Mike Mainieri – Wanderlust (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1981)

Mike Mainieri – Wanderlust is a fusion album by vibraphonist Mike Mainieri on Warner Bros. (cat. no. BSK 3586), released in 1981. Mainieri produced it himself; it was recorded and mixed at the Power Station in New York, with additional recording at Park South Studios. The line-up includes Michael Brecker, Don Grolnick, Warren Bernhardt, Marcus Miller, Peter Erskine and guitarists Kazumi Watanabe and Steve Khan, largely the same circle that was playing in Mainieri's band Steps at the time. This copy is the 1981 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. BSK 3586
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1981
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH635).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Crossed Wires
2. Sara's Touch
3. Bullet Train

Side B

1. Flying Colours
2. L'Image
3. Bamboo
4. Wanderlust

Personnel

Mike Mainieri (vibraphone, marimba, producer), Michael Brecker (saxophone), Don Grolnick (keyboards), Warren Bernhardt (synthesizer; piano on "L'Image"), Marcus Miller (bass), Tony Levin (bass on "L'Image"), Kazumi Watanabe and Steve Khan (guitar), Peter Erskine (drums), Manolo Badrena (percussion, berimbau), Roger Squitero and Sammy Figueroa (percussion), Jeremy Steig (flute on "Bamboo").

Recorded and mixed by Neil Dorfsman and Scott Litt; mastered by Greg Calbi.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1981 US first edition on Warner Bros., cat. no. BSK 3586.

How is this album related to Steps?
Mainieri, Brecker, Grolnick and Erskine were playing together at that time in Mainieri's band Steps (later Steps Ahead). "Wanderlust" features this circle of musicians in a similar line-up.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records with Michael Brecker?
Yes, for example The Brecker Brothers – Straphangin' and Don Grolnick – Hearts And Numbers. More titles are under Fusion.