https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 08 May 2026 05:50:03 +0000 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:39:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=401 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum//images/Top-40-Music-on-CD-Forum-Logo.png https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45039&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45039 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 401
Posted: 19 February 2016 at 1:39pm

Hey guys, I transferred my Prime Cuts VHS, and for some reason I didn't get the buzz or hum that I often get. The transfer came out quite good - no noticeable hiss on the VHS, no dropouts. I figured I'd just re-EQ it a bit, if need be.

But yeah, I'd be curious to hear your vinyl transfers, Aaron & Mike, and I can share my VHS re-mastered version and we can compare notes to see what's the best source to use.

BTW, it seemed the 1st note of what's on the VHS tape was a bit weird (maybe bleedthrough from the music that came before), but it really seems to just be a kick drum hitting on that spot, so I substituted the next kick drum (which was also by itself) for that 1st spot, and it seems like the intro might be right now (not having the actual 45 to compare). I can always go back to the way it was, assuming the 45 does actually start the way it does on the VHS.

Edited by EdisonLite]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:39:38 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45039&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45039 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45036&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45036 Author: 995wlol
Subject: 401
Posted: 19 February 2016 at 6:20am

EdisonLite wrote: Has anyone here ever transferred the "Prime Cuts" video (single mix) version of "Kid's American" to digital?

Honestly, I think you will get better quality doing a
needledrop from a clean 45. I can send you a nice
sounding copy of my promo 45--send me a PM if you're
interested.]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:20:11 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45036&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45036 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45035&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45035 Author: aaronk
Subject: 401
Posted: 18 February 2016 at 5:57pm

I totally forgot, but I purchased a UK stock 7" single for this a couple years back. Unlike the US stock 7", this one is pressed on nice vinyl. The problem I always ran into on the US styrenes was distortion on the vocals, but the UK copy sounds pretty darn good. I will have to clean this up in the near future and send it to you. Surely it must be better than the YouTube copy.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:57:21 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45035&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45035 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45034&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45034 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 401
Posted: 18 February 2016 at 5:49pm

OK, thanks.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:49:51 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45034&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45034 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45033&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45033 Author: aaronk
Subject: 401
Posted: 18 February 2016 at 5:43pm

There's a MatthewWilderVEVO channel on YouTube, and the source for "The Kid's American" doesn't sound too bad. I'm betting you'd have better sound quality from this than an old VHS tape.

The main difference is in the percussion. The drums sound a lot duller on the LP version, and yes, there's different/less reverb on the drums. The high hat has also been move from the right channel to the left channel. The single is edited, too.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:43:33 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45033&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45033 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45032&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45032 Author: EdisonLite
Subject: 401
Posted: 18 February 2016 at 4:05pm

Has anyone here ever transferred the "Prime Cuts" video (single mix) version of "Kid's American" to digital? Turns out I have this VHS, but with my current system, if I transfer it, there will be a buzz that gets added into the mix. (I believe this is because some of the components are connected to different wall outlets, and there's no way I can get behind furniture to modify this arrangement.)

And Aaron, is the only difference between the mixes that the single has extra reverb on the percussion?

Edited by EdisonLite]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:05:15 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=45032&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#45032 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=43120&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#43120 Author: edtop40
Subject: 401
Posted: 21 February 2015 at 1:30pm

pat, could you add the actual 45 run time to the db of
3:34....thx ]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:30:31 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=43120&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#43120 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=20303&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#20303 Author: aaronk
Subject: 401
Posted: 31 December 2008 at 12:25pm

The video does contain the 7" version; however, there's at least one copy on YouTube where someone dubbed over the original audio track with what I presume is their own edit of the LP version.

Unfortunately, I never met too many record industry folks, other than promotions people and the artists themselves. After Mr. Wilder's short run of popularity in the 80s, I don't remember hearing about him again until he worked with No Doubt in 1995, producing their Tragic Kingdom album. Actually, I don't ever remember even seeing a picture of him until I recently saw the video for "The Kid's American" and the 12" picture sleeve. I think there was probably a reason my copy of "Break My Stride" wasn't issued with a picture sleeve. Hopefully he has at least changed his hair style since then.]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:25:12 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=20303&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#20303 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=20301&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#20301 Author: eriejwg
Subject: 401
Posted: 31 December 2008 at 11:41am

Does the video then contain the 7" version? Perhaps, I'll see if someone I know might have it on DVD, if possible.

It appears Matthew has done very well as a successful producer.

From Wikipedia

Since he has worked with Miley, did you know him, Aaron when you were at Radio Disney?

Edited by eriejwg]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:41:02 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=20301&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#20301 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=20296&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#20296 Author: 80smusicfreak
Subject: 401
Posted: 31 December 2008 at 10:04am

aaronk wrote: ...I had only assumed it was one of those V/A CD samplers that were common in the early to mid 80s.

As a buyer & collector of original/early CD pressings the past few years (circa 1982-88), I can say that the promo CD samplers that you're referring to didn't really start to emerge here in the U.S. until 1985-86 (although I've seen & read about some exceptions that came earlier), which is why I was suspicious of the "Prime Cuts" collection you'd found, knowing it was from '84...

One such early example that I recently added to my collection is titled "Super Sampler" (although given as "Chevy Sampler" on the disc itself) on RCA JCD1-7192, from 1986. It features 11 tracks (7 of them top 40 pop hits) by the Pointer Sisters, Alabama, Juice Newton, Earl Thomas Conley, Mr. Mister, and Starship, and is marked "For Promotional Purposes Only - Not For Sale"...]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:04:22 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=401&PID=20296&title=the-kids-american-matthew-wilder#20296