BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1983
“Don’t Be My Enemy” is a single by Wang Chung. It was the first single from the album Points on the Curve in the UK, where it reached #92 in late 1983. In the US, it was released as the third single from the album, and reached #86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1984.
SIDE A:
Don’t Be My Enemy (Ticking Groover Mix) 8:55
SIDE B:
The Waves (Instrumental) 4:35
Don’t Be My Enemy 3:57
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Don’t Be My Enemy | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #86 |
| 1983 | Don’t Be My Enemy | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #29 |
| 1983 | Don’t Be My Enemy | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #17 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – TA 3529, CBS – TA 3529
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Producer – Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum
NOTES:
From the LP “POINTS ON THE CURVE”
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
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard: Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
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
Thanks Paul, for sponsoring my continued education of early 80s dance music 🙂
Yes! More Wang Chung goodness! Thanks so much, Paul 🙂
Thanks again Paul for another Wang Chung submission to satisfy the fans. Please keep up the good work!
Thanks again Paul:
I’ve never heard this version before. You are a really a vinyl hero. Thanks for all and
a big hug for you
Love the instrumental version of the Waves, just chilling with it in the background now. Cheers Paul.
Thanks a lot Paul for this great Wang Chung post. This 12″ Remix is brilliant. Such a shame that it has never been released officially on CD or other lossless format. But once again we have you Paul comming to our rescue and gifting us with this crystal clean rip. Have a great weekend.
🙂
Absolutely awesome Paul. Thanks so much for making this available for people to hear again. One of my fave tracks and remix of all time.
Thanks my Vinyl Master 🙂
I have “To Live and Die in L.A. on constant rotation since you posted it recently. I’m sure I will like this too.
Cheers Paul 🙂
hi paul, great choice again, i know wang chung is underrated except for a few hits that everyone has heard. their first album is really quite the classic, and so far, it has never been remastered or re-released as deluxe edition. which is too bad, as it has a lot of classic tracks on it. the american releases of the singles were all quite cut off and missing all the great b-sides, they joined dance hall days, and don’t let go together, and then they joined wait, and don’t be my enemy together. all the b-sides were missing, and on… Read more »
The B-Side of “Dance Hall Days” the US original 7″ single was “There is A Nation”…it was re-released several months later as a double “A” side single with “Don’t Let Go” (along with a 12″ with both remixes). “Don’t Let Go” was actually the first single released in the US (from “Points on a Curve”) and the b-side was also “There Is A Nation”. The B-side to the US single of “Don’t Be My Enemy” was “The Waves”. The remix of “Wait” only appears on the US 12″ Single of “Don’t Be My Enemy” as “Wait” wasn’t, sadly, released as… Read more »
Also “Points on a Curve” was technically their second album.
To me, this is a different version of the group. I consider the name change
to be significant.
If they had kept the same name, and changed members, then I would agree.
It’s not like underworld, or ultravox or genesis.
later
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Seriously, besides Karen and Eclipse, you Paul are the best thing in my life!!! You know, ever since I discovered your site and saw Wang Chung appear in your discography, I have been holding my breath to hopefully, one day, see this song here. And that day has finally arrived!! This has got to be my all time favorite Wang Chung song!! I remember seeing the video and being mesmerized by the visuals and the sound of the song. I never heard the 12-inch until a couple of years ago on YouTube, but it wasn’t the best presentation, not like… Read more »
You’re welcome, Jeff. Hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂
OMG! Thanks Paul. Please more Wang Chung!! Do you have Don’t Let Go (12″) and Wait (7″)?
You’re welcome.