Anita Baker – Rapture

Name: Anita Baker - Rapture
Rating: 4.62 (50 reviews)

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Tracklist

A1	Sweet Love Words By, Music By – Louis A. Johnson	4:26
A2	You Bring Me Joy Saxophone – Don Myrick Words By, Music By – David Lasley	4:24
A3	Caught Up In The Rapture Lyrics By – Dianne Quander Music By – Garry Glenn	5:07
A4	Been So Long Bass – Jimmy Haslip Words By, Music By – Anita Baker	5:07
B1	Mystery Finger Snaps [Finger Pops] – Warren Woods Words By, Music By – Rod Temperton	4:56
B2	No One In The World Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Dean Parks Keyboards – Randy Kerber Lyrics By – Marti Sharron Music By – Ken Hirsch Rhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson* Synthesizer [Synthesizer Overdubs] – Paul Chiten Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Dean Parks Keyboards – Randy Kerber Lyrics By – Marti Sharron Music By – Ken Hirsch Rhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson* Synthesizer [Synthesizer Overdubs] – Paul Chiten	4:10
B3	Same Ole Love Words By, Music By – Marilyn McLeod	4:05
B4	Watch Your Step Saxophone – Donald Albright Words By, Music By – Anita Baker	4:54

Art Direction, Photography By – Carol Friedman
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Vesta Williams (tracks: A2, B4)
Bass – Freddy "Ready Freddie" Washington* (tracks: A1, A2, B3)
Creative Director – Hale Milgrim
Design – Sue Keston
Drums – Ricky Lawson (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4)
Engineer – Robert Feist (tracks: B2)
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, United Sound Systems, Inc.] – Tony Ray (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Engineer [Assistant Engineers, Yamaha R&D Studios] – Keith Seppanen (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Executive-Producer – Anita Baker
Guitar – Michael J. Powell (tracks: A3, B1)
Hair, Make-Up – Donyale McRae
Keyboards – Vernon Fails (tracks: A3, B1)
Management – Sherwin Bash
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Mixed By [Re-mixed By] – Michael J. Powell (tracks: B2)
Percussion – Paulinho da Costa (tracks: A1, A2, B2 to B4)
Producer – Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Stylist – Lisa Silvestri

180g Audiophile Remaster

Originally released Ⓟ & © 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records.

Made in the EU.

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Rapture (LP, Album, Stereo)	Elektra	960 444-1, EKT 37	UK & Europe	1986
Recently Edited	Rapture (LP, Album, AR)	Elektra	9 60444-1, 60444-1	US	1986
Recently Edited	Rapture (Cassette, Album)	Elektra	960 444-4, EKT37C		1986
Recently Edited	Rapture (CD, Album)	Elektra	960 444-2	Europe	1986
Recently Edited	Rapture (LP, Album, Club Edition)	Elektra	E1 60444, 546481	Canada	1986

gingergavino Oct 22, 2023
I think this re-issue sounds great - good dynamics throughout. The masterpiece that is 'Sweet Love' just sounds superb.

Not had a dud MOV release yet.
dvsanders May 22, 2022
Another beautiful sounding Music On Vinyl pressing. No pops or static and just sounds so clear. This is the one to have.
Seand67 Feb 6, 2022
Having Anita Baker’s Grammy Award winning ‘Rapture' in your vinyl collection is a must. This Music On Vinyl (MOV) reissue of Anita’s 1986 classic simply shines. This is the album that provided Baker the successful blueprint for her future releases. Packaging was very nice and included a polyethylene coated inner sleeve. The main album jacket seemed to really be thin. A bonus insert with album lyrics, credits, information and another photo would’ve been welcome here. The resealable outer plastic sleeve is also a big plus!

The 180 gram vinyl sounded full with less surface noise. Very quiet!! This reissue of ‘Rapture’ sounds remastered, and the price is definitely right for this album. Add it to your collection today!
gregcm313 Dec 18, 2021
Disappointed that this pressing did not come with an inner printed sleeve with lyrics like the original pressing.
funkynial Nov 28, 2018
This one sounds hallow. Not very dynamic at all. Very bright sounding. Earlier pressing capture a much fuller, warmer and rich sound.