Windham Hill Records Sampler '82 (1982) and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: WH-1024 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); back has some tiny discoloration spots. Inner-sleeve is original (Windham Hills ads). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Remedios (William Ackerman ) Blossom / Meadow (George Winston ) The Happy Couple (Michael Hedges ) Minou's Waltz (Ira Stein Russel Walder ) A Thousand Teardrops (Shadowfax ) Wedding Rain (Liz Story ) Tideline (Darol Anger and Barbara Higbie ) Purple Mountain (Scott Cossu ) Clockwork (Alex De Grassi ) About The Record: Windham Hill Records Sampler '82 showcases a diverse selection of instrumental tracks from nine artists, capturing the label?s burgeoning influence in the New Age, folk, and jazz fusion genres during a period of rapid growth. Featuring artists like William Ackerman, George Winston, Michael Hedges, and Alex De Grassi, the album highlights the label?s commitment to high-fidelity acoustic music, with tracks like Ackerman?s Remedios (a digital recording) and De Grassi?s Clockwork exemplifying its innovative sound. Historically significant for its role in introducing tens of thousands to Windham Hill?s roster, the sampler reflected the label?s 300% growth by 1982 and its lucrative distribution deal with A M Records, cementing its cultural impact. While no specific tracks from the album were chart-topping hit singles, pieces like Hedges? The Happy Couple and Shadowfax?s A Thousand Teardrops gained notable recognition among fans and remain emblematic of the label?s style. The album?s enduring popularity underscores its importance as a gateway to Windham Hill?s catalog, though it is often recommended to explore the individual albums for a deeper experience.