Pat Metheny - 80/81 (Vinyl 2LP | DE Original | 1980)

Pat Metheny – 80/81 is a double album by guitarist Pat Metheny on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1180/81). It was recorded on May 26–29, 1980 at Talent Studio in Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher with Jan Erik Kongshaug engineering, and released the same year. Instead of his Pat Metheny Group, Metheny works here with Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette and two tenor saxophonists, Dewey Redman and Michael Brecker; the music runs from folk-tinged acoustic pieces to open playing in the spirit of Ornette Coleman, whose "Turnaround" is covered. This copy is a 1980 German original pressing in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1180/81 / 2641 180
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1980
• Genre: Jazz, Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz
• Extras: Gatefold sleeve

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 (SKU S PT2).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Two Folk Songs: 1st (Pat Metheny)
2. Two Folk Songs: 2nd (Charlie Haden)

Side B

1. 80/81 (Pat Metheny)
2. The Bat (Pat Metheny)
3. Turnaround (Ornette Coleman)

Side C

1. Open (Metheny/Haden/DeJohnette/Redman/Brecker)
2. Pretty Scattered (Pat Metheny)

Side D

1. Every Day (I Thank You) (Pat Metheny)
2. Goin' Ahead (Pat Metheny)

Personnel

Pat Metheny (acoustic and electric guitars), Charlie Haden (double bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone; Two Folk Songs, The Bat, Open, Pretty Scattered, Every Day), Dewey Redman (tenor saxophone; 80/81, The Bat, Open, Pretty Scattered).

Producer: Manfred Eicher. Engineer: Jan Erik Kongshaug. Recorded at Talent Studio, Oslo, May 26–29, 1980.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1980 German first edition on ECM with catalogue numbers ECM 1180/81 and 2641 180.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG mean?
Media refers to the record, Cover to the sleeve. NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG (Very Good) means clear but not severe signs of use. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Who plays on which tracks?
Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette form the rhythm section. Michael Brecker appears on "Two Folk Songs" and "Every Day (I Thank You)", among others, Dewey Redman on "80/81"; both saxophonists play on "The Bat", "Open" and "Pretty Scattered".

Do you have more Pat Metheny records?
Yes, for example Pat Metheny – Offramp and Pat Metheny – Watercolors. More titles are in our Jazz collection.