Bill Lewis Khan Jamal The River LP Sealed Philly Jazz Private Press PJ 1002 OG
  $   250

 


$ 250 Sold For
Jun 29, 2026 Sold Date
May 16, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Record: Mint (Sealed)

Sleeve: NM / VG+ (light storage wear possible, still sealed)


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DESCRIPTION


The River

by Bill Lewis & Khan Jamal


Original Philly Jazz private press LP from 1977.


Recorded at St. Mary’s Church Parish Hall in Philadelphia, this is a deep spiritual jazz session featuring vibraphone and marimba duets — minimal, meditative, and highly sought after by collectors of private press and avant-garde jazz.


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KEY DETAILS

• Original pressing — Philly Jazz (PJ 1002)

• Still sealed (unopened copy)

• Recorded in Philadelphia, 1977

• Vibraphone / marimba duet (Bill Lewis & Khan Jamal)

• Private press / small-run release


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PROVENANCE


Part of a group of copies acquired directly from a family member of the artist.


One copy from the batch was opened for archival verification and test play.

This listing is for a sealed, untouched copy from the same source.


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MARKET CONTEXT

• Discogs recorded sale: ~$263

• Current Discogs listings around $228+

• Popsike auction around $200 (open copy)


Sealed copies from original source holdings are rarely seen.


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