Herbie HancockHead Hunters

Label:

Columbia – KC 32731

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Jazz

Style:

Jazz-Funk

Tracklist

A1Chameleon
Written-ByB. Maupin*, H. Mason*, H. Hancock*, P. Jackson*
15:41
A2Watermelon Man
Arranged ByHarvey Mason
Written-ByH. Hancock*
6:29
B1Sly
Written-ByH. Hancock*
10:18
B2Vein Melter
Written-ByH. Hancock*
9:10

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Produced ForDavid Rubinson And Friends, Inc.
  • Recorded AtWally Heider Studios
  • Recorded AtDifferent Fur Studios
  • Published ByHancock Music Company
  • Manufactured ByColumbia Records
  • Produced ForCatero Sound Company
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman

Credits

  • Design [Cover]Victor Moscoso
  • Engineer [Recording, Wally Heider]Fred Catero, Jeremy Zatkin
  • EnsembleThe Herbie Hancock Group
  • Management [Artist]Adamsdad Management Co.*
  • Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Congas, Shekere, Balafon, Agogô, Cabasa, Whistle [Hindewho], Tambourine, Slit Drum [Log Drum], Surdo, Bells [Gankoqui], Percussion [Beer Bottle]Bill Summers
  • Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Drums [Yamaha]Harvey Mason
  • Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Marimbula, Electric BassPaul Jackson (2)
  • Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Saxello, Bass Clarinet, Alto FluteBennie Maupin
  • Performer [The Herbie Hancock Group], Synthesizer [Arp Odyssey, Arp Soloist], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Clavinet [Hohner D 6], Pipe [Pipes]Herbie Hancock
  • Photography ByWaldo Bascom
  • ProducerDavid Rubinson, Herbie Hancock
  • Recorded By [Different Fur]Dane Butcher, John Vieira

Notes

Recorded at Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco.
and at Different Fur Trading Co., San Francisco.

A product of Catero Sound Co., San Francisco.
Artist Management: Adamsdad Management Co., San Francisco.

Hancock Music Co./B.M.I.

℗ 1973 CBS, Inc.

This version is the Pitman pressing variation and can be identified by the arrangement of and the typesetting on the labels and by the runout groove etchings.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Rights Society: B.M.I.
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): AL 32731
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BL 32731
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 1): P AL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 1): P BL 32731-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 2): P AL 32731-1D
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 2): P BL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 3): P AL 32731-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 3): P BL 32731-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 4): P AL 32731-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 4): P BL 32731-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A ,stamped - variant 5): P AL 32731-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 5): P BL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 6): P AL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 6): P BL 32731-1E
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 7): P AL 32731-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 7): P BL 32731-1B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 8): P AL 32731-1D
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 8): P BL 32731-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 9): P AL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 9): P BL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 10): P AL 32731-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 10): P BL 32731-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 11): P AL 32731-1F
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 11): P BL 32731-1A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 12): P AL 32731-1F
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped - variant 12): P BL 32731-1E
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 13): P AL 32731-1F
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched - variant 13): PBL 32731-1H
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 14): PAL 32731-1E
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped - variant 14): PBL 32731-1E

Other Versions (5 of 173)

View All
Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Recently Edited
Head Hunters (LP, Album, Stereo)CBS/Sony, CBS/SonySOPL 238, SOPL-238Japan1973
Head Hunters (LP, Album, Stereo)CBS, CBSS 65928, 65928UK1973
New Submission
Head Hunters (LP, Album)ColumbiaKC 32731Canada1973
New Submission
Head Hunters (LP, Album)CBSSBP 474173New Zealand1973
New Submission
Head Hunters (LP, Album)DateDAS 2192South Africa1973

Recommendations

  • Prince And The Revolution - Purple Rain
    Purple Rain
    1984 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Neil Young - Harvest
    Harvest
    1972 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Michael Jackson - Thriller
    Thriller
    1982 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
    Off The Wall
    1979 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
    Rumours
    1977 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album
    Shop
  • Herbie Hancock - Thrust
    Thrust
    1974 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Herbie Hancock - Man-Child
    Man-Child
    1975 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album
    Shop
  • Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon
    The Dark Side Of The Moon
    1973 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album
    Shop
  • Bruce Springsteen - Born In The U.S.A.
    Born In The U.S.A.
    1984 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop
  • Steely Dan - Gaucho
    Gaucho
    1980 US
    Vinyl —
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Shop

Reviews

  • BlowByBlow's avatar
    BlowByBlow
    Wow wow wow.
    Firstly, I had a chance to get NM copy of Variant 9.
    Secondly, this pressing beats all other pressings including Analogue Productions ones.
    This has a huge sound stage with clarity. Perfect at its best!
    • bendertj's avatar
      bendertj
      Amazing record. Simultaneously one of the best records ever and only a top 10 Herbie record.
      • nreszetar's avatar
        nreszetar
        Who on earth is giving this less than 5 stars?
        • elvisionario's avatar
          elvisionario
          the A side is well known and i played it all the time at parties and stuff, but I didn't really listen to the bside as much. I tell you what: the B Side might be even better than the A side !!
          • Mishagoesrawr's avatar
            Mishagoesrawr
            This album is like being an astronaut in a porno
            • jah-collector-tempa's avatar
              that is a big big album with a good quality sound
              • Fergburger's avatar
                Fergburger
                Phenomenal album. Pure genius...funky and groovy. This pressing is also spectacular....definitely one to spin for a newbie who doesn't fully appreciate the glory of Herbie on vinyl.
                • pinkfloydfan2233's avatar
                  Is there a greater keyboardist alive today than Mr. Hancock? I seriously doubt it.
                  • sixergixer's avatar
                    sixergixer
                    I cannot get over the sheer fkng glory of this pressing. An absolute gem in my collection. Maupin on Sly is a unit!
                    • mikeSF_'s avatar
                      mikeSF_
                      As Jazz-Funk goes, nobody is as funky as Herbie. This is a brilliant record with solid tracks start to finish.
                      The grooves are toe-tappingly funky. Sure, the instruments sound a little dated these days, but for '74 he was really pushing the envelope.

                      This is an early pressing that sounds amazing. Recommended.

                      Release

                      For sale on Discogs

                      Sell a copy

                      52 copies from $15.00

                      Statistics


                      Videos (4)

                      Edit