Bobby Hutcherson – Happenings – Post-Bop Jazz Vinyl LP – Blue Note RP 1967

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This outstanding vibraphonist and marimba player was one of the stalwarts of the Blue Note era. He was a visionary with his dramatic use of his instruments and has influenced musicians since the mid-60’s with his brilliant touch. This was his third album and it is a truly beautiful collection. He is supported by Herbie Hancock on piano, Joe Chambers on drums, and Bob Cranshaw on bass. The album was released on Blue Note in 1967, number BST 84231. This is a repress of the album originally released earlier the same year. The vinyl is in exceptional condition with its bright original luster and just a few light surface scratches that do not significantly impact play. It plays beautifully with just light sporadic background noise and a few tics, primarily on the first track of each side.  The vinyl grades VG. The album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear. All seams are sharp, tight, and intact. There is a bit of discoloration on the back. The original label inner sleeve is included and has splits on the bottom seam and on one side seam. The cover grades VG.

Track List:

Aquarian Moon

Bouquet

Rojo

Maiden Voyage

Head Start

When You Are Near

The Omen

Grading Information:

I always clean and listen to every record I list on eBay. I do this to make sure I can give as accurate a description of each record as possible.  I do both a visual check and an audio check. I always attempt to give as objective a grading as I can.

I use four grades in grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition. Sealed albums may not be returned. My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve. The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects. It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background noise. On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects than your VG+ rated album.  Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading. Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there. That’s why I play every album first.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG. 

Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth owning as a filler copy. Albums graded G are not returnable.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping:

The shipping cost will be based on the weight of your package. For Media Mail, shipping is $7.00 in the continental U.S. I will happily combine records from multiple auctions to reduce total shipping cost. In fact, I welcome it! Shipping will be $7.00 in the U.S regardless of the number of auctions won in any 5-day period. Also, please keep in mind that if your entire transaction totals $50 or more, I will pay the entire shipping cost.

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings. The first album will typically cost approximately $28. Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country. Typically, the cost per album will be no more than $40.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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