ART BLAKEY-FREEDOM RIDER-BLUE NOTE 4156 ORIGINAL MONO COVER ONLY SHRINK N. MINT
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Description
Up for auction is a beautiful original cover only for the Art Blakey album "The Freedom Rider" originally released in the U.S. on Blue Note Records (BLP 4156) in 1961.
-Cover only, record not included -Original First Pressing MONO cover -Still in opened factory shrink wrap -Correct 43 West 61st St., New York, N.Y. 23 address -Original laminated paste-down cover -Not a Liberty reissue -No UPC/bar code -Yellow price tag affixed to shrink, not to cover itself
Note: As a long-time jazz collector, I know how frustrating it can be to have a record in beautiful condition, but the dust jacket is worn and does not match the disc. Over the years, I have collected many original jazz dust jackets that are in beautiful condition, thinking I'd eventually find a disc to match. Well, I don't have time to do that anymore, so I'm going to sell off some of my choice jackets.
The price of these jackets is minimal compared to the added value that you will get from upgrading your current, worn out jacket. A jazz record's overall value and desirability is based on the attractiveness of the cover. A nice record with a worn cover is like a beautiful smile with a front tooth missing. Here's a great opportunity to get that fine jacket to match your fine disc. If you have a nice record to match this jacket, you will easily double your investment in added value to the overall album.
Condition: This cover is in beautiful condition, one of the nicest I've come across in 30 years of collecting. Still in the original, opened shrink wrap, it's beautifully preserved. No ring wear, no tears or losses. The lamination is beautiful, retains its original high gloss shine, no rubbing. Seams are perfect, no splits or wear. Corners are perfect, except one with the tiniest of rubs (see photo), its only real detraction, which is minor. The back is bright and clean, unmarked. The shrink wrap has caused a slight "dishing" to the cover, but if you were to remove the shrink wrap, I'm sure it would flatten out just fine. A really stunning cover! Impossible to upgrade.
Grade: Near Mint (NM)
100% satisfaction guaranteed, no risk buying. My 100% positive feedback on rare albums allow you to bid with confidence. Returns accepted, no questions asked.
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