The Meters - Struttin' (LP) Vinyl Record Blue Jay Reissue

The Meters – Struttin’ (Blue Jay Vinyl, 2023 Jackpot Records)

The Music Inside

Originally released in 1970, Struttin’ delivers The Meters in peak New Orleans funk form—tight, raw, and irresistibly rhythmic. This 2023 “Blue Jay” vinyl reissue (limited color pressing) is cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray, ensuring every crackle, organ boom, and tight drum fill lands with pristine warmth and presence. A must-have for funk purists and groove hunters alike.

Tracklist

1. Chicken Strut
2. Liver Splash
3. Wichita Lineman
4. Joog
5. Go for Yourself
6. Same Old Thing
7. Hand Clapping Song
8. Darlin' Darlin'
9. Tippi-Toes
10. Britches
11. Hey! Last Minute
12. Ride Your Pony 

Sample Notes

• “Hand Clapping Song” has been sampled by DJ Premier, Madlib, A Tribe Called Quest, and more—its syncopated rhythm is a favorite in hip-hop and house producer crates. 
• The album’s pure funk grooves (“Chicken Strut”, “Same Old Thing”) remain ripe for further sampling, with crisp drum grooves, swirling guitars, and the kind of rhythm section interplay that samples itself.

Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, limited “Blue Jay” colored vinyl edition
• Label: Jackpot Records (2023 reissue)
• Mastering: Cut from the original analog masters by Kevin Gray—ultra-high fidelity, audiophile quality 
• Condition: Factory-sealed, brand-new
• UPC: 843563146965
• Genre: New Orleans Funk / Soul / Instrumental Funk

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Struttin’ is a cornerstone of funk music—foundational grooves that shaped future genres and continue to inspire producers and collectors. This special color pressing revives the album’s mojo in vivid—and collectible—form.