BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1989
“Obsession” is the first single taken from the third full-length album Twist of Shadows by Dutch band Clan of Xymox, also known as simply Xymox.
Released in March 1989 “Obsession” shot up to #16 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart. By June 1989 it had also reached #12 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
SIDE A:
Obsession (Club Mix) 6:37
Obsession (Edit) 4:15
SIDE B:
Hitchikers‘ Dance Guide 4:51
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Obsession | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play | #12 |
| 1989 | Obsession | U.S. Billboard Alternative Rock Tracks | #16 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Wing Records – 871 707-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Management – Raymond Coffer Management*
Photography By – Richard McMillan
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Peter Walsh
Sleeve – Vaughan Oliver, v23
Written-By – A. Wolbert*, R. Moorings*
NOTES:
Mastered at Sterling.
Published by VOF XYMOX, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A.
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
HI, PLEASE YOU CAN POST THE 12 ” SINGLE OF XYMOX IMAGINATION…PLEASE
Fantastic! I don’t have any Xymox singles and they are really good. Been listening to pretty awful copies over the years. This is amazing! Thanks!
I don’t know this one Paul, but it’s another that’s def got that John Hughes Teen Angst Movie Soundtrack feel to it. 🙂
🙂
I’m not a fan of xymox, and these releases. I prefer the clan of xymox which was much more goth and darkwave. I realize that people found out about them during the twist of shadows days, and singles which were much more pop and featured the woman as a vocalist, but to each their own. i prefer their first two albums compared to everything else. xymox is still around, and does a lot more goth sounding and darkwave industrial music. if you like that, check out the recent releases. its always good to educate listeners to a band. keep it… Read more »
I have this on vinyl. Love this song and this band. Also the album “Clan Of Xymox” is excellent. One of my favorites, also “Medusa”. Thanks Paul!
Thanks Paul.
You’re welcome Omar 🙂
Anything that I say will not be enough to thank you for the amazing 12” you have posted. It’s been on my wishlist for decades and finally, I can have it thanks to you. Paul, sometimes I think you’re a kind of angel who is here to give some joy to the fans of good music. I wish you the best, my friend. Finally (just in case), I can not help but wonder about the other rarity of Xymox that I could never find: Imagination (Dance Mix) (6:35) https://www.discogs.com/Xymox-Imagination/master/30354
You’re very welcome Walter C. I am pretty sure I have “Imagination” like I mentioned above to Robert I will double check 🙂
There are 2 versions of the dance mix. One on the US 12″ and a
slightly different shorter one on the german 12″. I haven’t
checked the difference yet.
https://www.discogs.com/Xymox-Imagination/release/2459933
A Imagination (Dance Mix) 6:18
What a great post! It’s a perfect start in this new week. I knew about this band but this song is new to me. I love it and the remix is awesome. I can really get obsessed of it. This song also reminds me of Endgame’s “Desire”. Thanks Paul.
You’re very welcome Daniel 🙂
OK, Paul. You just made me excalim “OH!” REALLY loudly at work. 🙂 This XYMOX rip is a serious find! The Wing records Twist of Shadows 12″ singles only made it to rather obscure German CDs (I’ve never seen one.) Back then, I made a Xymox Rarities comp with my own vinyl transfers to cassette.
I enthusiastically welcome this and the other two, Imagination and Blind Hearts (US AND German Wing Versions) if you can lay hands on them! The German Blind Hearts features the b-side Senses Coalesce which is lovely.
THANK YOU!
~robert
You’re welcome, Robert. Pretty sure I have the U.S. 12″ of “Imagination” but I will have to double check 🙂
Dear Paul, Wow, what a song to come back to! As you know, I’m just getting back to life and all after a bad case of the flue. I’ve been so out-of-it and I’m terribly sorry I missed last week’s New Romantic Showcase. I’m looking forward to playing catch-up, especially with the Soft Cell release. Soft Cell are my band! But hey, this is such a gift. It’s been years since I’ve heard this twelve and I am besides myself with happiness. I just love this alternative dance stuff. I’m really extremely EXCITED!!! Music does heal and I’m ready for… Read more »
Welcome back, Jeff! So happy you are feeling better the flu has been pretty nasty this season. Have fun catching up 🙂