The Brecker Brothers – Straphangin' (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1981)

The Brecker Brothers – Straphangin' is an album by brothers Randy (trumpet) and Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone), released on Arista in 1981. The two produced it themselves; it was recorded and mixed at Right Track in New York. The title refers to subway riders holding on to the straps of New York trains. The band features Marcus Miller on bass, Richie Morales on drums, Mark Gray on keyboards and Barry Finnerty on guitar. Following Detente (1980), it remained the Brecker Brothers' last studio album for more than ten years. This copy is the German original pressing on Arista (203 464).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista 203 464
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1981
• Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Jazz-Funk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (with wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Straphangin' (Michael Brecker)
2. Threesome (Randy Brecker)
3. Bathsheba (Michael Brecker)

Side B

1. Jacknife (Randy Brecker)
2. Why Can't I Be There (Randy Brecker)
3. Not Ethiopia (Michael Brecker)
4. Spreadeagle (Randy Brecker)

Personnel

Randy Brecker (trumpet, flugelhorn), Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone), Mark Gray (keyboards), Barry Finnerty (guitar), Marcus Miller (bass), Richie Morales (drums), Manolo Badrena and Sammy Figueroa (percussion), Don Alias (percussion on Not Ethiopia). Produced by Randy and Michael Brecker; recorded and mixed by Frank Filipetti, engineer Julian Shapiro; mastered by Ted Jensen (Sterling Sound).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1981 German first edition on Arista with catalogue number 203 464. In the US the album was issued on Arista as AL 9550.

Which musicians shape the album besides the Breckers?
Above all Marcus Miller on bass and Richie Morales on drums provide the funky foundation. The brothers share the writing: three pieces are by Michael, four by Randy.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the record shows light signs of use and plays without significant issues. The sleeve is also VG+, with visible wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Brecker Brothers records?
Yes, for example The Brecker Brothers Band – Back To Back, Randy Brecker & Eliane Elias – Amanda and Claus Ogerman / Michael Brecker – Cityscape. More titles are in our Jazz collection.