Billy Cobham Spectrum Vinyl LP Atlantic SD and similar items

Billy Cobham Spectrum Vinyl LP - Atlantic SD 7268 (1973) Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good + Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Some occasional light background noise, mostly on side two, no skips. Gatefold cover is solid with good image, light wear, no splits or writing. Includes original Atlantic inner sleeve. Matrix / Runout (Side A): ST-A-732895-A AT (PR) Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-A-732896-A AT PR Spectrum is the debut solo album by jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham. The recording process took place at Electric Lady Studios. According to bassist Leland Sklar it was done in just two or three days and almost every track that ended up on a record was "first or second take at the most". Leland Sklar remarked, "Spectrum is such a benchmark for so many people. There was a sort of fire in it. It was new ground and it wasn't very analytical. It was more flying by the seat of your pants. That's where great accidents happen, which seems impossible these days. We never did more than a couple of takes on any of it. It was more or less a two-day record. It went by so fast." Sklar as well as pianist Jan Hammer recall that the music was recorded live and was not edited or fixed in any way afterwards. This recording method captured Tommy Bolin breaking his high E string while soloing on "Taurian Matador" (approximately at 1:45 into the track) and continuing playing. Bolin used a Fender Stratocaster and a Maestro Echoplex delay unit, prominently heard on "Quadrant 4". Sklar attests that he played his 1962 Fender Jazz bass through a small Univox amp with a single 12? speaker. Not as well known at the time, Tommy Bolin plays lead guitar on four songs. Cobham had met Bolin years before, when he was a member of Zephyr. Bolin had recently joined rock band James Gang, and recorded his first album with that band just two months prior to the Spectrum sessions. Spectrum received positive reviews from contemporary critics. Scott Yanow was impressed by the record, writing years later in his review for AllMusic that Spectrum remains Cobham's best and an exceptional jazz fusion album with "rock-ish rhythms and jazz improvising". Track listing A1 Quadrant 4 4:30 Searching For The Right Door (6:33) A2a Searching For The Right Door A2b Spectrum Anxiety (4:45) A3a Anxiety A3b Taurian Matador B1 Stratus 9:50 B2a To The Women In My Life B2b Le Lis Snoopy's Search (7:39) B3a Snoopy's Search B3b Red Baron Personnel Cannonball Adderley ? alto saxophone Nat Adderley ? cornet Bobby Timmons ? piano Sam Jones ? bass Louis Hayes ? drums _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects. MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint. NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage. GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.