Freddie Hubbard / Woody Shaw ?– Double Take - Blue Note ?– BT85121

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Double Take is an album by trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw recorded in November 1985 and released on the Blue Note label. It features performances by Hubbard, Cecil McBee, Carl Allen, Mulgrew Miller and Kenny Garrett. The album was Hubbard's first for Blue Note since recording The Night of the Cookers (1965) twenty years previously.  The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Hubbard still gets the edge (his range is wider and he cannot be surpassed technically). Although Shaw tended to play more harmonically sophisticated lines and is remarkably inventive, they are both trumpet masters". The album debuted on the Billboard Top Jazz Album chart on July 5, 1986 and would spend 12 weeks on the chart, eventually peaking at #19.

ALBUM PROVIDED IN A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE

Description:  Album is in (NM-) condition, looking completely un-played! Album was graded visually due to NM appearance.  Cover is in VG+ with just a touch of ring wear.  Promo copy label upper right corner.  Inner sleeve contains advertisement from Blue Notes.  Great copy!!

Grade:  (NM-)/VG+ (for sleeve)

Please read entire item description above before bidding/buying impulsively, as there may be a specific mention of detail or wear on the vinyl or cover that I have described above.  Always remember we don't eat off of vinyl nor play record covers.  We listen to the music!!

Play-Testing:  I test my Records by playing them completely through unless NM or Sealed (in order to protect their quality) before listing.  All used Records are cleaned before selling them.  

Surface Marks:  I do not get dissuaded by surface scratches on Vinyls, that does not mean the Record skips so please be comfortable if you receive one from me with them - as the Records are previously owned.

Record Jackets:  I try and grade jackets and Records as one set but oftentimes the jacket may not be in as good of a condition as the Record.  I will provide two grades if significant in my description above. Extremely damaged jackets are not for sale and are replaced with Generic jackets.

Generic Vinyl Jackets:  I do not show pictures of Record covers unless I have them in the condition seen.  My Records with generic covers are usually VG+ or better with very few graded as VG.  These are often times hidden gems at great prices!!

Inner Sleeves:  I do not mention these unless they have specific characteristics.  I provide a replacement inner sleeve if the one I have has extensive damage.

Grading:  The detailed grading I use is Goldmine Standard/eBay Standard. Descriptions are below:

Mint (M) Vinyl - Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Inserts/Sleeves: Perfect 

NM - A nearly perfect Record. A record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback.  Sleeves/Inserts should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. 

VG+ Vinyl will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Vinyl surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences.  The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Inserts/sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. 

(VG) Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a songs intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers.

(G/G+) A vinyl in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.  

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