Crusaders - Ghetto Blaster (Vinyl LP)

Crusaders – Ghetto Blaster is a 1984 album by the Crusaders on MCA Records (cat. no. MCA-5429). It was produced by Joe Sample, Wilton Felder and Leon "Ndugu" Chancler and recorded at several Los Angeles studios, including Devonshire Studios, The Village Recorder and Sound Castle Recorders. The record combines jazz-funk with boogie and 1980s synthesizer sounds; Gwen Evans and Jessica Williams sing on three tracks. This copy is the 1984 US original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MCA Records MCA-5429
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, stereo
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Jazz-Funk, Boogie

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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Dead End
2. Gotta Lotta Shakalada (vocals: Gwen Evans, Jessica Williams)
3. New Moves (vocals: Gwen Evans)
4. Zalal'e Mini (Take It Easy)

Side B

1. Night Ladies (vocals: Jessica Williams)
2. Mr. Cool
3. Dream Street

Personnel

Crusaders: Joe Sample (piano, keyboards, string arrangements), Wilton Felder (saxophone, bass), Leon "Ndugu" Chancler (drums).

Guests include Abraham Laboriel (bass), Cornell Dupree, David T. Walker, Dean Parks, Roland Bautista, Charles Fearing (guitar), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), Chuck Findley (trumpet). Producers: Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Leon Ndugu Chancler; engineer: F. Byron Clark.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1984 US first edition on MCA Records, cat. no. MCA-5429.

Who sings on Ghetto Blaster?
Gwen Evans sings on "Gotta Lotta Shakalada" and "New Moves", Jessica Williams on "Gotta Lotta Shakalada" and "Night Ladies". The other tracks are instrumental.

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 by the Crusaders?
Yes, for example Crusaders – Street Life, The Crusaders – Images, Crusaders – Soul Shadows. More titles are in our Jazz collection.