Weather Report Original Album Classics 2007 Verified May 2026

A casual observer will note the absence of Black Market (1976) —the album that introduced Jaco Pastorius on two tracks. Also missing are the early, raw Weather Report (1971) debut and the later electric-funk of Mr. Gone (1978).

However, this omission is the set’s secret strength. By skipping Black Market, the box creates a stark, educational contrast: you hear the "pre-Jaco" band (through five albums) then slam into the opening bass harmonics of "Birdland." It highlights that Zawinul’s vision, not any single bassist, was the constant.

Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment Format: 5xCD, Box Set, Reissue weather report original album classics 2007 verified

The set contains the following five original albums in full:

The second album, introducing Dom Um Romão on drums and incorporating more electronic textures. A casual observer will note the absence of

(Note: Track ordering on this disc varies by reissue. The 2007 box generally follows the sequence: Unknown Soldier, The Moors, Crystal, Seventh Arrow, Surprise, Rock Thing, Scorpio, Surucucú, Lost).

If you are a deep fan, be aware of what this set does not include: The second album, introducing Dom Um Romão on

Here, Weather Report began incorporating funk grooves and electric bass (thanks to a young Alphonso Johnson). Tracks like “Boogie Woogie Waltz” signaled a stylistic shift. The 2007 pressing is notable for its dynamic range—the clavinet and synthesizer washes don’t clip, a common complaint on later budget reissues.