Io ho in mente te
Equipe 84
230 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 3700685 |
| Excel File Row | 102 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:54:32 |
| Pressing Year | 1966 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Ricordi |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | MRL 6053 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | TLNJ 3620 |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | TLNJ 3621 |
| Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | M |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This first pressing from 1966 of the album "Io ho in mente te" by Equipe 84, released by Ricordi, transcends the mere status of a compilation of the hugely successful eponymous single, rising to become a true sonic manifesto of Italian beat music. A fascinating curiosity lies in the publication process: to capitalise on the enormous and unexpected popularity of the track and consolidate the band's image, the LP was assembled with impressive speed.
The record cleverly blends original tracks of excellent craftsmanship, such as "Una stagione", with bold Italian reinterpretations of international hits. Exemplary are the reworkings of "Bang Bang" by Sonny & Cher or "L'uomo di ieri" by Mamas & the Papas, often enhanced by the brilliant pens of Mogol, which transcended the simple concept of a cover, imbuing them with an entirely Italian soul. This eclectic blend, though dictated by frantic market rhythms, crystallised the sound of an era, revealing Equipe 84's unique ability to fuse influences from across the Channel with our sensibility, elevating them to undeniable pioneers of a musical aesthetic that went far beyond mere emulation.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Alti Nel Cielo = I Need Something Groovy
- A2 - Ieri In Lei = Every Day
- A3 - Floating
- A4 - Bang Bang
- A5 - Wanna Pray = Un Giorno Tu Mi Cercherai
- A6 - Resta = Stay
- B1 - Io Ho In Mente Te = You Were On My Mind
- B2 - Spiegami Come Mai = Funny How Love Can Be
- B3 - Da Domani
- B4 - Tu Pretendi
- B5 - Auschwitz
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