UMe is celebrating the unforgettable work of Jimmy Buffett with newly remastered vinyl reissues of a number of the most traditional information from his illustrious profession.
Several titles will likely be launched each month this summer time for a complete of 10 albums that stretch over three a long time. This treasure trove of music consists of three of his beloved albums launched within the Nineties making their debut on vinyl for the primary time and plenty of of his 70s and 80s information returning to vinyl for the primary time in additional than 4 a long time. Each launch will likely be out there on commonplace black vinyl and restricted version coloured vinyl.
The first batch launches on June 7 with a trio of his foundation-establishing albums: Living and Dying in 3/4 Time (1973), One Particular Harbour (1983), and Fruitcakes (1994). Buffett’s fourth album, Living and Dying in 3/4 Time marked Buffett’s debut within the charts, giving him his first Top 40 hit single, “Come Monday,” breaking into Billboard’s Hot 100.
At the identical time, its leadoff observe, “Pencil Thin Mustache” is a legendary tune amongst Parrotheads. One Particular Harbour options a few of his best-loved viewers favorites, together with “Stars on the Water” and the crowd-pleasing title observe, among the many songs he performed probably the most at his concert events. This 12 months represents the thirtieth anniversary of the platinum-certified Fruitcakes, the primary Buffett album ever to interrupt the Top Five in Billboard’s Top 200.
Arriving July 12 is the second trio of vinyl releases – A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean (1973), Havana Daydreamin’ (1976), and Banana Wind (1996). Featuring the hit singles “Grapefruit – Juicy Fruit” and “Why Don’t We Get Drunk,” A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean helped introduce Buffett to a nationwide viewers.
Havana Daydreamin’ grew to become an actual breakout album for him, reaching No.65 on Billboard Top 200 and No.21 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums. Showcasing Buffett in his mid-90s prime, Banana Wind debuted at No.4 on the Top 200 and comprises “Jamaica Mistaica,” a tune impressed by a real-life incident the place Jamaican authorities mistakenly shot at his seaplane with Bono, his household, and Chris Blackwell on board.
Celebrating Buffett’s hits, the 4 August 16 releases are Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Altitudes (1977), Son of a Son of a Sailor (1978), Volcano (1979), and Barometer Soup (1995). The transformative, platinum-certified Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Altitudes is his best-selling album along with his signature smash “Margaritaville,” an anthem on the core of Buffett’s Caribbean and trop-rock ethos.
Son of a Son of a Sailor, additionally licensed platinum, boasts the timeless title observe and the beloved traditional “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” Peaking at No.14 on Billboard Top 200 (and No.13 on Billboard Top Country Albums), the gold-certified Volcano holds the hit singles “Fins,” “Volcano,” and “Survive.” The hit single “Mexico” highlights Barometer Soup, which scored Buffett one more platinum album and reached No.6 on the Top 200.
Living and Dying in 3/4 Time, One Particular Harbour, and Fruitcakes can be found for pre-order.