The Manhattan Transfer – The Manhattan Transfer VG+/VG

The Manhattan Transfer’s self-titled debut album, released in 1975, marked a turning point for the group. This wasn’t their first foray into the music scene, but it was the first time audiences heard the iconic lineup of Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel, Alan Paul, and Laurel Massé. Backed by the production of Ahmet Ertegun and Tim Hauser himself, the album showcased their exceptional vocal talents in all their glory. Their tight harmonies and playful interpretations of jazz classics like “Tuxedo Junction” and “Operator” (a Top 40 hit) breathed new life into the genre, establishing the sound that would become synonymous with The Manhattan Transfer for years to come.