Pastorius / Metheny / Ditmas / Bley

Improvising Artists Inc.

calendar_today1976United States

“Recorded in NYC, Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974. This was originally a Paul Bley date. Probably Jaco's first recording session. It was released only two years later when Jaco's star was rising. (ᵛᵛ) for Wakefield Manufacturing stamp...”

Improvising Artists Inc.

calendar_today1976United States

“Recorded in NYC, Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974. This is the version with the "gradient" labels. A white gradient starting behind the IAI logo. Color red/purple looks different also but could be a result of different photographic circu...”

Improvising Artists Inc.

calendar_today1976United States

“Recorded in NYC, Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974.”

Improvising Artists Inc.

calendar_today1976United States

“Recorded in NYC, Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974. For the label variant with a "gradient" label, see Jaco.”

Improvising Artists Inc.

calendar_today1977Japan

“Recorded June 16, 1974, New York City. Comes with lp-sized insert.”

DIW

calendar_today1986Japan

“Recorded in New York at Blue Record Studio in June 16th 1974. Includes Japanese liner notes. A1 is misprinted as "Vashker" on label”

DIW

calendar_today1986Japan

“Recorded in New York at Blue Record Studio in June 16th 1974. Includes Japanese liner notes. A1 is misprinted as "Vashker" on label”

B 13

calendar_today2011Europe

“Clear vinyl in clear plastic sleeve with red lettering. © & ℗ 2011 издательство "Мирумир" - Licensed by Alfa/RVI, Tokyo - Ltd edition 500 copies”

DIW

calendar_today1991Japan

“Recorded at Blue Rock Studio, New York City, June 16th, 1974.”

Improvising Artists Inc.

calendar_today1992Italy

“Originally released in 1974 as Improvising Artists Inc. 373846. Recorded New York City / Blue Rock Studio / June 16, 1974. [On disc:] Manufactured in Italy by PhonoComp [On back cover:] Manufactured by IREC Milano Made in Italy”

Sound Hills Records

calendar_todayDec 15, 2003Japan

“Made in Japan with OBI. Recorded at Blue Rock Studio, NY on June 16, 1974.”

Jazz Door

calendar_today1995Europe

“Released in a standard jewel case with a four pages booklet and a short liner note (no author mentioned on release). The catatalog number appears as "JD 1286" on spine and last page of booklet, and as "[Jazz Door Logo] 1286" on medium f...”

Jazz Door

calendar_today1995Germany

“Released in a standard jewel case with a four pages booklet and a short liner note (no author mentioned on release). The catatalog number appears as "JD 1286" on spine and last page of booklet, and as "[Jazz Door Logo] 1286" on medium f...”

Improvising Artists Inc.

Italy

“Similar to release Jaco but here, Phonocomp is not mentioned on the cd below "Manufactured in Italy"”

Grey Scale

United Kingdom

“Recorded in NYC, Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974. Publishers: Alrac Music (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) Pablo Music (tracks 2. 4, 6) Vicious Music (track 9)”

Improvising Artists Inc.

Italy

“Originally released in 1974 as Improvising Artists Inc. 373846. Recorded New York City / Blue Rock Studio / June 16, 1974. [On disc:] Manufactured in Italy by PhonoComp [On back cover:] Manufactured by IREC Milano Made in Italy”

Jazz Door

France

“Recorded New York City Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974 Total Time 36.39”

Jazz Door

Germany

“Released in a standard jewel case with a four pages booklet and a short liner note (no author mentioned on release). The catatalog number appears as "JD 1286" on spine and last page of booklet, and as "[Jazz Door Logo] 1286" on medium f...”

Jazz Door

Europe

“Originally released as LP " Pastorius / Metheny / Ditmas / Bley " In 1976 [Improvising Artists Inc. IAI 373846]. Released in a standard jewel case with a four pages booklet and a short liner note (no author mentioned on release). Recor...”

Jazz Door

Germany

“Released in a standard jewel case with a four pages booklet and a short liner note (no author mentioned on release). The catatalog number appears as "JD 1286" on spine and last page of booklet, and as "[Jazz Door Logo] 1286" on medium f...”

Improvising Artists Inc.

United States

“Recorded in NYC, Blue Rock Studio, June 16, 1974. This was originally a PAUL BLEY date. Probably Jaco's first recording session. It was released later when JACO's star was rising.”