DONALD BYRD Fuego LP Blue Note BLP 4026 MONO DG 1st Press
$
333
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Description
Up for grabs is an absolute holy grail for vintage jazz audiophiles and serious Blue Note collectors: a 100% verified, 1960 original MONO first pressing of Donald Byrd’s masterpiece, Fuego (Blue Note 4026).
This copy features every single critical marker that true collectors hunt for. Please check out the breakdown below and review the pictures carefully!
The Matrix & Label Dead Wax Details:The Plastylite "Ear": Hand-etched cursive "P" / ear stamp is fully present on both sides. This guarantees a genuine 1960 Plastylite plant pressing.Address: "47 West 63rd New York 23" labels.
Deep Groove: Verified double deep groove (DG) indents on both sides of the labels.
RVG Stamped: Machine-stamped "RVG" in the dead wax handled directly by legendary sound engineer Rudy Van Gelder.
9M Etching: Includes the elusive "9M" etchings common to earliest masters.
Condition Assessment:
Vinyl Condition (Visual Grading): Excellent VG++The wax retains an exceptional high-gloss sheen with clean surfaces. Unmarked by any deep scuffs or distracting scratches. Beautifully preserved.
Cover Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Jacket front still pops with rich orange color tones. Light shelf wear visible along the edges. No seam splits anywhere! There is a small, minor paper tear on the upper right corner of the back cover, but it doesn't impact structural integrity or change how gorgeous the jacket looks on a display shellf
lnner Liner: Comes complete with its original vintage plastic inner sleeve.
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