Irene Cara – Fame (Special Mix) (Netherlands 12″)
Posted by DjPaulT on 6th December 2013
BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1980
DISCO FRIDAY!
Re-Rip Newly Remastered!
Originally I posted this one on July 6, 2011. But for those who may have missed it or if you are a new reader just discovering BTG. I decided to give this one a new rip with my newer Ortofon Super 30 stylus. This 12″ is also being posted in 24 bit flac for the very first time!
“Fame” is a pop song, written by Michael Gore (music) and Dean Pitchford (lyrics) that was released in 1980, and achieved chart success as the theme song to the Fame film and TV series. The song was performed by Irene Cara, who played the role of Coco Hernandez in the original movie. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1980, and the Golden Globe Award for the same.
“Fame” rose to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1980. It also reached number one on the Billboard dance chart for one week. The song was not released in the United Kingdom until 1982, so it would coincide with the UK premiere of the Fame television series. It hit number one in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.
This rare 12″ contains a special mix by Disconet remixer Ed Smith and is exclusive to this release.
SIDE A:
Fame (Special Mix) 7:38
Remix – Ed Smith*
SIDE B:
Fame (Extended Version) 5:12
Hot Lunch Jam 4:09
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Fame | U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | #4 |
| 1980 | Fame | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | #1 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: RSO – 810 724-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: 1980
Genre: Electronic
Style: Disco
Credits: Producer – Michael Gore
NOTES:
A: Special mix made by Ed Smith of Disconet
From the original soundtrack “FAME”
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
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Tags: 1980, Ed Smith, Fame (Extended Version), Fame (Special Mix), Hot Lunch Jam, Irene Cara, Netherlands 12"
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