Mark Isham – Vapor Drawings (CD, 1983, Windham Hill Records WD-1027)

Why This CD Matters
Vapor Drawings is Mark Isham’s debut solo album and was the first electronic-oriented album released by Windham Hill Records. Isham builds the nine instrumental compositions from synthesizers, trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, soprano saxophone, Steiner EVI, and electronic percussion. The album established the electronic and atmospheric direction Isham explored before his extensive later work as a film composer.

Collector Note
This U.S. Windham Hill Records CD carries catalog number WD-1027 and barcode 019341102724. The album was recorded at Eastcote Productions in London in April and May 1983 and was produced and engineered by Steven Miller. Mark Isham performs the principal instrumentation, with Peter Van Hooke contributing snare drum and electronic percussion.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Windham Hill Records
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Age, Ambient

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Many Chinas – 4:05
Sympathy And Acknowledgement – 8:17
On The Threshold Of Liberty – 7:27
When Things Dream – 2:43
Raffles In Rio – 4:38
Something Nice For My Dog – 2:49
Men Before The Mirror – 6:07
Mr. Moto’s Penguin (Who’d Be An Eskimo’s Wife?) – 3:18
In The Blue Distance – 4:06

Shipping & Handling
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Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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