The Brothers Johnson* – Right On Time

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Label:	A&M Records – SP-4644
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Promo, Stereo , Terre Haute Pressing
Country:	US
Released:	1977
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Funk

Tracklist

A1	Runnin' For Your Lovin' Backing Vocals – Mortonette Jenkins Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – George Johnson-Louis Johnson* Backing Vocals – Mortonette Jenkins Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – George Johnson-Louis Johnson*	5:05
A2	Free Yourself, Be Yourself Backing Vocals – Richard "Jose" Heath* Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Lead Vocals – George* Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Rhythm Guitar – David T. Walker Written-By – George Johnson-Louis Johnson* Backing Vocals – Richard "Jose" Heath* Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Lead Vocals – George* Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Rhythm Guitar – David T. Walker Written-By – George Johnson-Louis Johnson*	4:26
A3	"Q" Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Louis Johnson-George Johnson* Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Louis Johnson-George Johnson*	3:25
A4	Right On Time Backing Vocals – Richard "Jose" Heath* Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Lead Vocals – George* Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Rhythm Guitar – David T. Walker Written-By – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Richard "Jose" Heath* Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Lead Vocals – George* Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Rhythm Guitar – David T. Walker Written-By – Quincy Jones	3:50
B1	Strawberry Letter 23 Backing Vocals – Stephanie Spruill Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar, Soloist – Lee Ritenour Keyboards, Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Shuggie Otis Backing Vocals – Stephanie Spruill Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Guitar, Soloist – Lee Ritenour Keyboards, Synthesizer – Ian Underwood Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Shuggie Otis	4:58
B2	Brother Man Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Louis Johnson Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Keyboards, Synthesizer – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Louis Johnson	3:10
B3	Never Leave You Lonely Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Louis* Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Valerie Johnson Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar, Bass – Louis Johnson Lead Vocals – Louis* Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Valerie Johnson	3:02
B4	Love Is Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic 6-String], 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar [Ovation Classic Guitar], Bass, Lead Vocals – Louis Johnson Backing Vocals – Stephanie Spruill Guitar, Backing Vocals – George Johnson Keyboards – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Quincy Jones Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic 6-String], 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar [Ovation Classic Guitar], Bass, Lead Vocals – Louis Johnson Backing Vocals – Stephanie Spruill Guitar, Backing Vocals – George Johnson Keyboards – Dave Grusin Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Quincy Jones	4:20

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – A&M Records, Inc.
Copyright © – A&M Records, Inc.
Copyright © – Kidada Music Co.
Copyright © – Shuggie Music
Produced For – Quincy Jones Productions
Recorded At – A&M Studios
Mastered At – A&M Studios
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Published By – Kidada Music, Inc.
Published By – Off The Wall Music

Credits

Arranged By [Horns] – Greg Adams
Art Direction – Roland Young (3)
Calligraphy – Brian Hagiwara
Creative Director [Creative Direction] – Ed Eckstine
Design – Phil Shima
Design [Book] – Ken Anderson (4)
Engineer – Norm Kinney
Engineer [Assistant] – Chuck Trammell
Engineer [Re-Mix Engineer] – Don Hahn
Horns [Tower Of Power Horn Section], Alto Saxophone – Lenny Pickett
Horns [Tower Of Power Horn Section], Baritone Saxophone – Stephen Kupka
Horns [Tower Of Power Horn Section], Tenor Saxophone – Emilio Castillo
Horns [Tower Of Power Horn Section], Trumpet – Greg Adams
Horns [Tower Of Power Horn Section], Trumpet, Trombone – Mick Gillette*
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By [Book Photos, Page 6] – Jim McCrary
Photography By [Book Photos, Page 7] – Patricia Reynolds
Photography By [Book Photos, Pages 4 And 5] – Ron Phillips (3)
Photography By [Front And Back Cover Photography (Album And Book)] – James Fee
Producer, Arranged By – Quincy Jones
Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael Boddicker

Notes

"T" etched in runouts denotes Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute, pressing.

WLP label variation, B1 publisher on labels listed as "Kidada Music Co., Inc. and Off The Wall Music (BMI)," whereas Right On Time lists publisher as "Shuggie Music (BMI)," but otherwise appears identical.

On both label sides, two track titles are printed above the center hole, as in Right On Time.

"Promotion Copy–Not For Sale" on labels; "Promotional Record for Broadcast & Review Not For Sale" sticker on jacket back.

Includes album-sized eight-page booklet with lyrics and pictures, and color inner sleeve showcasing Quincy Jones albums and productions.

Produced for Quincy Jones Productions
Recorded from February 1st to March 21st, 1977 at A&M Recording Studio "B" Hollywood, California

℗ ©1977 A&M Records, Inc.
On label Side A:
All selections published by Kidada Music Co., Inc. (BMI)
On label Side B:
All selections published by Kidada Music Co., Inc. (BMI) except
B1 published by Kidada Music Co., Inc. and Off The Wall Music (BMI)

(Other commercial releases also list "Goulgris Music (BMI)" with Kidada Music Co., Inc.)

In booklet:
All selections "Copyright ©1977 Kidada Music Co., Inc. (BMI)" except
B1 "Copyright ©1971 Shuggie Music (BMI)"

From booklet:
Roxbury Records

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): SP-5025
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): SP-5026
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): T1 A&M SP 5025-T2 B1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): T1 A&M SP 5026-T1 B 2
Rights Society: BMI

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Right On Time (LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing)	A&M Records	SP-4644	US	1977
Recently Edited	Right On Time (LP, Album, Stereo)	A&M Records	AMLH 64644	UK	1977
	Right On Time (LP, Album)	A&M Records	SP-4644, SP 4644	Canada	1977
Recently Edited	Right On Time (LP, Album)	A&M Records	AMLH 64644	Europe	1977
New Submission	Right On Time (LP, Album)	A&M Records	SP-5026	Brazil	1977