Daft Punk – Random Access Memories

Label:	Columbia – 88883716861, Columbia – 88883 71686 1, Sony Music – 88883716861, Sony Music – 88883 71686 1
Format:	2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 180 Gram
Country:	UK, Europe & US
Released:	May 17, 2013
Genre:	Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Disco, Funk, Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1	Give Life Back To Music Bass – Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson* Guitar – Nile Rodgers, Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2), Chilly Gonzales* Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg Leisz Percussion – Quinn (3) Vocals, Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, N. Rodgers, P. Jackson Jr., T. Bangalter	4:35
A2	The Game Of Love Bass – Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson* Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2) Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg Leisz Vocals, Synthesizer – Daft Punk Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, T. Bangalter	5:22
A3	Giorgio By Moroder Bass – James Genus, Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson, Omar Hakim Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2), Daft Punk Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg Leisz Percussion – Quinn (3) Recorded By [Giorgio's Voice Recorded By] – Guillaume Le Braz Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Voice – Giorgio Moroder Written-By – G. Moroder, G.M. de Homem-Christo, T. Bangalter Bass – James Genus, Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson, Omar Hakim Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2), Daft Punk Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg Leisz Percussion – Quinn (3) Recorded By [Giorgio's Voice Recorded By] – Guillaume Le Braz Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Voice – Giorgio Moroder Written-By – G. Moroder, G.M. de Homem-Christo, T. Bangalter	9:04
B1	Within Bass – Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson* Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2), Daft Punk Percussion – Quinn (3) Piano [Solo Piano], Soloist [Solo Piano] – Chilly Gonzales* Vocals – Daft Punk Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, J. "Chilly Gonzales" Beck, T. Bangalter*	3:48
B2	Instant Crush Bass – Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson* Percussion – Quinn (3) Synthesizer, Keyboards, Guitar – Daft Punk Vocals, Lead Guitar, Co-producer – Julian Casablancas Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, J. Casablancas, T. Bangalter*	5:37
B3	Lose Yourself To Dance Bass – Nathan East Drums – John "JR" Robinson* Guitar – Nile Rodgers Vocals – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, N. Rodgers, Ph. Williams, T. Bangalter	5:53
C1	Touch Bass – James Genus Choir – Alissa M. Crenshaw, Alycia Grant, Chelsea T. DiBlasi, Elaina S. Crenshaw, Emma S. Gunn, Jeffrey Gunn, Jessica Rotter, Joshua Britt, Alexandra Gunn, Mariah A. Britt, Shirley Koesnadi, Victor Pineschi Conductor [Choir] – Angie Jaree Drums – Omar Hakim, Quinn (3) Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2) Lap Steel Guitar [Lap Steel] – Greg Leisz Ondes Martenot – Thomas Bloch Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Vocals – Daft Punk, Paul Williams (2) Written-By – C. Caswell, G.M. de Homem-Christo, P. Williams, T. Bangalter* Bass – James Genus Choir – Alissa M. Crenshaw, Alycia Grant, Chelsea T. DiBlasi, Elaina S. Crenshaw, Emma S. Gunn, Jeffrey Gunn, Jessica Rotter, Joshua Britt, Alexandra Gunn, Mariah A. Britt, Shirley Koesnadi, Victor Pineschi Conductor [Choir] – Angie Jaree Drums – Omar Hakim, Quinn (3) Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2) Lap Steel Guitar [Lap Steel] – Greg Leisz Ondes Martenot – Thomas Bloch Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Vocals – Daft Punk, Paul Williams (2) Written-By – C. Caswell, G.M. de Homem-Christo, P. Williams, T. Bangalter*	8:18
C2	Get Lucky Bass – Nathan East Drums – Omar Hakim Guitar – Nile Rodgers, Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2) Synthesizer – Daft Punk Vocals – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, N. Rodgers, Ph. Williams, T. Bangalter	6:09
C3	Beyond Bass – James Genus Drums – Omar Hakim Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2) Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel], Lap Steel Guitar [Lap Steel] – Greg Leisz Vocals, Synthesizer – Daft Punk Written-By – C. Caswell, G.M. de Homem-Christo, P. Williams, T. Bangalter	4:50
D1	Motherboard Bass – James Genus Glass Harmonica [Cristal Baschet] – Thomas Bloch Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2) Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg Leisz Percussion – Omar Hakim, Quinn (3) Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, T. Bangalter	5:41
D2	Fragments Of Time Bass – James Genus, Nathan East Co-producer – Todd Edwards Drums – Omar Hakim Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – Chris Caswell (2), Daft Punk Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel] – Greg Leisz Percussion – Quinn (3) Synthesizer [Lead Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Vocals – Todd Edwards Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, T. Bangalter, T. Imperatrice*	4:39
D3	Doin' It Right Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – Daft Punk Vocals – Daft Punk, Panda Bear Written-By – G.M. de Homem-Christo, N. Lennox, T. Bangalter*	4:11
D4	Contact Bass – James Genus Co-producer – DJ Falcon Drums – Omar Hakim Performer [Sample From "We Ride Tonight"] – The Sherbs Synthesizer [Modular Synthesizer] – DJ Falcon, Daft Punk Written-By – D. Braithwaite, G. Porter, G.M. de Homem-Christo, S. Queme, T. Bangalter, T. Mitchell	6:23

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Copyright © – Daft Life Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Daft Life Ltd.
Licensed To – Columbia Records
Distributed By – Sony Music Entertainment
Distributed By – Sony Music Entertainment Poland Sp. z o.o.
Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BD11929
Published By – Imagem Music
Published By – Daft Music
Published By – Because Music
Published By – XLC Music
Published By – Miss Mittie Music
Published By – Giorgio Moroder Publishing Co.
Published By – EMI Music Publishing
Published By – Julian Casablancas Publishing
Published By – Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
Published By – EMI April Music Inc.
Published By – More Water From Nazareth
Published By – Sunset Squid Music
Published By – Kazz Song, Inc.
Published By – Todd Imperatrice
Published By – Chrysalis
Published By – Stéphane Quême
Published By – Perfect Pitch Publishing
Recorded At – Studio Gang
Recorded At – Henson Recording Studios
Recorded At – Conway Studios
Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios
Recorded At – Capitol Studios
Mixed At – Conway Studios
Mastered At – Gateway Mastering
Mastered At – Translab

Credits

Arranged By [Arrangements] – Chris Caswell (2), Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Thomas Bangalter
Conductor [Orchestra] – Douglas Walter* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Contractor [Orchestra] – Joseph Solido (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Coordinator [Booth (Orchestra)] – Chris Caswell (2) (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Jackie O'Brien, Sam Cooper (3)
Cover [Cover Art], Artwork By [Cover Art] – Cédric Hervet*, Warren Fu
Creative Director – Cédric Hervet*
Design Concept [Concept], Art Direction – Cédric Hervet*, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Paul Hahn, Thomas Bangalter, Warren Fu
Directed By [Media Director] – Biz3, Kathryn Frazier
Edited By [Music Editor] – David Channing
Engineer [Digital Audio Engineer] – Daniel Lerner
Illustration – Warren Fu
Lacquer Cut By – Chab (2)
Legal – Clintons UK*, Peter Button
Management – Paul Hahn
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig, Chab (2)
Mixed By – Mick Guzauski
Mixed By [Assistant Mixing Engineers] – Peter Franco, Seth Waldmann
Orchestra, Bass – Charles Berghofer* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Don Ferrone* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Drew Dembowski (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Bass Clarinet [B. Clarinet] – Gene Cipriano (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Bass Trombone – Craig Gosnell (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Bassoon – Judith Farmer* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Cello [Cellos] – Armen Ksajikian (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Christina Soule (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Paula Hochalter* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Timothy Loo (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Vanessa F. Smith* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Clarinet [Clarinets] – Gene Cipriano (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Marty Krystall (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, English Horn [E. Horn] – David Kosoff* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Flute [Flutes] – Greg Huckins (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Sara Andon (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Steve Kajala (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, French Horn [French Horns] – Danielle Ondarza (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), James Atkinson* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Justin Hageman (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Nathan Campbell (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Stephanie O'Keefe (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Oboe – Earl Dumler (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Percussion [Percussions] – Brian Kilmore* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Mark Converse (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Trombone [Trombones] – Andrew Martin* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Bob McChesney (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Charles Looper* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Charles Morillas* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Trumpet [Trumpets] – Charles Findley* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Gary Grant (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Larry McGuire (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Warren Luening (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Viola [Violas] – Alma Fernandez (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Andrew Picken (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Carolyn Riley (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Harry Shirinian (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Jody Rubin (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Ray Tischer (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Rodney Wirtz (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Roland Kato (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Violin [Violins] – Audrey Solomon (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Calabria McChesney (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Carrie Kennedy (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Cynthia Moussas* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Irina Voloshina (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Joel Pargman (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Johana Krejci (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Kevin Connolly (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Lisa Dondlinger (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Lisa Sutton (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Margaret Wooten (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Mary K. Sloan* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Miwako Watanabe (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Neel Hammond (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Nina Evtuhov (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Olivia Tsui (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Rafael Rishik (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Rita Weber (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Samuel Fischer (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Sara Perkins* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1), Song Lee* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestra, Violin [Violins], Concertmaster – Assa Dori* (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Chris Caswell (2) (tracks: A3, C1, C3, D1)
Producer – Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Thomas Bangalter
Recorded By – Florian Lagatta, Mick Guzauski, Peter Franco
Recorded By [Additional Recording Engineers] – Alana Da Fonseca, Bill Rahko, Charlie Pakkari*, Cory Brice, Derek Karlquist, Doug Tyo, Eric Eylands, Eric Weaver, Kevin Mills, Kyle Stevens (3), Miguel Lara (2), Mike Larson (4), Nicolas Essig, Phil Joly, Seth Waldmann
Sound Designer – Gus Koven
Technician [Audio Consultant] – Jean-Pierre Janiaud

Notes

This entry is for the original 2013 first pressing release, cut by Chab (2) and lists the unique first pressing runout (without "-30372-").
To identify a true first pressing cut by Chab (2) look on side D for the following in the runout:
DL88883716861-2 Chab.☆ BD11929-02 D2 IF LOVE IS THE ANSWER YOU'RE HOME [without "-30372-" in the runout]

Not to be confused with the 2013 repress Random Access Memories which contains the following on side D:
DL 88883716861-2 -30372- BD11929-02 - D2 P.USA Chab.☆ IF LOVE IS THE ANSWER YOU'RE HOME [note additional "-30372-" stamped in the runout]

Release date:
Continental Europe & Ireland 17 May, UK 20 May, USA 21 May

Includes a voucher for downloading the album in MP3, 320 kbps.

Later reissues with 'DREAM BEYOND DREAMS' in the runout:
Random Access Memories (2017, lacquer cut by 'GOPHER')
Random Access Memories (2017, lacquer cut by 'GOPHER')
Random Access Memories (2021, lacquer cut by 'Ben. S & MPƵ')

Sealed copies have a sticker on the front:
Feat. Get Lucky & Lose Yourself To Dance
Daft Punk
180 gram double vinyl
Also includes digital download.
88883716861

Gatefold cover:
© 2013 and ℗ 2013 Daft Life Limited under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment / Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment / Dystrybucja w Polsce: Sony Music Entertainment Poland Sp. z o.o., ul. Chóralna 14, 02-879 Warszawa [...] Made in the EU / Columbia is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment

Booklet:
[includes detailed credits & complete lyrics to each track]

Songs published by:
Track A1: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, XLC Music (BMI), Miss Mittie Music (BMI)
Track A2: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France
Track A3: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Giorgio Moroder Publishing (ASCAP)
Track B1: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, EMI Music Publishing
Track B2: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Julian Casablancas Publishing (ASCAP) for North America & Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited for rest of the world. Julian Casablancas appears courtesy of Rough Trade / RCA Records
Track B3: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, XLC Music (BMI), EMI April Music, Inc. obo itself and More Water From Nazareth (ASCAP)
Track C1: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Sunset Squid Music, Kazz Song, Inc
Track C2: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, XLC Music (BMI), EMI April Music, Inc. obo itself and More Water From Nazareth (ASCAP)
Track C3: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Sunset Squid Music, Kazz Song, Inc.
Track D1: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France
Track D2: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Todd Imperatrice (ASCAP)
Track D3: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Panda Lennox (ASCAP) published by Chrysalis. Panda Bear appears courtesy of Domino Records
Track D4: Imagem Music for the world excluding France, Daft Music / Because Music for France, Stephane Queme, Perfect Pitch Music Publishing (ASCAP). Contains a sample from The Sherbs recording "We Ride Tonight" produced under license from Liberation Music Pty Ltd and used by courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp. under license from Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Contains audio from the Apollo 17 mission used by courtesy of NASA and Capt. Eugene Cernan.

Recorded at:
Gang Recording Studio, Paris.
Henson Recording Studios, Hollywood.
Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood.
Electric Lady Studios, New York.
Capitol Studios, Hollywood.

Mixed at:
Conway Studios, Hollywood.

Mastered [...] at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME & Chab at Translab, Paris.

Labels:
© 2013 and ℗ 2013 Daft Life Limited under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment [...] Made in the EU

BPM:
[not provided on the release]
A1: 118-120 | A2: 90 | A3: 112-114
B1: 109-112 | B2: 110 | B3: 100
C1: 116/91 | C2: 116 | C3: 104
D1: 103 | D2: 130 | D3: 89 | D4: 124

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 8 88837 16861 8
Barcode (Scanned): 888837168618
Label Code: LC00162
Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): AL88883716861-2 BD11929-01 A2 Chab.☆
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BL88883716861-2 BD11929-01 B2 Chab☆
Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, etched): CL88883716861-2 BD11929-02 C2 Chab.☆
Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, etched): DL88883716861-2 Chab.☆ BD11929-02 D2 IF LOVE IS THE ANSWER YOU'RE HOME

Other Versions (5 of 52)View All

	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Random Access Memories (CD, Album)	Columbia	88883716862	Europe	2013
Recently Edited	Random Access Memories (CD, Album)	Columbia, Sony Music	88883716862	Australia	2013
Recently Edited	Random Access Memories (13×File, FLAC, Album, Stereo, 24 bits / 88.2 kHz)	Columbia	0886443927087	France	2013
Recently Edited	Random Access Memories (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Slipcase)	Columbia	88883716862	Australia	2013
	Random Access Memories = ランダム・アクセス・メモリーズ (CD, Album)	Sony Records Int'l	SICP 3817	Japan	2013

Reviews

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jasonsouza77inusa Jun 17, 2022

spoke to someone recently and he said there is no point paying $$$$ for an LP copy regardless if it has CHAB if you're home in the deadwax or not. the original master was 88k high res digital. i think its downloadable from high res digital music sites. im sure LP owners will disagree with me. i say if you have a decent DAC in your setup, its best to go for the 88k files. this is from SH forums: "Yes, the mother of all masters is the HD version on Qobuz and HDTracks. From that one they made "re-masters" for cd, itunes and vinyl each with slight specific changes for their target medium/audience.Bob Ludwig did a digital pre-master of the analog recording tapes (Ampex) in the US because they couldn't take analogue tapes through airport scanners or something. They took the digital pre-master from Ludwig then to Chab in France who mastered together with Thomas Bangalter the 88.2 HD version and from those they made adaptions for vinyl, cd and itunes."

efventures Apr 20, 2022

Can someone elaborate which variant is actually the very valuable (asset/market eval wise) one? I have two different ones and have seen people listing it for $400 occasionally

forever1995 Apr 15, 2022

One of my favorite records of all time. Stoked to get a great pressing from Amazon that was a 2013 surprise. It has If love is the answer you’re home” etched in the runout groove of side 4 :)

Jdlcbadia_67 Mar 20, 2022

Soy incapaz de saber si mi copia es de 2013 o de 2021. Lo que si que es una maravilla. Un doble LP sin defectos, cosa que no puedo afirmar de todos los que estoy comprando. Artísticamente y en lo técnico casi perfecto. Me suscribo

Fuzzynightmares Mar 14, 2022

Have attempted to purchase this pressing twice, first was a scammer and his account was removed, second sent the 2021 repress. Is the Chab version worth the continued frustration hunting down?

dylaf Mar 2, 2022

Edited 4 months ago

For us 90's kids, there's only 1 Daft Punk LP... Bangalter knew his way around drum machines like the 303 like a wizard; the slick 'Cerrone' like production that followed on LP's like 'Discovery' & 'Random Access Memories' is extremely well done, & with a hint of DP's greatness intertwined, but, there's not a dot of the anarchic, insanely technical, mind blowing, multi- genre hopping, intensive musically educated genius & reference points of 'Homework'. It was a landmark album crossing into every DJ's set of the era, perhaps the greatest wonky electronic pop LP of all time. It's personality, balls & originality was never bettered. Following LP's like 'RAM' focus on just the disco element, a more commercially viable product, but for me (and allow my honesty please), absolutely flat in comparison.

Orlan7 Feb 24, 2022

Is this 33 rpm? Or Is there one of the versions that Is 33rpm?

12inchrules Feb 14, 2022

I bet a lot of people get the repress, not the 2013 version. All these mint 2013 versions on offer doesn't sound correct to me. A lot of people will have the nearly identical 2021 version.

Premo69 Feb 5, 2022

At first I was put off by the overwhelming bass, but after listening to the whole thing I got used to it and the impression is very good. I’m not a great fan of Daft Punk, but this vinyl sounds great to me.

donneel Jan 28, 2022

BE CAREFUL WHEN BUYING SEALED VERSION. It looks identical on the outside to a couple of other version and the only way to tell them apart is the runout on the actual vinyl

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