Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Downwind (Vinyl LP | DE | Reissue | 1982)

Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Downwind is an album by the jazz-rock outfit led by French drummer and percussionist Pierre Moerlen, released on Arista in February 1979. It was recorded between June and September 1978 at Matrix Studios in London, with the title track recorded in Througham; Moerlen produced it himself, with Mike Oldfield co-producing the title track. Alongside vibraphone, marimba and synthesisers, guests such as Mike Oldfield, Steve Winwood, Mick Taylor and Didier Lockwood can be heard. "Jin-Go-Lo-Ba" is a piece by Babatunde Olatunji that Santana also made famous as "Jingo". On offer is the German 1982 reissue (Cat. No. 201 138) with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: Arista 201 138, 201 138-270
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
• Pressing: German reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1982 (original year: 1979)
• Genre: Jazz
• Style: Fusion, Jazz-Rock
• Inserts: inner sleeve

Condition

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

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Aeroplane (Pierre Moerlen, Ruan O'Lochlain)
2. Crosscurrents (Pierre Moerlen)
3. Downwind (Pierre Moerlen)

Side B

1. Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Babatunde Olatunji)
2. What You Know (Pierre Moerlen, Ruan O'Lochlain)
3. Emotions (Pierre Moerlen)
4. Xtasea (Pierre Moerlen)

Personnel

Pierre Moerlen's Gong: Pierre Moerlen (drums, vibraphone, marimba, timpani, synthesiser, organ, electric piano, vocals), Benoît Moerlen (vibraphone), Hansford Rowe (bass, vocals), François Causse (marimba, congas), Ross Record (guitar, vocals).

Guests: Mike Oldfield (guitar, Solina strings, bass, Irish drum on Downwind), Steve Winwood (synthesiser on Downwind), Mick Taylor (guitar on What You Know), Didier Lockwood (violin), Didier Malherbe (saxophone on Downwind), Terry Oldfield (flute on Downwind).

Frequently asked questions

Who guests on Downwind?
Among others Mike Oldfield, Steve Winwood and Mick Taylor, who were highlighted with a sticker on the cover at the time of release, as well as violinist Didier Lockwood and former Gong member Didier Malherbe.

Is this the original pressing?
No. On offer is the German 1982 reissue (Arista 201 138); the album was first released on Arista in 1979.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means almost as new, with at most minimal signs of use. Cover: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. We explain all grades on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there more records by Gong?
Yes, for example Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Time Is The Key and Gong – Gazeuse!. You can find more titles in our Jazz-Rock category.