The Crusaders - Scratch (Vinyl LP)

The Crusaders – Scratch was recorded live at the Roxy in Los Angeles in 1974. The jazz-funk band around Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Wayne Henderson and "Stix" Hooper grooves here with Larry Carlton on guitar – including funky takes on Eleanor Rigby and Carole King's So Far Away.

On offer is the 1974 German original pressing on Blue Thumb Records (87 828 IT).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Blue Thumb Records – 87 828 IT
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1974
• Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco, Jazz-Funk – more in Soul / Funk

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. Scratch (5:45)
2. Eleanor Rigby (12:27)

Side B

1. Hard Times (7:26)
2. So Far Away (4:35)
3. Way Back Home (8:41)

Personnel

Joe Sample (Keyboards), Wilton Felder (Tenor Saxophone), Wayne Henderson (Trombone), "Stix" Hooper (Drums), Larry Carlton (Guitar), Stewart Levine (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1974 German original pressing on Blue Thumb Records.

Is this a live album?
Yes, it was recorded live at the Roxy in Los Angeles.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Soul / Funk collection.