Dorothy Ashby The Rubaiyat Original 1970 Vinyl LP Cadet LPS-841 Jazz Funk Rare
  $   585

 


$ 585   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Mar 10, 2026 Sold Date
Mar 7, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Dorothy Ashby The Rubaiyat Original 1970 Vinyl LP Cadet LPS-841 Jazz Funk Rare Item Specifics:

  • Artist: Dorothy Ashby
  • Title: The Rubáiyát of Dorothy Ashby
  • Format: Vinyl LP (12", 33 RPM)
  • Release Year: 1970
  • Record Label: Cadet (LPS-841)
  • Genre: Jazz / Funk / Soul / Psychedelic
  • Country of Manufacture: USA
Description: HOLY GRAIL JAZZ-FUNK MASTERPIECE - 1970 ORIGINAL CADET PRESSING!
Up for sale is one of the most sampled and sought-after records in jazz history: Dorothy Ashby's "The Rubáiyát of Dorothy Ashby". Featuring her incredible harp and koto playing, backed by full orchestral arrangements. A psychedelic jazz-funk essential. CONDITION DETAILS:
  • Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+) — Beautiful glossy vinyl. Shows only light surface paper scuffs that do not affect play. Labels are clean and vibrant.
  • Sleeve: Very Good (VG) / Good Plus (G+) — Authentic 1970 jacket with visible shelf wear, edge rubbing, and corner softening (as shown in photos). No major seam splits.
  • Musical Content: Includes "The Essence of Sapphire", "Joyful Grass and Grape", and "For Some We Loved".
WHY BUY THIS COPY?
  • Original Analog Sound: The 1970 Cadet pressing is famous for its warm, deep, and punchy audio quality.
  • Top Collector Item: A cornerstone of any serious jazz, soul, or hip-hop sample-based library.


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