--- product_id: 23467078 title: "The Columbia Albums 1976-1982" price: "AR$384810" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/23467078-the-columbia-albums-1976-1982 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 **Price:** AR$384810 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 - **How much does it cost?** AR$384810 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/23467078-the-columbia-albums-1976-1982) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Rarely has an individual player so radically transformed an already established band as Jaco Pastorius (1951-1987) did upon joining Weather Report in 1976. Not only did the electric bassist set a new direction for the band, leading it to unprecedented commercial success, he also rewrote the rules for his instrument. Long after his tragic death, Pastorius remains the single most influential electric bassist, his virtuosic, daring, and eminently funky playing still a model for countless instrumentalists. His work with Weather Report is among the very finest of his truncated career. With co-founders Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter at the helm, Weather Report had already positioned itself as one of the leading fusion ensembles of the era. Yet when the brash young -- and practically unknown -- bassist elbowed his way into the band, he very quickly injected an energy and infectious rhythmic feel that solidified the various musical directions the band had been investigating. The bassist's amalgamation of jazz, R&B, and world music influences lent an irresistible spice to the Weather Report brew. Pastorius's startling playing, both wildly frenetic and deeply lyrical, enlivened such Weather Report gems as "Birdland" and "A Remark You Made," two signature masterpieces from the 1977 hit album, Heavy Weather. A distinctive composer as well as a master player, Pastorius also penned such Weather Report favorites as "Teen Town", "Punk Jazz," and the lauded "Three Views of a Secret." 8:30, the Grammy-winning 1979 live album, may best capture both the brute force and the instrumental reach of this ambitious band. Zawinul's keyboard outings, Shorter's evocative saxophone swirls, Peter Erskine's striking drumming, and the bassist s dazzling explorations (exemplified by the momentous solo feature, "Slang," which interpolates his "Portrait of Tracy," a highlight of Pastorius's first solo album) were mighty examples of a peak-era fusion outfit. It may be a long while before we encounter the likes of a musical unit such as Weather Report, or an audaciously brilliant player akin to Pastorius, again. The Columbia Albums Collection (6 CDs): 1. Black Market (1976) 2. Heavy Weather (1977) 3. Mr. Gone (1978) 4. 8:30 (1979) 5. Night Passage (1980) 6. Weather Report (1982) Review: WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE THIS - Well o.k., if you're a Weather Report fan and have all or most of these albums, maybe you don't need this. If however, you're a fan like me, who had all of the albums on vinyl, and was lazy about picking up the cd's or, if you are new to Weather Report (and if you are, BOY are you in for a treat!) you should have this set. Here's why. First of all, an answer to the big question. 8:30 is complete. It's on one disc, but all 13 tracks are there, including SCARLET WOMAN, and packaged in the original double sleeve. Also, there are 12 bonus live tracks spread over four of the six albums. No extra tracks on 8:30, but having SCARLET WOMAN back is bonus enough, and no extra tracks on the last album, WEATHER REPORT. Nine of the extra tracks are from the set LIVE AND UNRELEASED (all of the tracks with Jaco on that set are here) and three are from the Havana Jam concerts, two of which have never been released before. The tracks on each disc compliment the album they are on. Sound quality is excellent as far as I am concerned. If you want to hunt down import copies that may sound better, or hold out for something that may never come, be my guest. This is a great set, and well worth the money. Great tunes, great Jaco, and a last taste of Alphonso Johnson. Review: Nice Packaging; Overrated Music - I like the packaging and the moderate price tag very much with this set, and also with the matching set of Weather Report's earlier records. The music doesn't knock me out though. To me Jaco Pastorious' playing didn't fit in well with what the band had done best (groove music with a jazz twist). The music on these records becomes more precious, and less vital than earlier records. Give me the title track to "Black Market"; give me a few tracks on "Mr. Gone". The rest of this just isn't knocking me out. I think that Weather Report became less than they should have been right about the point at which this set starts. That is probably not all about Jaco and his shortcomings, but probably some of it is. They became a high-minded concept and brand name that wasn't actually putting much great music out. ## Images ![The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718yZVgFr+L.jpg) ![The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815LEa-bhtL.jpg) ![The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818Jv04o2yL.jpg) ![The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810srsNZuTL.jpg) ![The Columbia Albums 1976-1982 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zmnRLtmmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE THIS *by L***T on July 26, 2012* Well o.k., if you're a Weather Report fan and have all or most of these albums, maybe you don't need this. If however, you're a fan like me, who had all of the albums on vinyl, and was lazy about picking up the cd's or, if you are new to Weather Report (and if you are, BOY are you in for a treat!) you should have this set. Here's why. First of all, an answer to the big question. 8:30 is complete. It's on one disc, but all 13 tracks are there, including SCARLET WOMAN, and packaged in the original double sleeve. Also, there are 12 bonus live tracks spread over four of the six albums. No extra tracks on 8:30, but having SCARLET WOMAN back is bonus enough, and no extra tracks on the last album, WEATHER REPORT. Nine of the extra tracks are from the set LIVE AND UNRELEASED (all of the tracks with Jaco on that set are here) and three are from the Havana Jam concerts, two of which have never been released before. The tracks on each disc compliment the album they are on. Sound quality is excellent as far as I am concerned. If you want to hunt down import copies that may sound better, or hold out for something that may never come, be my guest. This is a great set, and well worth the money. Great tunes, great Jaco, and a last taste of Alphonso Johnson. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Packaging; Overrated Music *by S***D on February 12, 2013* I like the packaging and the moderate price tag very much with this set, and also with the matching set of Weather Report's earlier records. The music doesn't knock me out though. To me Jaco Pastorious' playing didn't fit in well with what the band had done best (groove music with a jazz twist). The music on these records becomes more precious, and less vital than earlier records. Give me the title track to "Black Market"; give me a few tracks on "Mr. Gone". The rest of this just isn't knocking me out. I think that Weather Report became less than they should have been right about the point at which this set starts. That is probably not all about Jaco and his shortcomings, but probably some of it is. They became a high-minded concept and brand name that wasn't actually putting much great music out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ consistent playback volume level between discs *by R***L on November 25, 2014* Re-mastered, excellent sounding, inexpensive Sony European Union box set of Weather Report's albums 6-12; albums 1, 2, 3, & 5 each have bonus tracks. Each disc is in a cardboard sleeve replica of the original album, all housed in a side-flip-open 5" W x 5 ¼ H x 1-1/8" thick box. Comes w/a 19 page highly informative booklet chock full of band & individual song info (such as personnel on each song, recording date), album chart info, etc. As a bonus for me, the volume playback level between discs is quite even, so I was able to make a consistent sounding playlist w/only the songs I like... and even better, the prior box set, "The Columbia Albums 1971-1975", are also of the same volume level, so buy that one too. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/23467078-the-columbia-albums-1976-1982](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/23467078-the-columbia-albums-1976-1982) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*