Jeff Beck (July 16, 1976) Wired Album

Jeff Beck’s groundbreaking 1976 jazz-rock fusion album Wired, featuring collaborations with Jan Hammer and George Martin, showcased his innovative guitar work and became a landmark instrumental release of the decade.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Jeff Beck

Title: Wired

Date: July 16, 1976

Label: Epic

Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album & Cassette Album

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue:

• LP: S EPC 86012

• Cassette (TC): EPC 40-86012

TRACK LIST

Side A

1. Led Boots

2. Come Dancing

3. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

4. Head For Backstage Pass

Side B

1. Blue Wind

2. Sophie

3. Play With Me

4. Love Is Green

THE STORY 

Produced by George Martin, Wired followed Jeff Beck’s successful Blow by Blow and pushed further into jazz-rock fusion territory. The album features contributions from Jan Hammer, Narada Michael Walden, and Max Middleton, with standout tracks like the Mingus cover “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” and the energetic “Led Boots.”

CONTEXT & NOTES 

Wired reached the Top 40 in multiple countries and is regarded as one of Beck’s finest instrumental works. The UK release included both LP and cassette formats, with the cassette version (EPC 40-86012) being a popular format for fans at the time. Quadraphonic and later SACD reissues expanded its legacy.

PERSONNEL

• Jeff Beck – guitar

• Jan Hammer – synthesizer, keyboards

• Narada Michael Walden – drums

• Max Middleton – keyboards

• Wilbur Bascomb – bass

• George Martin – production

PRODUCTION Produced by: George Martin Recorded at: Air Studios, Trident Studios, and others

CHARTS

• UK Albums Chart: Strong Top 40 performance

• US Billboard 200: Peak #16

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Iconic cover photo of Jeff Beck with dramatic lighting and motion blur on guitar

• Minimalist black background with bold white title

RELATED MATERIAL

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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Epic Records

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