On January 30, 1976, “Warner Bros” label released “Stretchin’ Out in Bootsy’s Rubber Band”, the debut Bootsy’s Rubber Band album. It was recorded 1975 – 197, at “United Sound Systems” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by George Clinton and William “Bootsy” Colins.

Personnel:

• William “Bootsy” Collins– vocals, bass, guitar, drums, cowbell
• Phelps Collins– guitar
• Garry Shider– guitar
• Michael Hampton– guitar
• Gary Cooper – vocals, drums, tambourine
• Fred Wesley– trombone
• Maceo Parker– saxophone
• Michael Brecker– saxophone
• Rick Gardner – trumpet
• Randy Brecker– trumpet
• Bernie Worrell– keyboards; melodica
• Sonny Talbert – keyboards
• Frederick Allen – keyboards
• Leslyn Bailey – vocals
• Robert Johnson – vocals
• Cordell Mosson– drums
• Frank Waddy – drums

Track listing:

1. Stretchin’ Out (In a Rubber Band) – William Collins, George Clinton
2. Psychoticbumpschool – William Collins, George Clinton, Bernard Worrell, Phelps Collins
3. Another Point of View – William Collins, George Clinton, Phelps Collins
4. I’d Rather Be With You – William Collins, George Clinton, Gary Cooper
5. Love Vibes – William Collins, Leslyn Bailey
6. Physical Love – William Collins, George Clinton, Gary Cooper, Garry Shider
7. Vanish in Our Sleep – William Collins, George Clinton