BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
-DjPaulT Recommended 12″
“Chamber Of Hellos” is the debut single by American New wave/Alternative Rock band from San Francisco Wire Train.
In June 1983, Wire Train signed to the local 415 Records label, also home to acts like Translator, Red Rockers and Romeo Void, all of which found themselves with national distribution when 415 entered into a deal with Columbia Records.
Wire Train’s debut album, In a Chamber, produced by David Kahne at The Automatt in San Francisco, was released late in 1983. It achieved success on the U.S. college charts during 1984, and the band toured as openers for Big Country.
In the U.S. the single was relesd on 12″ with “I’ll Do You” both tracks remixed by Ivan Ivan.
SIDE A:
Chamber Of Hellos (Special Remixed Version) 5:18
Written-By – K.Hunter*, K. Herr*
SIDE B:
I’ll Do You (Special Remixed Version) 6:10
Written-By – K.Hunter*, K. Herr*
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Columbia – 44-05001, 415 Records – 44-05001
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: New wave,Alternative Rock, Indie Rock
CREDITS:
Bass – Anders Rundblad
Drums – Federico Gil Solá
Engineer – Jay Burnett
Guitar, Vocals – Kevin Hunter, Kurt Herr
Producer – David Kahne
Remix – Ivan Ivan
NOTES:
Recorded At Automatic, San Francisco, CA
Both sides have the following stamped into the run outs…
MASTERING BY
FRANKFORD/WAYNE
NEW YORK
Each side after the mastering stamp have etched Herbie Jr 🙂
Find the 12″ 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: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron 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
Amazing Post!! Federico Gil Sola (drummer) have a long career as a drummer in Argentina, since late 80’s. He is still on the road. Some guy who use to work in his studio told me “Wire Train” played with The Cure as support act on those days.
(I hope my english is good enough)
Thank you very much, Paul!
Regards from Argentina.
A nice discovery. Thanks!
BTW, I really like the Billy Ocean – Mystery Lady (US 12″ Promo) LP, can’t stop listening to it! Hope it can be remastered with 2M Bronze and manual declick. Wonder what will be the difference…
Oh wow, wow! I’ve not heard this song in decades. I googled it and discovered how much I enjoyed this single back in the day. Of course, I wasn’t aware of the existence of an extended version, so yay! 🙂
Thank you Dj PaulT and hoping you;re having a nice weekend. 🙂
Great and exciting post, thanks a lot. More Wire Train please.
Great record. Thanks for posting this.
This is what results when an American band has obvious British influences. Fantastic!
I remember local record stores promoting Wire Train’s first album when it came out. It’s great to rediscover them after all this time.
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
fantastic band!! is posible in your blog WIRE TRAIN AND SILENT RUNNING several singles.thank you gettins from spain
Thank you Tomas :0
I started choking on my lunch when I saw this, seriously! this is one of my favorites! it’s such an amazing song, I’m so excited for this one. I can’t wait to download and hear it. This was a surprise for me, it’s just one of those songs that I don’t think a lot of people know but I just love this song. Thank You Paul for posting this
Be careful 🙂 I am really happy that you actually know this one. Have a great weekend.
FANTASTIC POST!!!
Wire Train is a much underrated band.
And just like Silent Running, if you have more of their singles, please keep ’em coming, Paul
Greetings from Brazil
I will do my best Juliano 🙂
Hello there Paul!! Gosh, I am full-on stimulated by this posting!! I’m a big fan of the 415 Records label because of their roster of artists. Plus, Ivan Ivan is on here with the remix and I really crave his work. Oh Paul, you put me in a delirium over the delights that you showcase. I love that this is a recommended 12-inch by you as you have the best tastes!! I am so thrilled to finally get this song and its B-side from you. Man, what a gift!! I’m already drooling ear wax!! Have a fabulous weekend and always,… Read more »
Thank you Jeff have a fab weekend! Another favorite 12″ of mine with really solid remixes. Enjoy! 🙂