Description
1984年にイタリアのDisco Magic傘下のSensation Recordsから放たれ、現在はオリジナル盤が約8万円を超える高値で取引されるカルト的なイタロ・ディスコの秘宝。プロデューサーRaffaele Fiumeによる緻密なエレクトロニクスと、Giusy Ravizzaの透き通るようなヴォーカルが織りなす極上のサウンドがヴァイナルで復刻！
ミラノのシーンを象徴するSensation Recordsは、商業主義に走らない実験的なリリースで知られるレーベルだ。本作『Light』は、リリース当時は大きな成功を収めなかったものの、近年のイタロ・ディスコ再評価の波の中でその音楽性の高さが再発見された。プロデューサーのRaffaele Fiumeが構築した、どこか切なさを漂わせるシンセサイザーのレイヤーと、Giusy Ravizzaの凛とした歌声の対比は、まさに1980年代の地下フロアが生んだ芸術と言える。
A1. Light (Vocal Mix)
A2. Light (Instrumental Mix)
B1. Light (DJ Edit)
B2. Light (DJ Dub)
The catalog of Discomagic’s sublabel Sensation Records is a true treasure chest of surprises. Rare gems sought after by collectors, whose prices on the secondary market often exceed €100, €200, and sometimes even €500. Once again, Vintage Pleasure Boutique reaches into this vault of highly coveted obscurities. This time, the focus is on SNS 8017.
It is one of the cult productions by Raffaele Fiume, revered, cherished and long admired mainly thanks to the distinctive vocal presence of Giusy Ravizza. Upon its original release in 1984, the record did not achieve major commercial success. However, with the resurgence of Italo disco, the rise of the internet, discussion forums, collector communities, online marketplaces and web radio stations, places where fans and collectors gathered to rediscover forgotten tracks, “Light” gradually emerged as a highly desirable, much-loved and increasingly hard-to-find title.
Once again, Vintage Pleasure Boutique steps in to meet the expectations of all those who wish to own a vinyl copy of Giusy Ravizza – “Light.” This is not the original Italian pressing with the SIAE stamp on the label, but it sounds absolutely excellent.
