The Manhattan Transfer – Vocalese (LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, 1985, Atlantic 81266-1)

Why This Record Matters
Vocalese sets Jon Hendricks’ lyrics to established jazz instrumentals and features guest appearances by Bobby McFerrin, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Jon Hendricks, Richie Cole, and the Count Basie Orchestra. The album received 12 Grammy nominations and earned awards for Best Jazz Vocal Performance and the vocal arrangement of “Another Night In Tunisia.”

Collector Note
1985 US Specialty Records pressing on Atlantic, catalog number 81266-1, with the original inner sleeve included. The album was recorded and mixed by Elliot Scheiner and mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing
Label: Atlantic – 81266-1, 7 81266-1
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop, Vocal

Matrix / Runout
Side A: STA-855717-E 1-/SM1-2 [SRC logo]
Side B: STA-855717-▓ E 1-3 [SRC logo]

Tracklist
Side A
A1 That’s Killer Joe 5:02
A2 Rambo 3:19
A3 Airegin 3:19
A4 To You 3:53
A5 (You Should) Meet Benny Bailey 3:29
A6 Another Night In Tunisia 4:12

Side B
B1 Ray’s Rockhouse 5:06
B2 Blee Blop Blues 3:01
B3 Oh Yes, I Remember Clifford 3:45
B4 Sing Joy Spring 7:07
B5 Move 2:49

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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