Equipe 84
Equipe 84
500 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 8255662 |
| Excel File Row | 103 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 12:54:26 |
| Pressing Year | 1965 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Italy |
| Record Label | Vedette |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | VPA 8051 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 4793-LP |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 4794-LP |
| Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Media Condition | M |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Beat |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
Equipe 84's self-titled debut, released by Vedette in 1965, despite being a cornerstone of Italian beat music, is also a curious example of the record industry dynamics of the era. It was not strictly speaking a "concept album" nor a work conceived for the long duration, but rather a collection that served as a true and proper official "calling card". The album cemented the group's fame through the inclusion of tracks already known from 45s, skillfully juxtaposed with new recordings and Italian versions of foreign hits. This strategy, common for emerging bands of the period, aimed to saturate the market with their sound proposal, capitalising on the freshness and energy that the band exuded live. The speed of production and the mix of repertoire were essential characteristics for a genre that had to remain current and capture the fleeting moment of Italian youth.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - La Fine Del Libro = Time Is On My Side (2:40)
- A2 - Mi Fa Bene = And My Baby Is Gone (2:15)
- A3 - Se Credi A Quello Che... (2:25)
- A4 - Sei Felice = Tired Of Waiting You (2:28)
- A5 - Ora Puoi Tornare = Go Now (2:30)
- A6 - Papà E Mammà (1:45)
- B1 - Cominciamo A Suonar Le Chitarre = Farmer John (1:55)
- B2 - Good By My Love (2:55)
- B3 - Prima Di Cominciare (2:10)
- B4 - La Den Da Da (2:10)
- B5 - Sei Già Di Un Altro = Don't Worry Baby (3:05)
- B6 - Quel Che Ti Ho Dato = Tell Me (2:40)
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