BURNING THE GROUND HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE
Boo! Happy Halloween
“The Mobster Squad” is a limited edition 7″ single released by Mondo Records featuring two pop songs from the classic film The Monster Squad released in 1987 (“Rock Until You Drop” by Michael Sembello, and “Monster Squad” Rap by The Monster Squad). Neither of these tracks have ever been officially released. “Monster Rap” also features Michael Sembello on the chorus but he is not credited. The r7″ was released with several alternate covers and record colors.
The film features the Universal Monsters (re-imagined by a team of special effects artists, including Stan Winston), led by Count Dracula. They, in turn, combat a group of savvy kids out to keep them from controlling the world.
While not being a major success during its theatrical run and receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has gained a positive reception from audiences and has become a cult classic in the years since its release.
The source material that Mondo used for this pressing was not the best I assume they could not find the original master tape. I have tried to restore this 7″ to the best possible quality. Still it will be fun for a spooky night of Tricks or Treats.
SIDE A:
Rock Until You Drop 3:08
Performed by – Michael Sembello
SIDE B:
Monster Rap 3:02
Performed by – The Monster Squad
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mondo (3) – MOND-080
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, White With Red Splatter
Country: US
Released: 29 Apr 2016
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Dan Goldwasser, Michael Matessino
NOTES:
Limited Edition Dracula sleeve
From the motion picture “THE MONSTER SQUAD”
Find the 7″ on 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
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Sovtek 12AX7LPS Vacuum Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
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: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
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
It would be great if you could re-up this Halloween track.
Personally, I think what killed the movie were all the posters featuring the monsters wearing ADIDAS shoes. I’m a fan of the brand but even I thought that was ridiculous.
Another great surprise Paul ! I have to admit I saw it and was like meh. I totally missed the Micheal Sembello tag. He is one of the most underrated artists of the 80’s I love his entire catalogue !
Please please tell me you have a copy “Gravity” somewhere – my favourite Sembello song very hard to find and I have chasing a decent rip o all my life !
All the best !
-Kaex
Thanks DjPaulT! You never fail to surprise us and this is a real treat! Happy Halloween!
Hi Paul , thank you so much for this. I still have a DVD Copy of the Movie. Here it’s called ”Monster Busters”. It’s a bit trashy but i like that – 🙂
You’re welcome Patric did not know about the alternate title 🙂