Bob James - Touchdown Vinyl

Artist: Bob James
Title: Touchdown
Label: Tappan Zee / Columbia Records
Catalogue Number: 83175
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1978
Pressing Year: 1978 UK Pressing
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Touchdown is a superb 1978 jazz-fusion album from keyboardist and composer Bob James. The record combines James's sophisticated keyboard arrangements with elements of jazz, funk and smooth fusion.

The album is best known for Angela (Theme From "Taxi"), the instantly recognisable theme from the television series Taxi, alongside the title track Touchdown, I Want To Thank You (Very Much), Sun Runner and Caribbean Nights.

Pressing Notes

This is the 1978 UK pressing on Tappan Zee / Columbia Records, catalogue number 83175. UK copies are documented with the album's distinctive gatefold sleeve.

Touchdown was produced and arranged by Bob James, with a stellar supporting cast including Ron Carter, Eric Gale, Earl Klugh, Hubert Laws, Steve Gadd, Idris Muhammad, Ralph MacDonald and Mongo Santamaria.

Track Listing
Side One
Angela (Theme From "Taxi")
Touchdown
I Want To Thank You (Very Much)
Side Two
Sun Runner
Caribbean Nights
Additional Information
1978 UK Pressing
Tappan Zee / Columbia Records
Catalogue Number: 83175
Gatefold Picture Sleeve
5-track album
33⅓ RPM
Jazz / Jazz Fusion
Produced and arranged by Bob James
Features Angela (Theme From "Taxi")
Also features Ron Carter, Earl Klugh, Hubert Laws and Steve Gadd
Classic late-1970s jazz-fusion recording
Highly regarded Bob James album
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition with minimal signs of handling.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with light signs of use. Minor surface marks may be present but do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, while remaining enjoyable to play.

Good (G)

More pronounced wear and marks, with some background noise possible.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service.