Sebastian C. – Under The Sea (7” Vinyl, 45 RPM, 1990 UK)
Overview:
Dive into the enchanting world of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” with this collectible 7” vinyl record featuring the iconic song “Under the Sea” by Sebastian C. Released in 1990 by Hollywood Records, this single is a must-have for fans of the beloved animated film and vinyl enthusiasts alike.
Key Features:
• Title: Under The Sea
• Artist: Sebastian C.
• Label: Hollywood Records – SEBC 1
• Format: Vinyl, 7”, 45 RPM
• Country: UK
• Released: October 22, 1990
• Genre: Electronic
• Style: Dub, Disco
Tracklist:
• Side A:
• Under The Sea (Atlantic Ocean Single Mix) – 3:36
• Side B:
• Under The Sea (Original version) – 3:12
Credits:
• Phonographic Copyright ℗: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
• Copyright ©: The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Music Company, Wonderland Music Company, Inc.
• Distributed By: The Total Record Company, BMG UK Limited
• Original Arrangement: Alan Menken, Robbie Merkin
• Music By: Alan Menken
• Original Production: Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Robert Kraft
• Remix, Additional Production, Arrangement: Jellybean
• Vocals: Samuel E. Wright
• Words By: Howard Ashman
Description:
“Under the Sea” is a vibrant and joyful song from Disney’s 1989 animated film “The Little Mermaid,” composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman. It captures the lively spirit of the ocean with its Caribbean calypso and reggae influences. Performed by Samuel E. Wright, the track won both the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1989 and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1991.
This 7” vinyl record includes two versions of the song: the Atlantic Ocean Single Mix on side A, and the original version on side B. The record is distributed by The Total Record Company and BMG UK Limited, ensuring high-quality production and distribution.
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Add the magic of Disney’s “Under the Sea” to your vinyl collection today and relive the joy and wonder of “The Little Mermaid”!
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Sebastian C. – Under The Sea
Label: Hollywood Records – SEBC 1
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: Oct 22, 1990
Genre: Electronic
Style: Dub, Disco
Under the Sea" is a song from Disney's 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid, composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman.[3] It is influenced by the calypso style of the Caribbean which originated in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as reggae, which originated in Jamaica.[citation needed] The song was performed in the film by Samuel E. Wright. The track won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1989,[3] the first for a Disney film since "Chim Chim Cher-ee" from Mary Poppins in 1964.[4] Additionally, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1991.
A Under The Sea (Atlantic Ocean Single Mix) 3:36
B Under The Sea (Original version) 3:12
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Copyright © – The Walt Disney Company
Copyright © – Walt Disney Music Company
Copyright © – Wonderland Music Company, Inc.
Distributed By – The Total Record Company
Distributed By – BMG UK Limited
Arranged By [Original Arrangement] – Alan Menken, Robbie Merkin
Music By – Alan Menken
Producer [Original Production] – Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Robert Kraft
Remix, Producer [Additional Production], Arranged By – Jellybean*
Vocals – Samuel E. Wright
Words By – Howard Ashman