Don Byrd Gigi Gryce Jazz Lab Vinyl LP Columbia CL 998 1st Pressing 6 Eye 1957

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Don Byrd + Gigi Gryce Jazz Lab Vinyl LP - Columbia CL 998 (1957) VG+ Mono First Pressing on 6 Eye Label
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is solid with good color, tape repair on spine, no writing, partial split on top seam.
Matrix / Runout (A-Side): XLP39865-1F Matrix / Runout (B-Side): XLP39866-1C 
Jazz Lab is a studio album by American jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd and saxophonist Gigi Gryce, released by Columbia Records in 1957.
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "With some of the best arrangements heard in jazz and excellent solos by Gryce, Byrd, and Flanagan, Jazz Lab makes for an excellent introduction to the hard bop catalog."
Track listing
A1 Speculation A2 Over The Rainbow A3 Nica's Tempo A4 Blue Concept
B1 Little Niles B2 Sans Souci B3 I Remember Clifford
Recorded in New York City on February 4, 1957 (tracks 1 & 3), February 5, 1957 (tracks 2 & 6), and March 13, 1957 (tracks 4, 5 & 7)
Personnel Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone Donald Byrd – trumpet Jimmy Cleveland (tracks 5 & 7), Benny Powell (tracks 1 & 3) – trombone Julius Watkins – French horn (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7) Don Butterfield – tuba (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7) Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 5 & 7) Tommy Flanagan (tracks 1–3 & 6), Wade Legge (tracks 4, 5 & 7) – piano Wendell Marshall – bass Art Taylor – drums _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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