Al Jarreau - We Got By (Vinyl LP | Reissue)

Al Jarreau – We Got By is singer Al Jarreau's debut album on Reprise (US cat. no. MS 2224), released in 1975. Al Schmitt produced and recorded it, with string and horn arrangements by Dave Grusin. Jarreau wrote the songs himself. This copy is a German reissue on Reprise (cat. no. REP 54 045); the year of this repress is not stated.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Reprise Records REP 54 045 (MS 2224)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year: Reissue (original: 1975)
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Contemporary Jazz

Condition

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

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S AJ6).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Spirit
2. We Got By
3. Susan's Song
4. You Don't See Me

Side B

1. Lock All The Gates
2. Raggedy Ann
3. Letter Perfect
4. Sweet Potato Pie
5. Aladdin's Lamp

Personnel

Al Jarreau (vocals, flute, arrangements), Tom Canning (keyboards, arrangements), Paul Stallworth (bass), Joe Correro (drums), Larry Bunker (vibraphone), Dave Grusin (keyboards, string and horn arrangements), Arthur Adams (guitar on "You Don't See Me"). Produced and recorded by Al Schmitt.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out in 1975. This is a later German repress on Reprise with catalogue number REP 54 045.

Who produced the album?
Al Schmitt produced and recorded the album, and Dave Grusin wrote the string and horn arrangements.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. The sleeve has light shelf wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Al Jarreau records?
Yes, for example Al Jarreau – Look To The Rainbow, Al Jarreau – All Fly Home and Al Jarreau – Glow. More titles are in our Jazz collection.