Gilles Peterson has been given the keys to Warners impressive Jazz back-catalogue and hand-selected Yusef Lateefs legendary Detroit Latitude 42 30 Longitude 83 for Arc Records next release. This is the first time the album has been reissued on vinyl since its originally came out in 1969. The album is Lateefs nostalgic love-letter to his hometown and one of the rawest works in his catalogue but the record looks forward as well as back. The compositions are laced with the seeds of 70s Jazz Funk that would come to dominate the following decade.

Arc Records have given this overlooked piece in Lateefs oeuvre a bespoke reissue treatment. The audio has been remastered in mono from the original tapes by legendary engineer Bernie Grundman best known for personally mastering industry landmarks such as Michael Jacksons Thriller, Princes Purple Rain and Dr. Dres The Chronic among many others. The artwork, printed on heavy-weight card, is faithful to the original down to the 1960s-style tip on sleeve and features the original sleeve notes alongside updated liner notes. The record itself is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl. The release is physical only and limited to just 2000 copies.

• Hand-selected for reissue by Gilles Peterson
• First ever vinyl reissue
• Limited Edition (2000 copies)
• Pressed on 180g Black Vinyl

ARC6 -Artist-Yusef Lateef

• Internal ID: JIT
• Format: Vinyl
• Format Detail: LP Black
• Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item’s shipment.**
• Released: 7/24/23