BLUE NOTE JAZZ LP KENNY BURRELL "BLUE LIGHTS"47 W.63rd DEEP GROOVE FIRST PRESS

$

647

This is a lovely copy of this RARE, very collectable BLUE NOTE album, KENNY BURRELL: "BLUE LIGHTS",featuring KENNY BURRELL, GUITAR; the LEGENDARY TINA BROOKS, TENOR SAX; JUNIOR COOK, TENOR SAX; the also LEGENDARY(and tragically under-recorded) LOUIS SMITH,TRUMPET; DUKE JORDAN AND BOBBY TIMMONS, PIANISTS, SAM JONES,BASS; and ART BLAKEY, DRUMS! Talk about an ALL STAR LINEUP...This is quintessential, hard swinging early 50's BLUE NOTE JAZZ at its best!

This LP was released in the mid 50's, and this is most likely the FIRST PRESSING. It features the well known DOUBLE SIDED DEEP GROOVE Blue and White BLUE NOTE label. This LP features the 47 W. 63rd NYC address. No "R" or "INC". The run out groove has the Rudy Van Gelder stamp, the famous BLUE NOTE 'EAR", as well as the matrix BLP  1596 A(and B) hand etched in the run out grooves. The labels are clean, with very slight spindle marks. 
The LP itself is the thick, heavy vinyl associated with these mid 50s pressings. This LP is in very conservatively rated VG+ condition, with clean, bright playing surfaces. No significant marks. NO feel-able scratches at all. Just very light sleeve wear and a few light marks that do not effect play, typical of a 60+ year old LP. The sound is beautiful...that classic, gorgeous, rich Blue Note sound, but of course, there will be an occasional pop or click. This is a 60 year old record, and its not absolutely flawless.  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 HIGH GLOSS LAMINATED cover is in VG/VG+ condition, with tiny split (about 1/4 inch) at top and bottom right openings, and the original price of "4.98" in pencil top left corner! The LP has a solid spine and top and bottom seams, and moderate shelf wear for an album that is close to 60 years old. The cover is beautiful! The distinctive graphics, and artwork by ANDY WARHOL, are sharp and clear. Overall, a very very nice, well cared for LP.

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 not recommended. For overseas buyers, ( Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, etc)  we recommend 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!