Herbie Hancock – Perfect Machine (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1988 | NM-/VG+)

Herbie Hancock – Perfect Machine is Hancock's last album for Columbia/CBS and was released in May 1988. He produced it together with Bill Laswell; it was recorded in studios in Los Angeles and New York. Alongside Hancock's arsenal of synthesisers, the sound is shaped by Bootsy Collins on bass and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner of the Ohio Players on vocals, plus turntablist Grand Mixer D.ST. With Maiden Voyage / P. Bop, Hancock revisits his own 1965 jazz theme in electronic form. On offer is a 1988 European original pressing on CBS.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS – 460679 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released (this pressing): 1988
• Genre: Jazz, Electronic, Jazz-Funk, Fusion

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. Perfect Machine (Hancock/Laswell/Skopelitis)
2. Obsession (Hancock/Laswell/Collins/Bonner)
3. Vibe Alive (Hancock/Laswell/Collins/Bonner/Mico Wave)

Side B

1. Beat Wise (Hancock/Laswell/Collins/Bonner)
2. Maiden Voyage / P. Bop
3. Chemical Residue (Hancock)

Personnel

Herbie Hancock (piano, Fairlight CMI, synthesisers, vocoder), Bootsy Collins (electric bass, vocoder), Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner (vocals), Mico Wave (Minimoog bass, talk box, vocoder), Nicky Skopelitis (Fairlight drums), Grand Mixer D.ST (turntables, effects), Jeff Bova, Pete Sturge (synthesiser programming).

Producers: Herbie Hancock and Bill Laswell. Mix: Dave Jerden, mastering: Howie Weinberg.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is a European first edition on CBS from the 1988 release year.

What is Maiden Voyage / P. Bop?
An electronic reworking of Maiden Voyage, the title track of Hancock's 1965 Blue Note album, combined with the P. Bop section.

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 Herbie Hancock?
Yes, for example Herbie Hancock – Sound-System, Mr. Hands or Sunlight. You will find more titles in our Jazz category.