Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters
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Sony Music Commercial Music Group – 88875078021 |
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US |
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Genre: |
Jazz |
Style: |
Jazz-Funk |
Tracklist
| A1 | Chameleon | 15:43 | |
| A2 | Watermelon Man | 6:30 | |
| B1 | Sly | 10:19 | |
| B2 | Vein Melter | 9:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright © – Columbia Records
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Columbia Records
- Record Company – Sony Music Entertainment
- Record Company – Catero Sound Company
- Published By – Hancock Music Company
- Manufactured For – Analogue Productions
- Manufactured By – Sony Music Entertainment
- Produced For – David Rubinson And Friends, Inc.
- Recorded At – Wally Heider Studios
- Recorded At – Different Fur Studios
- Lacquer Cut At – Sterling Sound
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Pressed By – Quality Record Pressings
- Printed By – Stoughton Printing Co.
Credits
- Design [Cover] – Victor Moscoso
- Engineer [Recording Engineer, Different Fur Trading Co.] – John Vieira
- Engineer [Recording Engineer, Wally Heider Studios] – Jeremy Zatkin
- Lacquer Cut By – RKS*
- Management [Artist Management] – Adamsdad Management Co.*
- Mastered By – Ryan Smith (2)
- Performer – The Herbie Hancock Group
- Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Congas, Shekere, Balafon, Agogô, Cabasa, Whistle [Hindewho], Tambourine, Slit Drum [Log Drum], Surdo, Bells [Gankoqui], Percussion [Beer Bottle] – Bill Summers
- Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Drums [Yamaha] – Harvey Mason
- Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Electric Bass, Marimbula – Paul Jackson (2)
- Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet [Hohner D 6], Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey], Synthesizer [Arp Soloist], Pipe [Pipes] – Herbie Hancock
- Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Saxello, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute – Bennie Maupin
- Photography By [Photos] – Waldo Bascom
- Producer – Herbie Hancock
Notes
Repress of Analog Productions' 2015, 200 gram reissue (Head Hunters). It is identical to the 2015 pressing other than that it is on 180 gram vinyl. The rear cover and labels still have the 2015 copyright date. Matrix/Runout is the same.
© 1973, 2015 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment / ℗ 1973 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Manufactured for Analogue Productions by Sony Music Entertainment / 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3211
Recorded at Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco and at Different Fur Trading Co., San Francisco
A product of Catero Sound Co., San Francisco
Artist Management: Adamsdad Management Co., San Francisco
Runout strings are etched, except for "STERLING" and "QRP" which are stamped.
© 1973, 2015 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment / ℗ 1973 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Manufactured for Analogue Productions by Sony Music Entertainment / 550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022-3211
Recorded at Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco and at Different Fur Trading Co., San Francisco
A product of Catero Sound Co., San Francisco
Artist Management: Adamsdad Management Co., San Francisco
Runout strings are etched, except for "STERLING" and "QRP" which are stamped.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Sticker on shrink, text): 7 53088 00841 2
- Barcode (Sticker on shrink, scanned UPC-A): 753088008412
- Pressing Plant ID: QRP
- Rights Society: B.M.I.
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 88875078021A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 88875078021B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): AAPJ-084-A RKS STERLING QRP
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): AAPJ-084-B RKS STERLING QRP
Other Versions (5 of 173)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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Head Hunters (LP, Album, Pitman Pressing) | Columbia | KC 32731 | US | 1973 | ||
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Head Hunters (LP, Album, Stereo) | CBS/Sony | SOPL 238, SOPL-238 | Japan | 1973 | ||
| Head Hunters (LP, Album, Stereo) | CBS | S 65928, 65928 | UK | 1973 | |||
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New Submission
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Head Hunters (LP, Album) | Columbia | KC 32731 | Canada | 1973 | ||
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New Submission
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Head Hunters (LP, Album) | CBS | SBP 474173 | New Zealand | 1973 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Not saying anything new here by saying this sounds great, but I will say that even on a lower-end (but not bogus) system like mine, I was able to tell the difference between this and the 2009 Music On Vinyl press almost immediately. The bass on this is RICH and the midrange is lively. Each instrument has plenty of room to shine. I think its only a couple more dollars retail than the MOV so if you're on the fence the price difference is 100% worth it. As for the music itself, I think this is one of the best albums ever made. Everyone should own this. -
Edited 4 months ago100% analog remastered of this classic pressed at QRP. What more could anyone want. It’s phenomenal. Not the fancy gatefold jacket many new releases have been coming with, but it’s the sound that matters and this sounds fantastic. -
Edited 11 months agoI also had a original Pitman pressing that sounded great, but choose to keep the Acoustic Sounds 33 over it after comparison, just a bit more refined and smooth but still the magic of the original. Some like the AS 45 even more, but I'm too lazy to get up and change 45 sides. I ed the original press on to the local shop who sold it the same day. Side 2 is underrated -
Edited 3 months agoI requested this for a gift, Xmas 2023 and I received it! Acoustic Sounds does a nice job packing their shipments, this needs to be mentioned- the attention to detail was perfect. The record is amazing and everything I hoped for. So glad to have this in my collection.
Marantz 2230
McIntosh MC30 monoblocks
Yamaha YP-D3
Sumiko Amethyst
Infinity Composition Overture III
Sonance 10-150 -
I’ve been deep listening to this record on a semi-regular basis for 20+ years with a clean 1973 Pitman pressing as my go-to copy. Upgraded to this press based on the great reviews and even on my modest setup the AP pressing is a remarkable improvement over the Pitman.
On “Chameleon” alone, each instrument is so much more defined and detailed to reveal nuances and complexities within the groove that give you the feel of hearing to this album for the first time. An unexpectedly emotional listening experience.
If you dig this album and have the means to spring for a $40 LP, don’t hesitate.
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No skips but a little hum at the start of side A. But a bit disappointing for me is that’s not as big upgrade compared to the MOV pressing as I expected.
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My go to album to test my system - if I listen to a bad quality record, I put on side one to remind myself what a great record should sound like. Absolutely zero noise, and might just be placebo but I really feel like this sounds better than any digital copy of the album I've heard. Would give 6 stars if I could
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Having read numerous comments about a hanging skip on side A, I went into this very skeptical. However, I was very pleased. The record was quiet and is is by far the definitive version of Head Hunters for me personally! -
Sounds phenomenal. Each instrument seems tangible. Crystal highs, nice round lows, and pure grooviness in between.
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