Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987
NEW 2022 Transfer!
NEW Meticulous Restoration!
Originally posted June 11, 2014
“Hypnotize Me” is a single by Wang Chung. The song was on their 1986 album, Mosaic. The single reached #36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and also #13 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Innerspace.
The single’s b-side, “Lullaby”, was originally on the soundtrack to the film To Live and Die in L.A., which was recorded by Wang Chung.
SIDE A:
Hypnotize Me (Insomnia Mix) 6:46
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Bino Espinoza
SIDE B:
Hypnotize Me (Innerspace Mix) 4:21
Engineer – Brian Malouf , Peter Müller*
Producer, Arranged By – Peter Wolf (3)
Remix – Jeremy Smith (2)
Lullaby 4:40
Producer – Wang Chung
Recorded By – David Motion
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hypnotize Me | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #36 |
| 1987 | Hypnotize Me | U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | #13 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Geffen Records – 0-20661
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Photography – David McIntyre
Written-By –Wang Chung
NOTES:
Recorded in Motion–Rama by David Motion
“Hypnotize Me” featured in the Motion Picture and Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “INNERSPACE”. Available on Geffen Records. Also from the Wang Chung album “MOSAIC” on Geffen Records.
“Lullaby” from the Motion Picture Soundtrack “TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A”. on Geffen Records.
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO 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
**24bit FLAC Only Available For Seven Days!
Password: burningtheground
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Superb song choice and first class ripping and mastering!
Congrats and thanks, Paul!
Thank you so much Paul as Hypnotize Me was one my favourite pop songs when I was in high school back in the late 80s and brought bac, some good memories. You def brought a smile to my face today. To get this song in 24bit FLAC, i’m over the moon. 🙂
I don’t know much about Wang Chung, except for their soundtrack release of “To Live And Die In LA.” That’s what initially caught my eye anyway, was the B-side track, “Lullaby.” I absolutely LOVE that film! It’s so multi-layered and full of deception at every turn. With maybe the lonely exception or 2, the main characters are all thoroughly corrupted & venal. Games within games. I have both the film and soundtrack. Wang Chung’s soundtrack puts that film over the top, imo. A good soundtrack can elevate even a snoozer of a film into something interesting, and that’s the effect… Read more »
Thank you Paul, love this song!!
You’re welcome, Retro Hound 🙂
One of my favourite groups and i’m still surprised they didn’t have more UK success with the other singles after Dance Hall Days.
Thanks Paul for this remaster 🙂
You’re welcome, Marco 🙂
What Jeff says. 😉 🙂
I have to give you so much respect, kudos and gratitude to you dear Paul for giving us fans beautifully rendered digital versions of analog 12-inch singles. Especially stuff that has been ignored for long periods of time. I have been waiting patiently for remasters by this band for years now. Someone in the Industry has teased and promised that remasters by Wang Chung would be coming, but he’s fallen back on his word. Maybe that person can’t help it as the music Industry can be challenging, but one shouldn’t talk about releasing things if they won’t be happening. Enough… Read more »
Amen! Jeff 🙂
Totally agree with everything you said there Jeff he has been sitting there with those master tapes for nearly 4 years now. Keep up the good work DjPaulT.
To be fair though the band hasn’t been exactly rushing to get the re-issues done they have been touring and doing solo work etc. It has not been a top priority for them.