{"product_id":"james-blood-ulmer-free-lancing-vinyl","title":"James 'Blood' Ulmer - Free Lancing Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: James 'Blood' Ulmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Free Lancing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: CBS Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CBS 85224\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1981 UK pressing on CBS Records, catalogue number CBS 85224.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimeless\u003cbr\u003e\nPleasure Control\u003cbr\u003e\nNight Lover\u003cbr\u003e\nWhere Did All The Girls Come From?\u003cbr\u003e\nHigh Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHijack\u003cbr\u003e\nFree Lancing\u003cbr\u003e\nStand Up To Yourself\u003cbr\u003e\nRush Hour\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy Time\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1981 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCBS Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number CBS 85224\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Jim Fishel, Roger Trilling and James 'Blood' Ulmer\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Timeless\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Pleasure Control\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Night Lover\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Free Lancing\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Rush Hour\u003cbr\u003e\nAvant-garde jazz and jazz-funk classic\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential James 'Blood' Ulmer vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\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, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\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 for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354216702325,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/6E00EB7E-6962-4650-A45B-9E103AE4BD98.jpg?v=1784037527","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/james-blood-ulmer-free-lancing-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}