BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986
“Sugar Free” is a 1986 hit single by Australian synth-pop band Wa Wa Nee. “Sugar Free” was the bands first single released in the United States and their third in Australia. On the Australian singles chart “Sugar Free” peaked at the #10 position while in the United States the single reached #35 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Sugar Free” would be the bands only top 40 hit in the US.
SIDE A:
Sugar Free (Extended Mix) 7:52
Remix – ‘Mix-Master’ Phil Harding*
Sugar Free (Single Mix) 4:15
Remix – ‘Mix-Master’ Phil Harding*
SIDE B:
Sugar Free (Extended Dub) 5:41
Remix – ‘Mix-Master’ Phil Harding*
When The World Is A Home 3:57
Producer – Chris Cameron
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sugar Free | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #35 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Epic – 49 06864
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop
Credits: Producer – Jim Taig, Paul Gray
Written-By – P. Gray*
NOTES:
Special Versions From the Epic LP “WA WA NEE”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
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
Thanks for this one Paul.
You just did something here ultra fabulous here. You just reminded me of a song that I have totally forgotten until now. For some reason I have forgotten this group so I had to look the song up and boom, I’m transported back to the good ol’ “sugar free” days. I know I have not been so active these last few weeks but rest assure I am always amazed as to what you post on here. Thank you Dj PaulT and have a good week ahead. 🙂
You’re welcome MusicdivaSF it’s good to see you. Hope to see you more often 🙂
Thanks – this is brilliant, been dying to hear these mixes for years!
You’re welcome Pete 🙂
You’re always coming to the rescue with tracks that I almost had forgotten about. Great share Paul, and in you stellar sonics too. I always marvel at your work and the love behind every remastering. You’re more than fantastic Paul. Bravo, as always.
Jeff
You always have the nicest comments Jeff. I appreciate them 🙂
Another great choice, had this 12″ since it came out and had forgotten how much I liked it, one of the few records in my collection that has gathered dust.
Thank you David 🙂
This is the first time I’ve ever heard these mixes… I must say I’m pretty surprised 🙂
I’m mostly surprised that Phil Harding did little to change the track from it’s original Australian mix. I’m so used to PWL creating a completely new backing track and making it full-on dance pop.
I can hear Paul’s voice has been given extra reverb and some “impact” sounds that hit on the 4-bar or 8-bar… Nice extra ‘oomph’ but not too different from the original.
Thanks Paul for uploading this one 🙂 I am very pleased to hear it at last!
You are very welcome Ray. I’m happy that I had this one to share it’s always been a favorite 🙂
It’s great to be reminded of these Phil Harding remixes.
Great stuff. Thanks Paul 🙂
You’re welcome Junior 🙂
Wow, what horrible music. Generic synthpop, but no hooks or catch to my ears. Wikipedia learned me he has ties with Stock Aitken and Waterman…says it all, ha. Prefer more solids by The Clash. But hey who am i to diss..never made a hitrecord myself…
Thanks for ripping this one, Paul! 🙂
you’re welcome Lacatuantrophy 🙂
Gracias Pault excelente aporte
De nada Carlos 🙂
Great memories!!
Here in Brazil this track was released on a vinyl compilation.
Thank you!!
You’re welcome Versianni 🙂
I’m here! 😀
This is such a catchy funky number from Wa Wa Nee. I remember being hooked when it debuted on AT40.
Like Icehouse, they are another Aussie band that can boast of different remixes for the International Market.
I absolutely love these Phil Harding mixes.
Thanks for your rip, Paul.
You’re welcome Ric 🙂
Excellent! Thanks Paul. My 12 inch is beat up too much to get any good recording off it.
You’re welcome RA it’s a great 12″ very suprised there are not more comments.