisco Bay Area-based music group Timex Social Club, from their debut album Vicious Rumors. It was a hit in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 in the UK, in addition to topping the US R&B and dance charts.
SIDE A:
Rumors (Pettibone Mix) 7:41
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Michael Marshall
Producer, Arranged By – Jay Logan*, Michael Marshall
Recorded By – David Luke
Remix – Shep Pettibone
Rumors (Pettibone Dub Version) 8:55
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Michael Marshall
Producer, Arranged By – Jay Logan*, Michael Marshall
Recorded By – David Luke
Remix – Shep Pettibone
SIDE B:
Rumors 4:55
Arranged By – Timex Social Club
Producer, Remix, Arranged By – Denzil Foster, Jay King
Vicious Rumors 7:09
Arranged By – Timex Social Club
Producer, Remix, Arranged By – Denzil Foster, Jay King
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Rumors | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #8 |
| 1986 | Rumors | U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles | #1 |
| 1986 | Rumors | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #1 |
| 1986 | Rumors | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: CBS/Sony – 12AP3238
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: Japan
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, Funk
CREDITS:
Design – Hiroshi Ooki
NOTES:
The tracklist on the sleeve is incorrect and does not list all four tracks.
From the LP “VICIOUS RUMORS”
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
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
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Also thanks for this one, Paul. I really liked the song back in the days when I was young. I think Rumours still sounds great and the lyrics still do have a meaning in today’s social media obsessed society. I’m sure not many people know this, if it’s true, there is, alas, no further reference for this in the wikipedia: “Moonsie is mentioned as a character in the lyrics of the Timex Social Club hit song “Rumors”. “Did you hear that one about Susan, some say she’s just a tease. In a camisole, she’s six feet tall. She’ll knock you… Read more »
Thanks so much Paul! I have never seen this Japan cover. The mixes are great and the quality is top notch! Thank you very much!
You’re welcome, Fred I always like the variations of sleeves Japan releases sometimes give us.
Yay! More Shep Pettibone!
Great choice, Paul!
Shep Pettibone did a superb job of remixing this, back in ’86 🙂
Thank you Disco-D 🙂
Had no idea Mr. Pettibone was behind the 12-inch to this song which is a great surprise. I’m elated that you’re giving us so much of Shep, Paul. Even before the four CD set comes out, you’re giving us more, especially those flip-side mixes. We all are so appreciative of all your hard work! Many thanks!
Jeff
Bonus Beats: Speaking of Shep Pettibone, could you someday please post his mixes for “You And Me” by The Flirts? That would be such a gift!!
You’re welcome, Jeff. I will do my best to post The Flirts you may have to remind me though 🙂
Never seen the Japan edition cover before, Thanks
You’re welcome, Steven 🙂