[Pre Order] George Benson – Breezin’ – Analogue Productions 45rpm LP *

Description

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab from the original master tape

180-gram 45 RPM double LP pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Housed in a Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket

George Benson’s 1976 classic albumBreezin’redefined what jazz guitar could sound like.Effortless, melodic, and irresistibly smooth,Breezin’became the soundtrack to an era and the album that launched Benson into crossover superstardom.

With timeless hits such as “This Masquerade” and the sunlit title track, Breezin’, Benson’s 15th album, bridges the worlds of jazz, pop, and R&B with rare grace. It not only was aBillboardJazz Albums chart-topper but also went to No. 1 on the pop and R&B charts. It was certified triple platinum-selling, making it one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time.

The record took home Grammy Awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Record of the Year for “This Masquerade,” while earning multiple nominations, including for Album and Song of the Year an unprecedented feat for a jazz guitarist.

Now, this classic shines brighter than ever. Mastered at 45 RPM by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab and pressed on flat, ultra-quiet vinyl by Quality Record Pressings, this edition reveals new layers of warmth, depth, and presence in Benson’s silky tone and fellow rhythm and bass guitarist Phil Upchurch’s signature groove.

Breezin‘ isn’t just a smooth jazz cornerstone it’s one of the most impeccably crafted and influential albums of its time. For collectors, audiophiles, and anyone who loves music that feels like pure sunlight, this definitive 45 RPM reissue is essential listening.

LP 1 Side A
1. Breezin’

LP 1 Side B
1. This Masquerade
2. Six To Four

LP 2 Side A
1. Affirmation

LP 2 Side B
1. So This Is Love?
2. Lady