BLUE NOTE JAZZ LP: FREDDIE HUBBARD:"READY FOR FREDDIE" NEW YORK #4085 MINT MONO

$

350

This is a beautiful copy of this hard to find, very desirable BLUE NOTE album, "FREDDIE HUBBARD:READY FOR FREDDIE", with FREDDIE HUBBARD, Trumpet,WAYNE SHORTER, Tenor Saxophone, BERNARD McKINNEY, Euphonium, McCOY TYNER, Piano, ART DAVIS, Bass, and ELVIN JONES, Drums! This is BRILLIANTLY PERFORMED, hard swinging early 60's BLUE NOTE JAZZ at its best!

This LP was released in the early 60's, and this is an ORIGINAL PRESSING. It features the well known Blue and White label. It features the NEW YORK CITY Blue Note address on the labels. The run out groove has the "ear" as well as the Rudy Van Gelder stamp. It also has the matrix BN LP 4085 A(and B) hand etched in the run out grooves. The labels are super clean, with no spindle marks. This LP looks unplayed! The LP itself is the medium - thick, heavy vinyl associated with these early 60s pressings. This LP is in very conservatively rated Near Mint condition, with clean, bright playing surfaces. There are no visible marks.  I have played this LP, and it plays beautifully, with almost no back round noise. The sound is beautiful...that classic, gorgeous, rich Blue Note sound, but of course, there might be an occasional pop or click. This is a 60 year old record, and its not absolutely flawless, although this particular LP is about as close to flawless as any in my collection!  Its all about the music, and this LP plays great! Ive been advised by a friend who is a very experienced seller to be very conservative on my ratings, as Im an avid collector, but a relatively new "seller". The classic heavy GLOSSY cardboard cover is in VG+condition, with solid spine, and solid top and bottom seams. There is slight soiling on the back cover (see pics). There apparently was a tiny split on top seam at opening that has been neatly repaired with glossy clear tape that matches the gloss of the glossy cover, so is barely noticeable. The LP cover has moderate shelf wear for an album that is close to 60 years old. The classic cover with its distinctive graphics, and photo by FRANCIS WOLFF, are sharp and clear. 

I am a Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist, and have been collecting Rare Jazz LPs for many years. This is one from my personal collection. I assure you, all the LPs I will be offering here have been meticulously taken care of, and only played rarely, on a Sota Sapphire Turntable, with a Grado Reference Cartridge. They have been kept inside a temperature controlled room in my home, in plastic dust jackets. In other words, you can bid in confidence, knowing these LPs come from someone who has loved them and babied them. I reluctantly am beginning to sell some of my LPs, and hope they go to someone who will love them as I have. 

All LPs will be carefully packed in strong, proper LP boxes, well protected, and sent USPS PRIORITY MAIL or EXPRESS MAIL so proper tracking is available. Media Rate for domestic shipments is available, but really not recommended. For overseas buyers, ( Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, etc)  we recommend PRIORITY MAIL, EXPRESS MAIL, or REGISTERED MAIL for proper tracking. We keep very close watch on all shipments through United States Post Office and Customs. Shipping costs are always based on your location. I do not add "handling"fees, costs will be exactly as I am charged by the shipper of choice. Good Luck to all bidders!