Chico Hamilton - The Dealer - FIRST STEREO PRESSING on Impulse LARRY CORYELL
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IMPULSE! STEREO VINYL ORIGINAL PRESSING!
Seldom seen in UK auctions is this beautiful ORIGINAL STEREO PRESSING of Chico Hamilton's classic, The Dealer (Impulse! A-9130). This is the original stereo mix, with the full version of A Trip (be aware that the recent vinyl repress apparently fades out The Trip at least 3mins earlier than on the original vinyl, causing much frustration to interested buyers!). I have fully play-tested the vinyl, so my grading is based on how the record actually sounds, as well as how it looks.
Vinyl is strictly graded in Very Good++ condition - importantly on an album which has significant quiet/loud variation levels, there is only an occasional slight tick and otherwise no discernible background noise to distract from a mix of fantastic clarity by Rudy Van Gelder, so I would grade the audio as Excellent. A few surface marks on the vinyl (captured in the photos) have caused me to bring down the overall grade slightly, but these are cosmetic only.
The original trademark Impulse! gatefold cover is strictly graded in Very Good+ condition, due to mild ringwear on the back and slight discolouration in the inner gatefold (shown in the photos). However, it is structurally very sound, with the famous Impulse! spine and the iconic shot of Chico on the front in impeccable condition!
Link to this pressing on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/466632-Chico-Hamilton-Introducing-Larry-Coryell-The-Dealer
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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