James 'Blood' Ulmer - Free Lancing Vinyl

Artist: James 'Blood' Ulmer

Title: Free Lancing

Label: CBS Records

Catalogue Number: CBS 85224

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1981

Pressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Free Lancing is the groundbreaking major-label debut by James 'Blood' Ulmer, released in 1981. Blending free jazz, funk, blues and Ornette Coleman's harmolodic philosophy, the album marked Ulmer's arrival as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. His distinctive, raw guitar style and adventurous songwriting helped redefine the boundaries of jazz fusion during the early 1980s.

Featuring standout tracks including Timeless, Pleasure Control, Night Lover, High Time, Hijack, Free Lancing, Rush Hour and Happy Time, the album combines improvisational freedom with infectious funk grooves. It remains one of Ulmer's most celebrated recordings and an essential album for fans of adventurous jazz and jazz-funk.

Pressing Notes

Original 1981 UK pressing on CBS Records, catalogue number CBS 85224.

Produced by Jim Fishel, Roger Trilling and James 'Blood' Ulmer, the album features an exceptional band including David Murray, Oliver Lake, Olu Dara, Amin Ali and G. Calvin Weston. Original UK CBS pressings are highly regarded for their superb analogue sound and are increasingly sought after by collectors of avant-garde jazz and jazz-funk.

Track Listing

Side One

Timeless
Pleasure Control
Night Lover
Where Did All The Girls Come From?
High Time

Side Two

Hijack
Free Lancing
Stand Up To Yourself
Rush Hour
Happy Time
Additional Information
Original 1981 UK pressing
CBS Records
Catalogue number CBS 85224
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Jim Fishel, Roger Trilling and James 'Blood' Ulmer
Features Timeless
Includes Pleasure Control
Features Night Lover
Includes Free Lancing
Features Rush Hour
Avant-garde jazz and jazz-funk classic
Essential James 'Blood' Ulmer vinyl
Highly collectible original UK pressing
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. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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