Deodato – Prelude (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | Green Labels | Gatefold)

Deodato – Prelude is the CTI debut of the Brazilian pianist and arranger Eumir Deodato (Cat. no. CTI 6021), released in January 1973. It was recorded in September 1972 at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, produced by Creed Taylor, with Rudy Van Gelder as engineer. The album became famous for Deodato's funky version of Richard Strauss’ “Also sprach Zarathustra”, which became an international hit; it also includes Debussy's “Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune” and original pieces. The musicians include Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Airto, John Tropea and Hubert Laws. On offer is the German stereo reissue on CTI Records, catalogue number CTI 6021, with green labels and a gatefold sleeve. The release year of this pressing is not stated.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CTI Records – CTI 6021
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Green Labels, Gatefold
• Pressing: German stereo reissue with green labels
• Country: Germany
• Released (this pressing): not stated (original album: 1973)
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Pop
• Style: Jazz-Funk, Fusion
• Sleeve: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). 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)
3. Carly & Carole (Eumir Deodato)

Side B

1. Baubles, Bangles And Beads (George Forrest, Robert Wright)
2. Prelude To Afternoon Of A Faun (Claude Debussy)
3. September 13 (Billy Cobham, Eumir Deodato)

Personnel

Eumir Deodato (piano, electric piano, arrangements, conductor), Ron Carter (bass, electric bass on “Baubles, Bangles And Beads”), Stanley Clarke (electric bass on “Also Sprach Zarathustra”), Billy Cobham (drums), Airto Moreira (percussion), Ray Barretto (congas), John Tropea (electric guitar), Jay Berliner (guitar), Hubert Laws (flute), Marvin Stamm (trumpet) plus horn and string sections.

Production: Creed Taylor; recording: Rudy Van Gelder (Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, September 1972). Cover photo: Pete Turner.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No. On offer is the German stereo reissue on CTI Records with the catalogue number CTI 6021, green labels and a gatefold sleeve. The year of pressing is not stated. The original album was released in 1973.

What is the best-known track?
“Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)”: Deodato's jazz-funk arrangement of the Strauss theme, which had become famous through Stanley Kubrick's film “2001”. The edited single became a hit.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
For the record, NM- (Near Mint minus) means: almost as new, with at most minimal signs of wear. For the cover, VG+ (Very Good Plus) means: light signs of wear. We explain all grades on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there more records by Deodato?
Yes, for example Deodato – 2001 Also Sprach Zarathustra (Deodato Vol. 1 / Vol. 2). You will find more CTI records such as Jim Hall – Concierto in our Jazz category.