Anita Baker - Rapture FLAC download
- Performer: Anita Baker
- Title: Rapture
- Size FLAC ver: 1679 mb
- Country: US
- Released: 1986
- Style: Smooth Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Soul
- Other formats: AA MP1 VOC AA VQF VOX DMF
- Genre: Jazz / Funk and Soul
- Rating: 4.3 of 5

Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Sweet LoveWritten-By – Baker*, Bias*, Johnson* |
4:24 |
| A2 | You Bring Me JoyWritten-By – David Lasley |
4:26 |
| A3 | Caught Up In The RaptureWritten-By – Quander*, Glenn* |
5:07 |
| A4 | Been So LongWritten-By – Anita Baker |
5:07 |
| B1 | MysteryWritten-By – Rod Temperton |
4:56 |
| B2 | No One In The WorldWritten-By – Hirsch*, Sharron* |
4:10 |
| B3 | Same Ole LoveWritten-By – Roberts*, McLeod* |
4:05 |
| B4 | Watch Your StepWritten-By – Anita Baker |
4:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Record Service GmbH
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Published By – Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Published By – Baker's Tune
- Published By – ATV Music Ltd.
- Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
- Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation
Credits
- Executive-Producer – Anita Baker
- Producer – Gary Skardina (tracks: B3), Marti Sharron (tracks: B3), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1-A4, B1, B2, B4.)
Notes
℗ 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.© 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records
Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf.
A1/B3 Published by Jobete Music(UK) Ltd
A2/B1 Published by Rondor Music(London)Ltd
A3 Published by Warner Bros. Music Ltd
A4/B4 Published by Baker's Tune
B2 Published by ATV Music Ltd
Runout side A: "34 STE- 60444-A-1 -3 SP-GER" is etched
Runout side B: "X „D." STE- 60444-B-1 1-4 SP-GER" is etched.
Runout side A and B: SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Label Code (for Elektra): LC 0192
- Barcode: 07559-60444-1
- Other (Distribution Code for France): WE 381
- Other (Price Code): U
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Rights Society: BIEM
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped, variant 1): R / S Alsdorf 960444-1-A 34 STE- 60444-A-1 SRC 1-3 SP-GER
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped, variant 1): R / S Alsdorf 960444-1-BX 2X „D." STE- 60444-B-1 1-4 SRC SP-GER
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2 etched except R/S Alsdorf 960444-1-A stamped): R/S Alsdorf 960444-1-AX 44 STE-60444-A-1 SRC 1-3 SP-GER
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2 etched except R/S Alsdorf 960444-1-B stamped): R/S Alsdorf 960444-1-BXX 21 STE-60444-B-1 1-4 SP-GER SRC UK
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album, Spe) | Elektra, Elektra | 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | US | 1986 |
| AMCY-3002 | Anita Baker | Rapture (CD, Album, RE) | Elektra | AMCY-3002 | Japan | 1997 |
| LSEL 71036 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album) | Jugoton | LSEL 71036 | Yugoslavia | 1986 |
| none | Anita Baker | Rapture (8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) | Atlantic, Rhino Records | none | 2012 | |
| E4-60444, 60444-4 | Anita Baker | Rapture (Cass, Album, Club) | Elektra, Elektra | E4-60444, 60444-4 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Sweet LoveWritten-By – Anita Baker, Gary Bias, Louis A. Johnson |
4:26 |
| A2 | You Bring Me JoyWritten-By – David Lasley |
4:24 |
| A3 | Caught Up In The RaptureLyrics By – Dianne QuanderMusic By – Garry Glenn |
5:07 |
| A4 | Been So LongWritten-By – Anita Baker |
5:07 |
| B1 | MysteryWritten-By – Rod Temperton |
4:56 |
| B2 | No One In The WorldLyrics By – Marti SharronMusic By – Ken Hirsch |
4:10 |
| B3 | Same Ole LoveWritten-By – Darryl K. Roberts, Marilyn McLeod |
4:05 |
| B4 | Watch Your StepWritten-By – Anita Baker |
4:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Recorded At – Yamaha R & D Studio
- Recorded At – Music Grinder Studios
Credits
- Design – Sue Keston
- Engineer – Barney Perkins
- Photography By, Art Direction – Carol Friedman
- Producer – Michael J. Powell
Notes
E T S stamped around spindle hole A sideBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (scratched in runout side A): STE-60444-A-3
- Matrix / Runout (scratched in runout side B): STE-60444-B-2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album, Spe) | Elektra, Elektra | 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | US | 1986 |
| 960 444-2 | Anita Baker | Rapture (CD+G, Album) | Elektra | 960 444-2 | Europe | 1986 |
| LSEL 71036 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album) | Jugoton | LSEL 71036 | Yugoslavia | 1986 |
| none | Anita Baker | Rapture (8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) | Atlantic, Rhino Records | none | 2012 | |
| E4-60444, 60444-4 | Anita Baker | Rapture (Cass, Album, Club) | Elektra, Elektra | E4-60444, 60444-4 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Sweet LoveWords By, Music By – Anita Baker, Gary Bias, Louis A. Johnson |
4:26 |
| 2 | You Bring Me JoyWords By, Music By – David Lasley |
4:24 |
| 3 | Caught Up In The RaptureLyrics By – Dianne QuanderMusic By – Garry Glenn |
5:07 |
| 4 | Been So LongWords By, Music By – Anita Baker |
5:07 |
| 5 | MysteryFinger Snaps [Finger Pops] – Alpha L. Perkins, Holli L. Perkins, Michael J. Powell, Warren WoodsWords By, Music By – Rod Temperton |
4:56 |
| 6 | No One In The WorldBass – Neil StubenhausDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Dean ParksKeyboards – Randy KerberLyrics By – Marti SharronMusic By – Ken HirschRhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson*Synthesizer [Synthesizer Overdubs] – Greg Philinganes*, Paul Chiten |
4:10 |
| 7 | Same Ole LoveWords By, Music By – Darryl K. Roberts, Marilyn McLeod |
4:05 |
| 8 | Watch Your StepWords By, Music By – Anita Baker |
4:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Recorded At – Yamaha R & D Studio
- Recorded At – United Sound Systems
- Recorded At – Music Grinder Studios
- Mixed At – Yamaha R & D Studio
- Mixed At – Music Grinder Studios
- Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Published By – Old Brompton Road Music
- Published By – Almo Music Corp.
- Published By – WB Music Corp.
- Published By – Silver Sun Music
- Published By – DQ Music
- Published By – Baker's Tune
- Published By – Rodsongs
- Published By – Welbeck Music
- Published By – ATV Music
- Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
- Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation
Credits
- Art Direction, Photography By – Carol Friedman
- Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Alex Brown (tracks: 2, 8), Anita Baker (tracks: 1 to 6), Bunny Hull (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8), Darryl Phinnissee* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 6 to 8), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8), Lynn Davis (tracks: 6), Natalie D. Jackson* (tracks: 5), Philip Ingram* (tracks: 6), Vesta Williams (tracks: 2, 8)
- Bass – David B. Washington (tracks: 3, 5, 8), Freddy "Ready Freddie" Washington* (tracks: 1, 2, 7), Jimmy Haslip (tracks: 4)
- Creative Director – Hale Milgrim
- Design – Sue Keston
- Drums – Arthur Marbury III* (tracks: 3, 5), Ricky Lawson (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8)
- Engineer – Barney Perkins (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8), Gary Skardina (tracks: 6), Robert Feist (tracks: 6)
- Engineer [Assistant, United Sound] – Tony Ray (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8)
- Engineer [Assistants, Yamaha R&D Studios] – Fred Law (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8), Keith Cohen (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8), Keith Seppanen (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8)
- Executive-Producer – Anita Baker
- Guitar – Donald Griffin (tracks: 4, 8), Gregg Moore (tracks: 1, 2, 7), Michael J. Powell (tracks: 3, 5)
- Keyboards – Anita Baker (tracks: 8), Sir Gant* (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8), Vernon Fails (tracks: 3, 5)
- Management – BNB Associates Ltd., Sherwin Bash
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Mixed By – Barney Perkins (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8), Michael J. Powell (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8)
- Mixed By [Re-mixed By] – Barney Perkins (tracks: 6), Michael J. Powell (tracks: 6)
- Percussion – Lawrence Fratangelo* (tracks: 3, 5), Lorenzo Brown (tracks: 3), Paulinho da Costa (tracks: 1, 2, 6 to 8)
- Producer – Gary Skardina (tracks: 6), Marti Sharron (tracks: 6), Michael J. Powell (tracks: 1 to 5, 7, 8)
- Saxophone – Don Myrick (tracks: 2), Donald Albright (tracks: 8)
Notes
℗ © 1986 Elektra/Asylum RecordsBarcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 075596044424
- Barcode (Print): 0 7559-60444-2 4
- Matrix / Runout: Record Service 960444-2 02
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album, Spe) | Elektra, Elektra | 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | US | 1986 |
| 960 444-2 | Anita Baker | Rapture (CD+G, Album) | Elektra | 960 444-2 | Europe | 1986 |
| LSEL 71036 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album) | Jugoton | LSEL 71036 | Yugoslavia | 1986 |
| none | Anita Baker | Rapture (8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) | Atlantic, Rhino Records | none | 2012 | |
| E4-60444, 60444-4 | Anita Baker | Rapture (Cass, Album, Club) | Elektra, Elektra | E4-60444, 60444-4 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Sweet LoveWords By, Music By – Anita Baker, Gary Bias, Louis A. Johnson |
4:26 |
| A2 | You Bring Me JoySaxophone – Don MyrickWords By, Music By – David Lasley |
4:24 |
| A3 | Caught Up In The RaptureLyrics By – Dianne QuanderMusic By – Garry Glenn |
5:07 |
| A4 | Been So LongBass – Jimmy HaslipWords By, Music By – Anita Baker |
5:07 |
| B1 | MysteryFinger Snaps [Finger Pops] – Alpha L. Perkins, Holli L. Perkins, Michael J. Powell, Warren WoodsWords By, Music By – Rod Temperton |
4:56 |
| B2 | No One In The WorldBass – Neil StubenhausDrums – John Robinson Guitar – Dean ParksKeyboards – Randy KerberLyrics By – Marti SharronMusic By – Ken HirschRhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson*Synthesizer [Synthesizer Overdubs] – Greg Philinganes*, Paul Chiten |
4:10 |
| B3 | Same Ole LoveWords By, Music By – Darryl K. Roberts, Marilyn McLeod |
4:05 |
| B4 | Watch Your StepSaxophone – Donald AlbrightWords By, Music By – Anita Baker |
4:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Recorded At – Yamaha R & D Studio
- Recorded At – United Sound Systems
- Recorded At – Music Grinder Studios
- Mixed At – Yamaha R & D Studio
- Mixed At – Music Grinder Studios
- Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Pressed By – Allied Record Company
- Published By – Old Brompton Road Music
- Published By – Almo Music Corp.
- Published By – WB Music Corp.
- Published By – Silver Sun Music
- Published By – DQ Music
- Published By – Baker's Tune
- Published By – Rodsongs
- Published By – Welbeck Music
- Published By – ATV Music
- Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Credits
- Art Direction, Photography By – Carol Friedman
- Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Alex Brown (tracks: A2, B4), Anita Baker (tracks: A1 to B2), Bunny Hull (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Darryl Phinnissee* (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2 to B4), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Lynn Davis (tracks: B2), Natalie D. Jackson* (tracks: B1), Philip Ingram* (tracks: B2), Vesta Williams (tracks: A2, B4)
- Bass – David B. Washington (tracks: A3, B1, B4), Freddy "Ready Freddie" Washington* (tracks: A1, A2, B3)
- Creative Director – Hale Milgrim
- Design – Sue Keston
- Drums – Arthur Marbury III* (tracks: A3, B1), Ricky Lawson (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4)
- Engineer – Barney Perkins (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Gary Skardina (tracks: B2), 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] – Fred Law (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Keith Cohen (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Keith Seppanen (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
- Executive-Producer – Anita Baker
- Guitar – Donald Griffin (tracks: A4, B4), Gregg Moore (tracks: A1, A2, B3), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A3, B1)
- Keyboards – Anita Baker (tracks: B4), Sir Gant* (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B3, B4), Vernon Fails (tracks: A3, B1)
- Management – BNB Associates Ltd., Sherwin Bash
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Mixed By – Barney Perkins (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
- Mixed By [Re-mixed By] – Barney Perkins (tracks: B2), Michael J. Powell (tracks: B2)
- Other [Hair And Make-up] – Donyale McRae
- Other [Stylist] – Lisa Silvestri
- Percussion – Lawrence Fratangelo* (tracks: A3, B1), Lorenzo Brown (tracks: A3), Paulinho da Costa (tracks: A1, A2, B2 to B4)
- Producer – Gary Skardina (tracks: B2), Marti Sharron (tracks: B2), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)
Notes
All songs except "No One In The World" Recorded at Yamaha R&D Studio, Glendale, CA.Additional recording: United Sound Systems, Inc. Detroit, Mich.
Mixed at Yamaha R&D Studio.
"No One In The World" Recorded & mixed at Music Grinder Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA.
Re-mixed at Yamaha R&D Studio.
Mastered at Bernie Grundman Studios.
Vernon Fails and David Washington appear courtesy of Yellow Rose Productions
Paulinho da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records
Jimmy Haslip and Ricky Lawson appear courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
This album is dedicated to Mrs. Lois Landry, "you're truly a blessing in my life."
℗ 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records for United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
© 1986 Elektra/Asylum Records
Printed in U.S.A.
A1: © 1986 Old Brompton Road Music (ASCAP) Adm. by Jobete Music Co., Inc.
A2: © 1980 Almo Music Corp., ASCAP
A3: © 1985 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) / Silver Sun Music (ASCAP) & DQ Music (ASCAP)
All rights on behalf of Silver Sun Music adm. by WB Music Corp., ASCAP
A4, B4: © 1986 Baker's Tune, BMI
B1: © 1983 Rodsongs (PRS) administered by Almo Music Corp. in the U.S. & Canada
B2: © 1984 ATV Music, BMI / Welbeck Music, ASCAP
B3: © 1986 Jobete Music Company Inc., ASCAP
Includes printed inner sleeve with lyrics.
AR in matrix = Allied pressing
SPAR in runout: the metal process was done at Specialty Records Corporation
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 7559-60444-1
- Other (Catalog #, Spine): 9 60444-1
- Other (Catalog #, Labels & Inner Sleeve): 60444-1
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side One): ST-E-60444-1-A-AR
- Matrix / Runout (Label, Side Two): ST-E-60444-1-B-AR
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Etched, Side One): STE-60444-A-1 1-2 SPAR 0-SMI-1 Δ11840 B-22846
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Etched, Side Two): STE-60444-B-1 1-2 SPAR Δ11840-X 0-SMI-1 B-22847
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, Stamped, Sides One & Two): SRC (Large S with the R and C in the loops)
- Rights Society: ASCAP, BMI, PRS
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album, Spe) | Elektra, Elektra | 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | US | 1986 |
| AMCY-3002 | Anita Baker | Rapture (CD, Album, RE) | Elektra | AMCY-3002 | Japan | 1997 |
| LSEL 71036 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album) | Jugoton | LSEL 71036 | Yugoslavia | 1986 |
| none | Anita Baker | Rapture (8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) | Atlantic, Rhino Records | none | 2012 | |
| E4-60444, 60444-4 | Anita Baker | Rapture (Cass, Album, Club) | Elektra, Elektra | E4-60444, 60444-4 | US | 1986 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Sweet LoveWritten-By – Baker*, Bias*, Johnson* |
4:24 |
| A2 | You Bring Me JoyWritten-By – David Lasley |
4:26 |
| A3 | Caught Up In The RaptureWritten-By – Quander*, Glenn* |
5:07 |
| A4 | Been So LongWritten-By – Anita Baker |
5:07 |
| B1 | MysteryWritten-By – Rod Temperton |
4:56 |
| B2 | No One In The WorldWritten-By – Hirsch*, Sharron* |
4:10 |
| B3 | Same Ole LoveWritten-By – Roberts*, McLeod* |
4:05 |
| B4 | Watch Your StepWritten-By – Anita Baker |
4:54 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Record Service GmbH
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
- Published By – Jobete Music (UK) Ltd.
- Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
- Published By – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Published By – Baker's Tune
- Published By – ATV Music Ltd.
- Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
- Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation
Credits
- Executive-Producer – Anita Baker
- Producer – Gary Skardina (tracks: B3), Marti Sharron (tracks: B3), Michael J. Powell (tracks: A1-A4, B1, B2, B4.)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Label Code (for Elektra): LC 0192
- Barcode: 0 7559-60444-1
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album, Spe) | Elektra, Elektra | 9 60444-1, 60444-1 | US | 1986 |
| 960 444-2 | Anita Baker | Rapture (CD+G, Album) | Elektra | 960 444-2 | Europe | 1986 |
| LSEL 71036 | Anita Baker | Rapture (LP, Album) | Jugoton | LSEL 71036 | Yugoslavia | 1986 |
| none | Anita Baker | Rapture (8xFile, FLAC, Album, RM, 24b) | Atlantic, Rhino Records | none | 2012 | |
| E4-60444, 60444-4 | Anita Baker | Rapture (Cass, Album, Club) | Elektra, Elektra | E4-60444, 60444-4 | US | 1986 |
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