{"product_id":"bob-james-touchdown-vinyl","title":"Bob James - Touchdown Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Bob James\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Touchdown\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: Tappan Zee \/ Columbia Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: 83175\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1978\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1978 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTouchdown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 1978 UK pressing on Tappan Zee \/ Columbia Records, catalogue number 83175. UK copies are documented with the album's distinctive gatefold sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTouchdown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nAngela (Theme From \"Taxi\")\u003cbr\u003e\nTouchdown\u003cbr\u003e\nI Want To Thank You (Very Much)\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nSun Runner\u003cbr\u003e\nCaribbean Nights\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\n1978 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nTappan Zee \/ Columbia Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: 83175\u003cbr\u003e\nGatefold Picture Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n5-track album\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM\u003cbr\u003e\nJazz \/ Jazz Fusion\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced and arranged by Bob James\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Angela (Theme From \"Taxi\")\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso features Ron Carter, Earl Klugh, Hubert Laws and Steve Gadd\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic late-1970s jazz-fusion recording\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly regarded Bob James album\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition with minimal signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with light signs of use. Minor surface marks may be present but do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, while remaining enjoyable to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore pronounced wear and marks, with some background noise possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505679376757,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/B1106367-F552-4244-9428-D64505DAEFF7.jpg?v=1786979035","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/bob-james-touchdown-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}