Blondie - Rapture

Review by Lusius Sinurat

Blondie's 1980 album, Rapture, is an eclectic mix of genres that showcases the band's versatility and creativity. The album features hits like "Call Me" and "Atomic," which are still popular today, as well as lesser-known tracks that are just as impressive.

The album's opener, "Rapture," is a groundbreaking track that combines rap and rock, making it one of the first songs to feature a rap verse. This track is a testament to Blondie's willingness to experiment with new sounds and styles, and it sets the tone for the rest of the album.

Other standout tracks include "One Way or Another," a catchy rock song that showcases Debbie Harry's powerful vocals, and "In the Flesh," a punk-inspired track that features a driving bassline and energetic guitar riffs.

Artist: Blondie
Album: Rapture

1981

Rating: 4.37

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Tide Is Hide = La Marea Esta Alta
Live It Up
Rapture (Original Single Mix)	4:57
Rapture (Long Version)	6:33
Live It Up (Extended Version)	8:14
Rapture (Pharmacy Dub)	6:03
Rapture (Guru's Fly Party Mix)	4:14
Call Me ("American Gigolo" Version)	8:06
Rapture (Original Disco Mix)	10:02
Rapture	6:33
Rapture (Phactory Beats)	4:25
Rapture (K-klassic Mix)	7:10
Rapture = Rapto
Rapture (K-Klassic Instrumental)	7:15
Live It Up (Special Disco Mix)	8:17
Walk Like Me	3:46
Rapture (Extended Version)	9:56
Rapture (K-klassic Radio Mix)	4:24
Rapture (Special Disco Mix)	10:02
Rapture (Special Disco Version)	9:59
Rapture (Edited Version)	4:57
Rapture (Guru's Fly Party Instrumental)	4:11
Rapture (K-Klassic Mix)	7:07
Rapture (Original Single Version)	5:00
Rapture (K-Klassic Radio Mix)	4:20
Rapture (K-klassic Instrumental)	7:15

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Chrysalis
Chrysalis Productions Ltd.
Chrysalis, EMI

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online anhören
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
online luisteren

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45 RPM
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Promo
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Misprint

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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Chrysalis
Copyright (c)	Chrysalis
Published By	Rare Blue Music, Inc.
Mastered At	MCA Whitney Recording Studios
Pressed By	Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Manufactured By	EMI Manufacturing (USA)
Glass Mastered At	EMI Jax
Distributed By	RCA
Printed By	France Imprimerie Sorel
Made By	Festival Records Pty. Ltd.
Record Company	Ariola Benelux B.V.
Recorded At	The Pharmacy, Wrexham
Lacquer Cut At	Cutting Room

Credits

Role	Credit
Mastered By	Sh
Photography By	Martin Hoffman
Producer	Mike Chapman
Engineer	Andrew Williams (tracks: 6, 7)
Keyboards	John Dennison
Rap	DJ Ski (tracks: 3)
Remix	Guru (tracks: 3), K-Klass (tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7)
Written-By	Chris Stein (tracks: 1 to 7), Deborah Harry, Giorgio Moroder (tracks: 8)
Lacquer Cut By	tone
Compilation Producer	Vincent M. Vero
Design	Peter Yates
Executive-Producer	Bruce Harris

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From the Chrysalis album "Autoamerican" (CHE 1290).
Published by Rare Blue Music Inc. / Monster Island Music Corp. (ASCAP).
(p) 1981 Chrysalis Records.
Jewel case with 4 page booklet (blank inside).
℗ 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd., England.
Made in France for UK
Sleeve back (over-printed black):
[RCA logo]
RCA distributeur exclusif
[Exclusive distribution]
Keyline box, top-right with distribution code RC 110
℗&© 1981 Chrysalis Records Limited
RCA distribution logo
℗ 1980
Wrong durations printed on labels (A: 6:29 / B: 4:06).
Ed. Chrysalis Music Ltd
℗ 1980 Chrysalis
Distribution RCA
Labels: Made in France
Sleeve: Printed in France
Imp. Polygram industries messageries ''imprime et fabrique en France''
Taken from the latest album
Autoamerican CDL 1290
Ed. Chrysalis Music Ltd.
℗ 1981 Chrysalis
Same as Dutch release but without STEMRA and little bit different label
45 tours
9, avenue Matignon — 75008 Paris
Used by authority and under control of RCA Corporation. Made in France from master recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records
France Imprimerie
Sorel
Printed In France
From the Chrysalis album "Autoamerican" .
℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records Ltd. England.
Made in New Zealand by Festival Records N.Z. LTD
Manufactured and distributed under licence by Festival Records Pty. Limited, Australia.
Second issue made in France for the UK market.
℗ 1981
From the Chrysalis album Autoamerican (CHE-1290)
It comes in a EMI Brigadiers sleeve.
M.P.A.
℗ 26-1-81
℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records
Both tracks taken from the "Autoamerican" album.
UK Label Variation with Made in France here Blondie - Rapture
Tracklist on the cover says "Special Disco Mix" for both songs, on the label this is not mentioned. "Rapture" is indeed the 10-minute "Special Disco Mix", but "Live It Up" is only the album version.
(P) 1981 Chrysalis Rec. Ltd
lp: 202.987
mc: 402.987
Auto American
Stereo. UK issue, "Made in France."
Taken from 'the latest album', Autoamerican (CDL 1290).
[Sleeve]:
℗ & © 1981 Chrysalis Records Limited.
[Labels]:
© ℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records Ltd.
A side label wrongly indicates a duration of 6:29
B side label wrongly indicates a duration of 4:06
℗ 1980 Chysalis
K-Klass remixes recorded at the Pharmacy Recording Studio, Wrexham, Wales.
B2 & C2 for Guru Productions, Inc. Recorded at D&D Studios.
(P) 1980, 1994 (C) 1994 Chrysalis Records
Printed in the USA
℗© 1980, 1994 Chrysalis Records.
℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records.
From the Chrysalis Album Autoamerican (CHE-1290)
No durations printed on labels.
Metallic blue labels with black print.
Made In France
STEREO
℗ 1981 CHRYSALIS RECORDS LTD.
Comes in a picture sleeve.
Printed on both labels sides, Made in Ireland.
Initial copies came in an Irish printed PS by 'Grafatone' (Printers)
The B Side label is a mis-printed as "Live It Up (Special Disco Mix)". The 45 plays correctly 'Walk Like Me'
Manufacturado por Inbofon. Industria Boliviana
(p) 1981 Chrysalis Records Ltd.
Chrysalis Music
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München
℗ & © 1981 Chrysalis Records Limited
Taken from the Album "Autoamerican" 202 987-320
℗ & © 1981 Chrysalis Records Ltd.

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About Blondie

American band, formed in 1974 by and . Drummer and keyboard player joined in 1975. In 1976 they released their first album "Blondie". The band embraced a wide variety of pop music styles (New Wave, British Invasion Rock and Roll, Garage Rock and Roll, Disco, Reggae, Latin rhythms, and Hip-Hop). Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 (Performer).

Name Vars

Blodie
Blonde
Blondi
Bloondy
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Aliases

Adolph's Dog

Members

Deborah Harry
Chris Stein
Ivan Kral
Jimmy Destri
Paul Carbonara
Frank Infante
Nigel Harrison
Snooky
Tish
Leigh Lisowski
Fred Smith
Gary Joseph Lachman
Matt Katz-Bohen
Kevin Topping
Tommy Kessler
Billy O'Connor
Clement Anthony Bozewski

Summary by Lusius Sinurat

Rapture is a classic album that still holds up today. Blondie's ability to seamlessly blend different genres and styles is impressive, and the album's timeless hits are a testament to the band's enduring popularity.