Deodato – 2001 Also Sprach Zarathustra (Vinyl 2LP Deodato Vol. 1 / Deodato Vol. 2) (Vinyl 2LP) Still Sealed!

Deodato – 2001 Also Sprach Zarathustra (Deodato Vol. 1 / Deodato Vol. 2) is a Spanish double LP from 1986 on Star Line (Cat. no. 80043) that brings together the first two CTI albums by the Brazilian pianist and arranger Eumir Deodato: “Prelude” and “Deodato 2”, both released in 1973 and produced by Creed Taylor. It includes Deodato's jazz-funk version of Richard Strauss' “Also sprach Zarathustra”, which became an international hit and won a Grammy, plus arrangements of Ravel, Gershwin and The Moody Blues' “Nights In White Satin”. Debussy's “Prelude To Afternoon Of A Faun” from the album “Prelude” is missing from this edition. On offer is a second-hand copy that is still in its original shrink-wrap (Still Sealed).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Star Line 80043
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation
• Pressing: ES Compilation
• Country: Spain
• Released (this pressing): 1986 (original albums: 1973)
• Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Jazz-Funk, Jazz-Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand, still in original shrink-wrap (Still Sealed)
• Media: Still sealed
• Cover: Still sealed

This copy is offered as second hand, not as new stock. As it is still in its original shrink-wrap, the record has not been opened or checked for playing condition.

The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001) (Richard Strauss, arr. Eumir Deodato)
2. Spirit Of Summer (Eumir Deodato)

Side B

1. Carly & Carole (Eumir Deodato)
2. Baubles, Bangles And Beads (George Forrest/Robert Wright)
3. September 13 (Eumir Deodato/Billy Cobham)

Side C

1. Nights In White Satin (Justin Hayward)
2. Pavane For A Dead Princess (Maurice Ravel, arr. Eumir Deodato)
3. Skyscrapers (Eumir Deodato)

Side D

1. Super Strut (Eumir Deodato)
2. Rhapsody In Blue (George Gershwin)

Personnel

Eumir Deodato (piano, electric piano, arrangements). Musicians on “Prelude” include Ron Carter and Stanley Clarke (bass), Billy Cobham (drums), Airto Moreira (percussion), John Tropea (electric guitar) and Hubert Laws (flute).

Production of both original albums: Creed Taylor.

Frequently asked questions

Is the record new stock?
No. You will receive a second-hand copy of the 1986 edition that is still in its original shrink-wrap (Still Sealed). The record has not been opened or checked for playing condition.

Which albums are included?
The first record (“Deodato Vol. 1”) contains the album “Prelude” without “Prelude To Afternoon Of A Faun”, the second (“Deodato Vol. 2”) the complete album “Deodato 2”.

Is this the original pressing?
No. Both albums were first released on CTI in 1973. This compilation is a Spanish edition from 1986 on Star Line.

Are there more records by Deodato?
Yes, for example Deodato – Prelude. You will find more titles in our Soul-Funk category.