Pat Metheny – American Garage (Vinyl LP)

Pat Metheny – American Garage is the second album by the Pat Metheny Group, released in November 1979 on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1155). It was recorded in June 1979 at Long View Farm in North Brookfield, Massachusetts. All five pieces were written by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays; besides the opener "(Cross The) Heartland", side B holds the 13-minute "The Epic". The record combines fusion with bright, catchy melodies and touches of American rock. This copy is a 1979 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1155
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1979
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz

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 SH06).

Tracklist

Side A

1. (Cross The) Heartland (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)
2. Airstream (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)
3. The Search (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)

Side B

1. American Garage (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)
2. The Epic (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)

Personnel

Pat Metheny (6- and 12-string guitars), Lyle Mays (piano, organ, autoharp, synthesizer), Mark Egan (bass), Danny Gottlieb (drums).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1979 German first edition on ECM, cat. no. ECM 1155.

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.

Who plays in the Pat Metheny Group on this album?
Alongside Pat Metheny you hear keyboardist Lyle Mays, bassist Mark Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb. Mays co-wrote every piece with Metheny.

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