Weather Report – Heavy Weather (Vinyl LP, 1977, Columbia PC 34418, Pitman Press)

Why This Record Matters
Heavy Weather became Weather Report's commercial breakthrough and includes “Birdland,” one of Joe Zawinul's best-known compositions. The lineup centers on Zawinul, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Alex Acuña, and Manolo Badrena, with Pastorius also co-producing the album. “Teen Town” and “Havona” further showcase Pastorius's major role in the group's evolving fusion sound.

Collector Note
This 1977 U.S. Columbia PC 34418 edition is a Columbia Records Pitman pressing. The supplied Variant 2 runouts carry the Artisan Sound Recorders logo, identifying the lacquer-cutting facility for this edition. This copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Strong VG player copy.
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Press
Label: Columbia – PC 34418
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Jazz, Rock
Style: Jazz-Rock, Fusion

Matrix / Runout
A Side Etch exc Artisan, D, ᴘ stamps, var. 2: PAL-34418-1D [Artisan logo] D P
B Side Etch exc Artisan, º, E, ᴘ stamps, var. 2: PBL-34418-1C [Artisan logo] º E P

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Birdland – 5:59
A2 A Remark You Made – 6:52
A3 Teen Town – 2:53
A4 Harlequin – 4:00

Side B
B1 Rumba Mamá – 2:12
B2 Palladíum – 4:45
B3 The Juggler – 5:05
B4 Havona – 6:03

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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