BOBBY HUTCHERSON Montara - ORIG BLUE NOTE FIRST PRESSING Vinyl LP EXC AUDIO
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LEGENDARY BOBBY HUTCHERSON (SAMPLED BY MADLIB) ON BLUE NOTE VINYL!
Seldom seen in UK auctions is a superb original pressing of Bobby Hutcherson's Montara (Blue Note BN-LA551-G), best known for the legendary title track which was sampled by Madlib (among others!). Unusually for the time, this album sounds fantastic, loud and super clear on vinyl! I have fully play-tested the vinyl, so my grading is based on how the record actually sounds, as well as how it looks; all visual details described below are represented in the accompanying photos.
Vinyl is VG++ overall, notable for Excellent audio with a very quiet soundstage and loud, well-defined separation of instruments - including the all-important Montara! The appearance of the vinyl is closer to VG+, due to cosmetic marks on both sides (see photos) - having listened to the record all the way through, these are purely cosmetic and do not affect the listening experience, but please bear this in mind if you are looking for an unmarked surface as well as amazing audio. Labels are Blue Note blue label with black 'b', consistent with a first pressing, and in Excellent condition.
Original cover is graded VG++, downgraded from Excellent due to a small hole in the lower left corner and some light ringwear at the back - the appearance of the front cover is pretty much flawless!
Here is the Discogs listing for this pressing: https://www.discogs.com/release/21691552-Bobby-Hutcherson-Montara
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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