Stanley Clarke – Stanley Clarke (Vinyl LP, 1974, Nemperor Records NE 431, Presswell Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Stanley Clarke’s 1974 self-titled album established a major early statement in his solo jazz-fusion catalog following his work with Return to Forever. Clarke produced and arranged the album and is joined by Tony Williams on drums, Bill Connors on guitar, and Jan Hammer on keyboards and synthesizer. The program includes “Vulcan Princess,” “Lopsy Lu,” “Power,” and the four-part “Life Suite.”

Collector Note
This 1974 U.S. Nemperor Records edition, catalog number NE 431, is a Presswell pressing without the later Warner Communications rim text. The supplied runouts carry STERLING mastering stamps, and this copy includes its confirmed original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Presswell Pressing
Label: Nemperor Records
Country: US
Released: December 1974
Genre: Jazz
Style: Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk, Fusion

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-NE-743221B Sterling
Side B: ST-NE-743222A Sterling

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Vulcan Princess – 4:00
A2 Yesterday Princess – 1:41
A3 Lopsy Lu – 7:03
A4 Power – 7:20

Side B
B1 Spanish Phases For Strings & Bass – 6:28
B2 Life Suite
B2a Part I – 1:48
B2b Part II – 4:17
B2c Part III – 1:03
B2d Part IV – 6:41

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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