Lana Del ReyDid You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd

Label:

Interscope Records – 0060244891951

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Limited Edition , Green, Alternative Artwork

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Ballad

Tracklist

A1 The Grants
Acoustic GuitarMike Hermosa
Backing VocalsShikena Jones
BassZach Dawes*
Electric GuitarBenji Lysaght
EngineerMichael Harris (10)
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Mark Aguilar (3)
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByDean Reid
Piano, Synth [Synth Bass], Synth [Prophet], Organ [Hammond B3], Strings, Arranged By [String Arrangement]Drew Erickson
ProducerZach Dawes*
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByMike Hermosa
A2 Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Acoustic GuitarMike Hermosa
Acoustic Guitar, Effects [Sound Effects]Benji Lysaght
Backing VocalsVoncielle Faggett
CelloJake Braun*
Clarinet, SaxophoneLogan Hone
DrumsJim Keltner
Drums, Programmed By, Bass [Juno Bass], Electric GuitarJack Antonoff
EngineerMichael Harris (10)
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
Piano, Synth [Moog Bass], Conductor, Arranged By [String Arrangement]Drew Erickson
ProducerZach Dawes*
ViolinWynton Grant
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByMike Hermosa
A3 Sweet
CelloJake Braun*
EngineerMichael Harris (10)
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Jon Sher
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByMichael Harris (10)
Piano, Organ [Hammond B3], Bass [Prophet Bass], Conductor, Arranged By [String Arrangement]Drew Erickson
ProducerLana Del Rey
ViolinWynton Grant
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
A4 A&W
Backing VocalsSam Dew
Drums, Programmed By, Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Chimes, Piano, Synth [Moog Bass], Synth [Juno], Synth [Moog FX], MellotronJack Antonoff
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Rémy Dumelz
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
ProducerLana Del Rey
Recorded ByLaura Sisk
Vocals, Backing Vocals, GlockenspielLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
B1 Judah Smith Interlude
Electric Guitar, Piano, Programmed ByJack Antonoff
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
ProducerLana Del Rey
Recorded ByLaura Sisk
VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
B2 Candy Necklace
Arranged By [Strings Arranged By]Ian Doerr
Double BassBrian Long (7)
Electric GuitarWill Worden
Electric Piano [Rhodes], Mellotron, CelestaIan Doerr
EngineerKaleb Rollins
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Gregg White (3)
FeaturingJon Batiste
Lead Guitar [Lead Electric Guitar]Nick Waterhouse (2)
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByDean Reid
Pedal Steel Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Acoustic GuitarConnor Gallaher
PianoJon Batiste
ProducerZach Dawes*
Producer [Additional Production]Nick Waterhouse (2)
Twelve-String Guitar [12 String Electric Guitar]Jackson Macintosh
Violin, CelloFelix Havstad Ziska
VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
B3 Jon Batiste Interlude
Bass, Drums, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Piano, Programmed ByJack Antonoff
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
ProducerZach Dawes*
VocalsLana Del Rey
Vocals, PianoJon Batiste
Written-ByLana Del Rey
B4 Kintsugi
Drums, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Synth [Prophet]Jack Antonoff
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
ProducerLana Del Rey
Vocals, WhistleLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
C1 Fingertips
EngineerMichael Harris (10)
Engineer [Assistant Engineer]Jon Sher
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByDean Reid
Piano, Organ [Hammond B3], Synth [Prophet Bass], Synth [Prophet Pad], Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Mellotron [Mellotron Choir], Strings, Arranged By [String Arrangement]Drew Erickson
ProducerDrew Erickson
VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
C2 Paris, Texas
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mellotron, Piano, Synth [Moog Bass]Jack Antonoff
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
FeaturingSYML
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
PianoBrian Fennell
ProducerLana Del Rey
VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByLana Del Rey
C3 Grandfather Please Stand On The Shoulders Of My Father While He's Deep-Sea Fishing
Drums, Electric Guitar, Synth [Korg Synth], Mellotron, Synth [Juno Bass], Synth [Korg Bass]Jack Antonoff
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mastered By [RIOPY's Performance Mastered By]Dick Beetham
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
PianoJean-Phillipe Riopy*
ProducerLana Del Rey
Recorded By [RIOPY's Performance Recorded By], Mixed By [RIOPY's Performance Mixed By]Oli Jacobs
SaxophoneEvan Smith (2)
VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByRiopy
C4 Let The Light In
12-String Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric GuitarBenji Lysaght
Acoustic Guitar, PianoMike Hermosa
BassZach Dawes*
EngineerMichael Harris (10)
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Mark Aguilar (3)
FeaturingFather John Misty
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByDean Reid
Piano, Drums, Organ [Hammond B3], Synth [Prophet], Strings, Arranged By [String Arrangement]Drew Erickson
ProducerMike Hermosa
VocalsJosh Tillman*
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByMike Hermosa
D1 Margaret
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
FeaturingBleachers
Guitar, SynthMikey Freedom Hart
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
PercussionMike Riddleberger*
ProducerLana Del Rey
Recorded By [Evan Smith's Performance Recorded By]Evan Smith (2)
Recorded By [Mike Riddleberger's Performance Recorded By]Mike Riddleberger*
Recorded By [Mikey Freedom Hart's Performance Recorded By]Mikey Freedom Hart
Recorded By [Sean Hutchinson's Performance Recorded By]Sean Hutchinson (3)
Recorded By [Zem Audu's Performance Recorded By]Zem Audu
SaxophoneZem Audu
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Vocals, Backing Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Programmed By, Piano, Mellotron, Omnichord, Acoustic Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, BanjoJack Antonoff
Written-ByLana Del Rey
D2 Fishtail
Drums, Synth [Moog Bass], Programmed By, Piano, Omnichord, Mellotron, Electric Guitar, 12-String Acoustic GuitarJack Antonoff
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
ProducerLana Del Rey
VocalsLana Del Rey
Voice [Talking]Chuck Grant*
Written-ByLana Del Rey
D3 Peppers
Acoustic GuitarMike Hermosa
Bass, KeyboardsGus Seyffert
DrumsCarla Azar
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Chimes, Drums, Programmed By, Synth [Moog Model D]Jack Antonoff
EngineerMichael Harris (10)
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
FeaturingTommy Genesis
GuitarBenji Lysaght
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
Mixed By [Tommy Genesis's Performance Mixed By], Mastered By [Tommy Genesis's Performance Mastered By]Matthew Harvey*
OmnichordPhoenix Grant
ProducerLana Del Rey
Producer [Tommy Genesis's Performance Produced By]Father (11)
VocalsTommy Genesis
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Written-ByTommy Genesis
Written-By [Tommy Genesis's Performance Written By]Tommy Genesis
D4 Taco Truck x VB
Electric Guitar, Programmed By, Backing Vocals, Synth [Moog Bass], Synth [Juno Bass], Piano, Drums, Keyboards, Mellotron, Synth [Korg M1]Jack Antonoff
EngineerLaura Sisk
Engineer [Assistant Engineers]Megan Searl
Mastered ByRuairi O'Flaherty
Mixed ByLaura Sisk
ProducerLana Del Rey
Vocals, Backing VocalsLana Del Rey
Voice [Talking]Margaret Qualley
Written-ByMike Hermosa

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Lana Del Rey
  • Copyright ©Lana Del Rey
  • Licensed ToUniversal Music Operations Ltd.
  • Record CompanyUniversal International Music B.V.
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Published ByDucky Donath Music
  • Published BySony/ATV Songs LLC
  • Published ByNaht Jona LLC
  • Published ByBLF Music Group
  • Published ByIncognito Street Music
  • Mastered AtNomograph Mastering
  • Mastered At360 Mastering
  • Recorded AtBlack Door Studios
  • Recorded AtReal World Studios
  • Mixed AtReal World Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtSterling Sound
  • Pressed ByGZ Media – 253968E

Credits

  • Artwork [Artwork Produce At]Cineaste
  • Artwork [Artwork Producer]Taylor Vandegrift
  • DesignNeil Krug
  • Design Concept [Art Concept]Neil Krug
  • IllustrationKaiman Kazazian
  • Lacquer Cut ByJN-H*
  • Photography ByNeil Krug

Notes

Packaged in a gatefold sleeve.
Includes printed inner sleeves.
Originally d as the "Indies Exclusive" and sold at independent record stores and Urban Outfitters, etc.

Transparent hype sticker:
Limited edition green vinyl + alternative artwork
4859195

Rear sticker: Made In Czech Republic

500 copies of this release were retailed by Assai Records with an approved hand numbered Japanese style Obi under Assai Obi Editions.

A Polydor Records Release / An Interscope Records Release in the USA. ℗ & © 2023 Lana Del Rey under exclusive license to Universal Music Operations Limited.
Made in the EU. Universal International Music B.V., 's-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW Hilversum, Netherlands.

Photographed in Los Angeles in the summer of 2022

The Grants:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Sweet:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

A&W:
Published by Copyright Control / Ducky Donath Music (BMI) istered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Judah Smith Interlude:
Published by Copyright Control / Ducky Donath Music (BMI) istered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Candy Necklace:
Published by Copyright Control and Naht Jona LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA
Jon Batiste app-ears courtesy of Verve Records

Jon Batiste Interlude:
Published by Copyright Control and Naht Jona LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Kintsugi:
Published by Copyright Control / Ducky Donath Music (BMI) istered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Fingertips:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Paris, Texas:
Published by Copyright Control / BLF Music Group (BMI). istered by Incognito Street Music
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA
SYML's performance recorded at Black Door Studios in Sammamish, WA
SYML appears courtesy of Nettwerk Music Group

Grandfather Please Stand On The Shoulders Of My Father While He's Deep-Sea Fishing:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA
RIOPY's performance originally released on "RIOPY - Tree of Light" as 'FLO'
RIOPY's performance recorded and mixed by: Oli Jacobs at Real World Studios, UK
RIOPY's performance mastered by: Dick Beetham at 360 Mastering

Let The Light In:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA
Father John Misty appears courtesy of Sub Pop Records

Margaret:
Published by Copyright Control / Ducky Donath Music (BMI) istered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA
Bleachers appears courtesy of RCA Records

Fishtail:
Published by Copyright Control / Ducky Donath Music (BMI) istered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Peppers:
Published by Copyright Control
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA
Tommy Genesis's performance originally released on "Tommy Genesis - World Vision"...

Taco Truck x VB:
Published by Copyright Control / Ducky Donath Music (BMI) istered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Mastered... at Nomograph Mastering, Los Angeles CA

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 6 02448 59195 1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 602448591951
  • Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Label Code: LC 00309
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Other Versions (5 of 35)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Pink [Light Pink], Alternative Artwork, 180 Gram) Interscope Records 4859194, 00602448591944 Worldwide 2023
Recently Edited
Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Dark Pink, Alternative Artwork) Interscope Records 4859193, 00602448591937 Worldwide 2023
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Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (16×File, AAC, Album, 256 kbps) Interscope Records none Worldwide 2023
New Submission
Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc) Interscope Records 4859197, 00602448591975 Worldwide 2023
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Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2×LP, Album, Stereo) Interscope Records 4859191, 00602448591913 Worldwide 2023

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Reviews

  • Grootfaas's avatar
    Grootfaas
    No the best pressing. Some noise and distortion. Maybe you can clean it but new records you should not be cleanded, they should be perfect.
    • Rivenart's avatar
      Rivenart
      Why was the assai version merged with the green common variant? You are telling me that all the thousands of people who claim to own this have the 500 limited obi also?
      • netram's avatar
        netram
        My copy sounds excellent. No noise, pops or anything. Warm sound. Nothing to complain about.
        • Nikolai78's avatar
          Nikolai78
          Listening on my Technics SL1500c, Ortofon blue cart/stylus, with Project Tube Box S2 pre amp and Cambridge CX81 amp: sounds warm, quiet in the subtle moments, and powerful when it needs to be - awesome stuff. Another gorgeous album by Lana - she gets better and better.
          • aritergs's avatar
            aritergs
            Love this album, hate this pressing. Very noisy even after cleaning. Ugh.
            • Gio0319's avatar
              Gio0319
              I’ve owned 3 copies of this album (red, white, and green) and every one sounds dreadful. Loads of crackles, static, and pops. LANA also sounds like she’s underwater in half the tracks. She needs to find a new pressing plant cus this is dreadful
              • Paracklyd's avatar
                Paracklyd
                I have all 6 editions of this album on vinyl (white, two Black editions, pink-purple, green and red). Compared by sound. For me, the best sound is in white and pink-purple, they are the cleanest, without unfilled places, without noise. The noisiest are the two black vinyls editions - Like wood in a fireplace. Green and red vinyls have a lot of unfilled places, this can be clearly heard between tracks. I recommend white vinyl and pink-purple vinyl (from Amazon Exclusive) to Your collection. You will enjoy from listening these two vinyls editions.
                • suffolk.audiophile's avatar
                  My copy sounds OK.... I have pre-ordered the alternative "boob" cover that's being released in July 2023 on black wax.... Hopefully that'll be better sounding mastering wise. I suspect it's a re-cut from the original DSD masters as they're delaying the release as it's not ready for it's original June release date.
                  • maxal's avatar
                    maxal
                    Edited one year ago
                    "hand-numbered Japanese inspired Obi".

                    In order for it to work I guess this kind of ploy only needs 500 dummies to fall for it. The “Japanese inspired obi” can catch on, the perceived value increases, and the more people who believe it, the more contagious the idea of the value increases. No doubt much of the reasoning regarding perceived value in many items is over-inflated magic. [But, I personally try to draw a line at certain points.]

                    I’d like to cross out the dummies I just wrote, because it is a bit nasty, but come on – wake up! Yes, Lana is collectable; excellent singer, beautiful music, intelligent lyrics, heavy on sarcasm – we want a special edition. And some of the records are exciting to collect. I confess at first I wanted this edition, (when I thought it was authentic, and even that has some level of stupidity).

                    The use of the word “obi” derives from the sash / band on a kimono. You get these bands on books sometimes, the paper bands are used to information you wouldn’t want to print on the actual book jacket, thus leaving the book jacket uncluttered of certain info; mention of a relevant prize, quote, or dull details such as price, maybe the barcode, then you throw the obi away or keep it as a book mark (it can be called a tummy band in the west).

                    Similarly the genuine obi strips on Japanese items were printed and used for extra advertising you wouldn’t want on the item for sale (often Japanese particulars which weren’t relevant to the West), the obi is not artwork, it’s like a price tag – so obi strips for CDs and records. In some cases, not many, the actual Japanese item is a higher quality product (ie the actual CD can be a higher grade material than used in the West, sometimes there may be a bonus track . . . ). Because of that real extra value, the Japanese CDs have become collectable with their obi: the obi proved the Japanese provenance (not always Japanese but that is the classic example). With time, rather than discarding the obi, the obi was retained by the collector, and the obi increased the value of the item. Sometimes it was seen as a bit silly, but there was some reason behind it - provenance.

                    That reason then BREAKS when . . .

                    The obi for these Assai recordings: what real history do they have? Are they proving their true Japanese origin? What do the Japanese characters state on this UK product and to whom / why is it there? What is the obi’s purpose? – for advertising and other material, to allow the rest of the artwork to be cleaner? And then can the obi be thrown away? NO!!! Apparently we are told these Assai ‘obi’ are “Japanese inspired” – ie: FAKE. 100% FAKE.

                    Get it? Is that what you want to buy? Making a purchase is like voting for something, it validates it. I won’t be purchasing this. I like the pink edition – it is pretty.

                    Along comes a collector, “I like the obi, so I want it, if I think it’s worth it, I’ll buy it, don’t rain on my parade”. Ohhhh, OK, go ahead. But I find it a bit irritating that these are the sort of market forces which get exploited and make the market a tad crazy. As the old story goes, when the naked emperor walks by, it is good there is a child there, ready to declare it.
                    • Flipiq's avatar
                      Flipiq
                      The pops an crackled disapeared after wetgoat cleaning + tonar liquid solution and after that hummingguru ultrasonic cleaning. Who dont have this liquids and machine, i can understand the frustration...

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