Pat Metheny Lyle Mays As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls Vinyl LP ECM NM

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Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls Vinyl LP - ECM ECM-1-1190 (1981) Near Mint First Pressing with Shrink Wrap, ECM Catalog with Naná Vasconcelos
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity -- clean copy. Original cover is flawless with no splits, creases or writing, and still has shrink wrap. Includes fold-out ECM catalog insert and a static-free inner sleeve.
As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls is an album by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and jazz pianist Lyle Mays recorded in September 1980 and released on ECM April the following year. The trio features percussionist Naná Vasconcelos.
The title of the album was suggested by a friend of Metheny, who thought that it was the only title that fit the "vagueness of the music". As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls comprises a 20 minute title track and four additional shorter compositions. Over the span of five years, Metheny and Mays had pieced together remnants of compositions that they deemed unsuitable for the Pat Metheny Group. Metheny commented that As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls marked the first time that synthesizers were used extensively on one of his albums.
Throughout the album, Metheny acts as the lead guitarist, accompanying guitarist, and bassist using the overdubbing technique. The track "September Fifteenth" is in reference to September 15, 1980, the day the American jazz pianist Bill Evans died. Metheny and Mays cite Evans as a main influence. 
Track listing
A As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls 20:44
B1 Ozark 4:03 B2 September Fifteenth (Dedicated To Bill Evans) 7:44 B3 "It's For You" 8:20 B4 Estupenda Graça 2:40
Personnel Pat Metheny – electric and acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars, bass guitar Lyle Mays – piano, Prophet 5 & Oberheim FVS synthesizers, electric organ, autoharp Naná Vasconcelos – berimbau, percussion, drums, vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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