Bill Quateman – Bill Quateman on vinyl LP. VG. 1973 debut with Elton John's Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye. Ships from Germany.
About Bill Quateman
A VG condition vinyl pressing of the acclaimed 1973 self-titled debut from Chicago singer-songwriter Bill Quateman, backed by members of Elton John's own touring band and given full artistic freedom by Columbia Records chief Clive Davis.
Bill Quateman is the self-titled debut album by Chicago area singer-songwriter Bill Quateman, released in 1972 via Columbia Records. Signed by label head Clive Davis and given a top-notch production team, full artistic freedom and backing musicians including Elton John’s own sidemen Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye, the album received glowing contemporary reviews for its rich, emotionally honest songwriting. This listing is a VG condition vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is Bill Quateman
- About this debut album
- The Elton John band connection
- Pressing details and buying advice
In Brief
- Artist Bill Quateman is a Chicago area singer-songwriter who began performing in local coffeehouses at age 14 in the early 1960s.
- Release Bill Quateman came out in 1972/1973 via Columbia Records, catalogue KC 31761, reaching #206 on the US charts.
- Backing musicians Featured Elton John’s own touring sidemen Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye on guitar, and Ray Cooper on percussion, alongside Wings drummer Denny Seiwell.
- Label support Signed by Columbia Records chief Clive Davis, who gave Quateman a top production team, finances and full artistic freedom.
- Reception Received glowing contemporary reviews, praised as musically rich and satisfying, tapping into feelings with poignancy and sincerity.
Bill Quateman – Bill Quateman (LP, VG)
Vinyl LP, Columbia Records
Very Good condition vinyl pressing of Bill Quateman, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Who Is Bill Quateman?
Bill Quateman began performing in local Chicago area coffeehouses at just 14 years old in the early 1960s, honing his songwriting craft for years before Columbia Records chief Clive Davis, then one of the most powerful figures in the music industry, signed him and gave the young songwriter an extraordinary level of support and creative trust. Beyond music, Quateman later developed an interest in wholistic health, becoming involved in orthomolecular treatment and hair analysis testing, and today serves as a director focused on personal nutrition testing and regenerative wellness counseling. His daughter, performing as India (Naomi Wild), has gone on to her own notable songwriting career, co-writing Odesza's breakout hit Higher Ground.
About This Debut Album And The Elton John Band Connection
Given full artistic freedom and a genuinely top-tier production team by Clive Davis, Quateman's self-titled debut was produced by Ken Ascher and Robin Geoffrey Cable, and backed by a remarkable roster of session talent, including Elton John's own touring guitarists Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye, percussionist Ray Cooper, also a longtime Elton John collaborator, and Wings drummer Denny Seiwell. Lesley Duncan contributed backing vocals, and Ken Ascher added keyboards throughout. The album received glowing reviews upon release, praised as musically rich and satisfying, with songs lyrically and emotionally tapping into people's feelings with genuine poignancy, honesty and sincerity. The record earned strong airplay in Chicago, led by the single Only Love, marking a genuinely promising start to Quateman's recording career before he went on to release further albums throughout the 1970s for both Columbia and RCA Victor.
- VG condition, a well kept vintage pressing
- Backed by Elton John’s own sidemen Davey Johnstone, Caleb Quaye and Ray Cooper
- Widely and warmly reviewed upon its original release
- Given full artistic freedom and top-tier production by Clive Davis
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Niche appeal outside 1970s singer-songwriter and soft rock collectors
- A relatively overlooked album despite its strong initial reception
What is Bill Quateman by Bill Quateman?
It is his self-titled 1973 debut album, released via Columbia Records with backing from members of Elton John’s touring band.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good (VG).
Who backed Quateman on this album?
Elton John’s guitarists Davey Johnstone and Caleb Quaye, percussionist Ray Cooper, and Wings drummer Denny Seiwell all contributed.
Why did Quateman receive such strong label support?
Columbia Records chief Clive Davis signed him and gave him a top production team, finances and full artistic freedom to make the album he wanted.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Worth The Spin?
- A richly produced, warmly reviewed singer-songwriter debut
- VG condition vinyl backed by members of Elton John's touring band
- Best suited to fans of early 70s singer-songwriter and soft rock
Bill Quateman remains a genuinely accomplished, underappreciated 1970s singer-songwriter debut, and this listing offers a VG pressing from a highly rated German seller.