Pat Metheny Group – Pat Metheny Group (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+ | Copy 2)

Pat Metheny Group – Pat Metheny Group is the first album Pat Metheny released under his band's name, issued in 1978 on ECM Records (cat. no. ECM 1114). It was recorded in January 1978 at Talent Studio in Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher and engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug. Because of its plain white sleeve it is often called "The White Album". Together with Lyle Mays on piano and synthesizer, Metheny wrote pieces such as "Phase Dance" and "San Lorenzo". This copy is the 1978 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1114
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1978
• Genre: Jazz, Fusion

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. San Lorenzo (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)
2. Phase Dance (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)

Side B

1. Jaco (Pat Metheny)
2. Aprilwind (Pat Metheny)
3. April Joy (Pat Metheny)
4. Lone Jack (Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays)

Personnel

Pat Metheny (6- and 12-string guitars), Lyle Mays (piano, Oberheim synthesizer, autoharp), Mark Egan (bass), Danny Gottlieb (drums). Produced by Manfred Eicher; engineered by Jan Erik Kongshaug.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the 1978 German first edition on ECM, cat. no. ECM 1114.

Why is it called "The White Album"?
Officially the album only carries the band name. Because of its almost entirely white sleeve, fans nicknamed it "The White Album".

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 Pat Metheny records?
Yes, for example Pat Metheny – American Garage, Pat Metheny – Offramp, Pat Metheny – Watercolors. More titles are in our Jazz collection.