Quincy Jones – The Dude

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Label:	A&M Records – SP 3721
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo
Country:	Europe
Released:	1981
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Contemporary R&B

Tracklist

A1	Ai No Corrida Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Tom Bahler Bass – Louis Johnson Clavinet – David "Hawk" Wolinski Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Charles May Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Kenny Young Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Tom Bahler Bass – Louis Johnson Clavinet – David "Hawk" Wolinski Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Charles May Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Kenny Young	6:18
A2	The Dude Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Syreeta Wright Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – James Ingram Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer [Yamaha Cs-80 Solo] – Stevie Wonder Synthesizer, Vocoder – Michael Boddicker Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Syreeta Wright Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – James Ingram Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Saxophone, Flute – Larry Williams Synthesizer [Yamaha Cs-80 Solo] – Stevie Wonder Synthesizer, Vocoder – Michael Boddicker Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton	5:35
A3	Just Once Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Patti Austin Bass – Abraham Laboriel Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – James Ingram Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano, Electric Piano – David Foster Piano, Synthesizer [String] – Robbie Buchanan Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Barry Mann And Cynthia Weill* Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Patti Austin Bass – Abraham Laboriel Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – James Ingram Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano, Electric Piano – David Foster Piano, Synthesizer [String] – Robbie Buchanan Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Barry Mann And Cynthia Weill*	4:32
A4	Betcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me Arranged By [Rhythm] – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Written-By, Synthesizer [Yamaha Cs-80] – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Rhythm] – Stevie Wonder Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Written-By, Synthesizer [Yamaha Cs-80] – Stevie Wonder	3:33
B1	Somethin' Special Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Tom Bahler Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – David "Hawk" Wolinski Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm, Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Tom Bahler Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – David "Hawk" Wolinski Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton	4:03
B2	Razzamatazz Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Yvonne Lewis Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Synthesizer [Bass Yamaha Cs-80] – David "Hawk" Wolinski Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals, Rhythm] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Yvonne Lewis Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Synthesizer [Bass Yamaha Cs-80] – David "Hawk" Wolinski Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton	4:20
B3	One Hundred Ways Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – James Ingram Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Tony Coleman Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Greg Phillinganes Guitar – Steve Lukather Lead Vocals – James Ingram Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Saxophone, Flute – Kim Hutchcroft Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Tony Coleman	4:19
B4	Velas Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar, Harmonica, Whistling – Jean "Toots" Thielemans* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Written-By – Vitor Martins Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones Arranged By [Strings] – Johnny Mandel Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Johnny Mandel Bass – Louis Johnson Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Greg Phillinganes Guitar, Harmonica, Whistling – Jean "Toots" Thielemans* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Written-By – Vitor Martins	4:05
B5	Turn On The Action Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Yvonne Lewis Bass – Abraham Laboriel Clavinet – David "Hawk" Wolinski Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Synthesizer] – Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals] – Rod Temperton Backing Vocals – Yvonne Lewis Bass – Abraham Laboriel Clavinet – David "Hawk" Wolinski Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Steve Lukather Handclaps – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Patti Austin Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Ian Underwood Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Jerry Hey Written-By – Rod Temperton	4:17

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Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – A&M Records, Inc.
Copyright © – A&M Records, Inc.
Distributed By – CBS Records
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Overdubbed At – Westlake Audio
Recorded At – RKM Studios
Mastered At – A&M Studios
Published By – Heathwave Music
Published By – H. G. Music, Inc.
Published By – Lazy Lizard
Published By – Intersong Music Ltd.
Published By – Yellow Brick Road
Published By – Rodsongs
Published By – Almo Music Corp.
Published By – ATV Music Corp.
Published By – Mann and Weil Songs, Inc.
Published By – Jobete Music Co., Inc.
Published By – Black Bull Music
Published By – State Of The Arts Music
Published By – Eliza M. Music
Published By – Ritesonian Music
Published By – Kidada Music, Inc.
Published By – Mr. Melody Music
Published By – Brammus Music

Credits

Art Direction – Roland Young Designs
Design Concept, Liner Notes – Quincy Jones
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By – Rudy Legname
Producer – Quincy Jones
Recorded By [Assisted By], Mixed By [Assisted By] – Ed ”Big Julie” Cherney*
Recorded By [Toots At RKM] – Mike Butcher
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien

Notes

All tracks and overdubs recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA.
Mastered at A&M Recording Studios

Labels:
AMLK 63721
Made in Holland

Sleeve:
AMLH 63721
℗ © 1981 A&M Records, Inc.
Printed in Holland

Inner sleeve:
AMLH 63721
℗ 1981 A&M Records, Inc.
The statue of The Dude is by Josia and is from the private collection of Quincy and Peggy Jones

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Rights Society (Publishing): ASCAP
Rights Society (Publishing): BMI
Label Code (Back): LC 0485
Label Code (Labels): LC -0485
Price Code: CB 271
Price Code (Circled): 57
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): AMLK 63721-1 SP 3721-a
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): AMLK 63721-2 SP 3721-b
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): US.PH A&M SP63721A-G2 INT A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): usph A&M SP63721B-G2 INT A
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped/etched, variant 2): 19-63721-1A-1 AIB A&M SP63721A-G2 INT
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped/etched, variant 2): 19-63721-1B-1 A 2

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	The Dude (LP, Album, Stereo, Y - Terre Haute Pressing)	A&M Records	SP-3721	US	1981
Recently Edited	The Dude (LP, Album)	A&M Records	AMP-28028	Japan	1981
Recently Edited	The Dude (LP, Album)	A&M Records	AMLK 63721	UK	1981
	The Dude (LP, Album)	A&M Records	2220865, 3721	Yugoslavia	1981
New Submission	The Dude (LP, Album)	A&M Records	AMLH 63721	Italy	1981

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Reviews

MikeMcGantic May 21, 2025
The lineup on this album (and on all Q's productions from this period) is mindblowing. To just call up Stevie or Herbie and ask for a quick solo. What balls. Not to mention Da Costa, Phillinganes, Lukather, Austin, Hey and Ingram. Very difficult to find music with the production level this has.
Vinylguro Apr 10, 2023
This is a great album, and the sound quality is fantastic as well.😀
VinylWire Dec 29, 2022
Edited 2 years ago

Very detailed sound quality on this release, really punchy. Pressing is really good too.
I made needledrops of two tracks from this vinyl record - You can find them on the right side in the videos - Under the names: Quincy Jones - Ai No Corrida (1981 European Vinyl)
Quincy Jones - The Dude (1981 European Vinyl)
LeonTP Jun 23, 2019
Edited 3 years ago

I do wonder how a US press compares, but on its own its a great sounding version that really displays the fine production of the music from recording to mixing and mastering.
Great soundstaging and separation. The bass is punchy and highs sweet. It could likely be more dynamically improved but probably not very much unless put over a 2LP 45RPM set.

Edit:
This uses the US cut plates I think so it sounds the same.

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