AIRTO – FREE 1972 CTI 1st Press NM - Rudy Van Gelder / Chick Corea - CTI 6020
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Description

Airto – Free – 1972 CTI 6020 – 1st Pressing – Rudy Van Gelder Mastered – NM Vinyl


Original 1972 US 1st Pressing of Free by Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira, issued on CTI Records (CTI 6020).

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Mastered by Rudy Van Gelder, with the classic VAN GELDER stamp in the deadwax.

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This highly sought-after CTI title features Flora Purim on vocals, Chick Corea on “Return to Forever,” and Keith Jarrett’s composition “Lucky Southern.”

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Recorded during Airto’s most influential period, blending Brazilian rhythms with post-bop and jazz fusion. Gatefold jacket with original CTI inner sleeve included.

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Matrix / Runout

   •   Side A: RVG 87676 A-1 (stamped) VAN GELDER

   •   Side B: RVG 87676 B-1 (stamped) VAN GELDER

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Condition

   •   Vinyl: Near Mint – glossy, clean, no visible marks, excellent play surfaces.

   •   Cover: Near Mint – strong gatefold, only faint edge wear.

   •   Inner Sleeve: Near Mint – original CTI branded inner intact, minimal signs of age.

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Item Specifics

   •   Artist: Airto

   •   Title: Free

   •   Label: CTI Records

   •   Catalog Number: CTI 6020

   •   Year: 1972

   •   Country: USA

   •   Format: Vinyl, LP, Gatefold

   •   Genre: Jazz, Latin, Fusion

   •   Pressing: 1st US Pressing, RVG Mastered


Shipping & Handling

Ships within 3 business days in professional LP mailer, vinyl packed outside of jacket to prevent seam splits. Local NYC pickup also available.


This is a vintage record and may show normal signs of age. Please review photos carefully. Sold as-is.


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