AIR French Band*Moon Safari

Label:

Parlophone – 0724384497811

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Repress , 180 Gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1 La Femme D'Argent
HandclapsAlf*
Organ [Solo]Eric Regert
Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Tambourine, VocalsN. Godin*
Synthesizer [Syrinx], Piano, Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Moog Solo], VocalsJ.B. Dunckel*
7:08
A2 Sexy Boy
PercussionMarlon*
Synthesizer [Syrinx], Guitar [Electric], Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Talk Box], TambourineN. Godin*
Synthesizer [Syrinx], Synthesizer [Moog Solo], VocalsJ.B. Dunckel*
4:57
A3 All I Need
Acoustic GuitarP. Woodcock*
Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Mini Moog]N. Godin*
Piano [Wurlitzer], Synthesizer [Korg Ms20]J.B. Dunckel*
VocalsBeth Hirsch
4:28
A4 Kelly Watch The Stars
Clavinet, Flute [Syrinx], Glockenspiel, Handclaps, Piano, Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Mini Moog, Moog Solo, Vocoder]J.B. Dunckel*
Glockenspiel, Handclaps, Synthesizer [Casiotone, Moog Bass, Vocoder]N. Godin*
PercussionMarlon*
3:44
B1 Talisman
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Orchestra]David Whitaker
Electronic Drums [Rhythm Box], Piano [Wurlitzer]N. Godin*
PercussionMarlon*
Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Mini Moog]J.B. Dunckel*
4:16
B2
Electric Guitar, Synthesizer [Mini Moog, Roland, Talk Box, Vocoder], TambourineN. Godin*
Piano [Wurlitzer], Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Vocoder], VocalsJ.B. Dunckel*
2:34
B3 You Make It Easy
Acoustic Guitar, Cymbal [Reverse Ride], Electronic Drums [Rhythm Box], Glockenspiel, Harmonica, Percussion, Synthesizer [Vague Moog]N. Godin*
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Orchestra]David Whitaker
Piano, Synthesizer [Casiotone]J.B. Dunckel*
VocalsBeth Hirsch
4:00
B4 Ce Matin La
Acoustic Guitar, Cymbal [Reverse Ride], Guitar [Electric], Harmonica, Shaker, Synthesizer [Rhodes Refrain], VocalsN. Godin*
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Orchestra]David Whitaker
Clavinet, Synthesizer [Syrinx], Synthesizer [Mini Moog], VocalsJ.B. Dunckel*
TubaP. Woodcock*
3:38
B5 New Star In The Sky
Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer [Talk Box, Vocoder]N. Godin*
Piano, Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Mellotron, Mini Moog, Vocoder]J.B. Dunckel*
Voice [Laughter]Enfants Square Burcq
5:38
B6 Le Voyage De Penelope
Clavinet, Handclaps, Synthesizer [Mini Moog]J.B. Dunckel*
Electronic Drums [Rhythm Box], Handclaps, Piano, Synthesizer [Korg Ms20, Mini Moog]N. Godin*
3:10

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWarner Music Group
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Parlophone
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Music
  • Copyright ©Parlophone
  • Copyright ©Warner Music
  • Published ByDelabel Editions
  • Published ByRevolvair
  • Recorded AtStudio Around The Golf
  • Recorded AtStudio Gang
  • Mixed AtStudio Plus XXX
  • Mastered AtThe Exchange
  • Lacquer Cut AtMasterpiece
  • Mastered AtEMI Records

Credits

  • A&RMarc Teissier du Cros
  • Artwork [Production]The Directors Bureau
  • BassN. Godin* (tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to B6)
  • DesignMike Mills (2)
  • Electric Piano [Rhodes]J.B. Dunckel*
  • Lacquer Cut ByMiles*
  • Mastered ByNilesh Patel
  • Mixed ByStéphane "Alf" Briat
  • Mixed By [Assistant]Jérôme Blondel
  • OrganN. Godin* (tracks: A3)
  • ProducerNicolas Godin
  • Recorded ByStéphane "Alf" Briat
  • Recorded By [Assistant]Jérôme Kerner
  • Recorded By [Strings]Peter Cobbin
  • Synthesizer [Solina String Ensemble]N. Godin* (tracks: A3, B2)

Notes

Recorded at "Around the Golf" and at Gang, Paris. Mixed at Plus XXX Studios, Paris.
Strings recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London.
Mastered at The Exchange, London.
With printed inner sleeve containing lyrics, credits and images.

[On back cover:]
(P) & (C) Parlophone / Warner Music , a Warner Music Group Company.
Printed in EU.

[On labels:]
(P) & © 1998 Parlophone / Warner Music , a Warner Music Group Company
Made in EU.

[Additional runout information]:
Runouts are stamped, except for MILES. MASTERPIECE. which is hand etched.

Some (early) copies came with a front sticker in French or English and card.
For the MPO pressing with the same runouts, see Moon Safari

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 24384 49781 1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 724384497811
  • Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA
  • Rights Society (Boxed): BIEM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): V 2848 A-01-01- MILES. MASTERPIECE.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): V 2848 B-01-01-1 MILES. MASTERPIECE.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 2): V 2848 A-01-01- MILES. MASTERPIECE.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 2): V 2848 B-01-01- MILES. MASTERPIECE.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): V 2848 A-01-01-1 MILES. MASTERPIECE.
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): V 2848 B-01-01- MILES. MASTERPIECE.

Other Versions (5 of 77)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Moon Safari (CD, Album, Promo) Source VISA 4212 1997
Moon Safari (CD, Album, Promo) Caroline Records CAR 6644AD US 1997
Recently Edited
Moon Safari (CD, Album, Stereo) Virgin 7243 8 44978 2 8, 724384497828, CDV 2848 Europe 1998
Moon Safari (CD, Album) Source CAR 6644-2 US 1998
Recently Edited
Moon Safari (Minidisc, Album) Source 7243 8 44978 8 0, MDV 2848 UK 1998

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Reviews

  • JoeDumb's avatar
    JoeDumb
    Incredible album although I it I’m unsure what year this pressing is from.
    • DARi0's avatar
      DARi0
      Excellent album, added to my collection.

      Just wondering if anyone knows why there are seemingly 2 entries for this release [same catalogue number, same year, same area]?

      discogs . com/release/26982770-AIR-French-Band-Moon-Safari
      • Boss_Rocka's avatar
        Boss_Rocka
        Amazing pressing of an amazing album. This is a solid buy and a great way to experience this piece of work.
        • UrbanCaracal's avatar
          UrbanCaracal
          First half of A1 has some crackle in it, but otherwise very happy with this. Sounds strong and timeless.
          • Ticat's avatar
            Ticat
            Tres Bon… I like it more every time I play it!
            • Vinylmeup's avatar
              Vinylmeup
              Technics SL1500C - Ortofon Blue
              Great pressing and sounding record. Just goes to show that even an inexpensive pressing can be amazing. Amongst the best records I have in my collection.
              • coffeeboss's avatar
                coffeeboss
                Great sounding release for a single LP. Markedly better than the CD.
                • victorserrano's avatar
                  victorserrano
                  I was surprised with the great sound of this copy. One of the best in my audiophile collection. I did a video with the sound in my Youtube Channel Porco Stereo.
                  • scavengerofdeath's avatar
                    Anyone else get TWO identical copies of the LP and inner sleeve when they unsealed their jacket? I did!

                    I guess that's why you all love the "quality" of this pressing.

                    Also, if anyone wants to buy a cheap copy of this (without the jacket), HMU
                    • Andrewslattery's avatar
                      Andrewslattery
                      Seriously unbelievable sound! I've listened to this albums so many times on so many formats before. Nothing like this. Clarity, bass, soundstage, separation all there! This also uses the same metal work as the first press which was mastered by Niles and cut by Miles Showell, so it's easily as good as the first press for cheap!

                      My copy also doesn't have a single tick after a good clean. Really good silent vinyl.

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