Pat Metheny – Watercolors (Vinyl LP)

Pat Metheny – Watercolors is guitarist Pat Metheny's second album on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1097). It was recorded in February 1977 at Talent Studio in Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher with Jan Erik Kongshaug as engineer, and released in June 1977. It marks Metheny's first recording with pianist Lyle Mays and drummer Danny Gottlieb, with Eberhard Weber on bass. All pieces are Metheny originals, and the quiet "Sea Song" closes the record at just over ten minutes. This copy is a 1977 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1097
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1977
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (some corner wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH65).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Watercolors (Pat Metheny)
2. Icefire (Pat Metheny)
3. Oasis (Pat Metheny)
4. Lakes (Pat Metheny)

Side B

1. River Quay (Pat Metheny)
2. Suite: Florida Greeting Song / Legend Of The Fountain (Pat Metheny)
3. Sea Song (Pat Metheny)

Personnel

Pat Metheny (6- and 12-string electric guitar, 15-string harp guitar), Lyle Mays (piano), Eberhard Weber (bass), Danny Gottlieb (drums). Produced by Manfred Eicher; engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1977 German first edition on ECM, cat. no. ECM 1097.

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

What makes this album special?
Watercolors is the first recording on which Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays play together. That partnership led to the Pat Metheny Group shortly afterwards.

Do you have more Pat Metheny records?
Yes, for example Pat Metheny – American Garage and Pat Metheny – Offramp. More titles are in our Jazz collection.