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PROBLEMI

by Francisco D'Argento

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Problemi (Original Mix) 05:59
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Problemi (Donald Dust's Squish Mix) 08:39
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Problemi (Dr Valentines' Nello Spazio Mix) 06:18
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Problemi (Vanity Project Robotalo Mix) 06:28
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Snippets: soundcloud.com/claptrap_clptrp/clptrp007-francisco-dargento

One original mix, never before released on vinyl, alongside three brand new remixes from Claptrap Allstars.

Francisco D’Argento may not have been a pioneer of the Italo Disco movement that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but his sun-soaked, refined approach captured the spirit of the era with unmistakable charm.

While D’Argento received critical attention from local press and music journals, his work unfortunately never connected with a wider audience. In later years, his output gradually slowed, and his early recordings slipped into obscurity.

With the support of the D’Argento estate, this forgotten gem has been lovingly restored and remastered from the original ½-inch tape, bringing new life to an overlooked piece of Italian electronic music history.

This release presents the original version, an uptempo, high nrg direct italo cut featuring D’Argento’s own vocals, alongside the voice of his second wife, actress and model Eleanora D’Argento.

Donald Dust delivers a powerful and thumping rework for the A2 the “Squish Mix”, a stretched-out, dubbed-out interpretation built for those late-night, hot and heavy dancefloors.

Dr Valentine takes things into the cosmos with the “Nello Spazio Mix”, slowing the tempo and drifting into hypnotic space.

Closing out the EP, Vanity Project presents a darker Robotalo Remix, stripping away the original’s outer layer and revealing a shadowy, dark-disco driven version.

Buon ascolto!

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released July 31, 2026

Track A1 - Released in amicable agreement the D'Argento Family, and his estranged musical collaborator whom gave his blessing on the condition he would not be credited and referred to only as “Roberto” to protect his reputation as a semi famous weatherman.

Remixes Produced by
A2 - Donald Dust
B1 - Dr Valentines
B2 - Vanity Project

Artwork by Lorenz Klingebiel
Mastered by Sam Smith at Green Door, Glasgow.
Distrubuted by Rubadub.

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