Art Blakey The Big Beat: Blue Note Mono First Pressing LEE MORGAN WAYNE SHORTER
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128
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BLUE NOTE MONO VINYL FIRST PRESSING!
Seldom seen in UK auctions is this beautiful FIRST MONO PRESSING of Art Blakey's hard bop classic, The Big Beat (Blue Note BLP 4029). All first pressing characteristics are present, as per the Discogs link below: - blue/white deep groove Blue Note Records INC - 47 West 63rd - NYC labels
- RVG stamped in the dead wax, both sides
- "P" ("ear") on both sides : appears uncomplete
- front laminated jacket
- no address on back cover
I have fully play-tested the vinyl, so my grading is based on how the record actually sounds, as well as how it looks.
Vinyl is strictly graded in Very Good++ condition, with a bit of crackle at the start of side 2 track 1 (which may be fixed by a clean) and just a few isolated pops elsewhere. Visually there are a few light hairlines but none affecting the audio as far as I could tell. Having played the album in full, it sounds phenomenally punchy and loud throughout, being an exceptionally well-recorded album by Rudy Van Gelder! So if you buy expecting VG+ you may be pleasantly surprised :-)
The laminated, dimpled cover is strictly graded in Very Good+ condition, due to laminate lift near the opening of the cover and a small amount of colour fading around the top left (along with the previous owner's home address on the back). However, it is structurally sound and otherwise in superb condition.
Inner: original Blue Note.
Link to this pressing on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/1248506-Art-Blakey-The-Jazz-Messengers-The-Big-Beat
Note that I separate the vinyl from the outer sleeve for postage to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me, and in the way I'd like to receive them.
All items are play-tested throughout, and I strive to be comprehensive and fair in grading descriptions. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to help.
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