Mannequin Records present Atelier du Mal's "Noblesse Oblige", originally self-released on cassette in 1984. A brilliant comet of the Italian new wave scene, Atelier du Mal were formed in Florence in 1983 by Lapo Pistelli [ synths, electronic drums ], Iacopo Ficai Veltroni [ bass, synth ], and Ignazio Matteini [ drum programming, percussions ]. Recorded in 1984, Noblesse Oblige was the first, and subsequently the only, demo tape by the group, using classic gear like Korg Ms-20, Roland Tr-606, Roland Tr-808, Roland Juno 60, and Roland TB-303.

For fans of: John Foxx, Tuxedomoon, Ultravox, Oppenheimer Analysis, Central Unit. Mastered by Rude 66; Graphic design by Alessandro Adriani.

Originaly published as a demo tape in 1984.