HANK MOBLEY s/t LP Blue Note 1568 Music Matters 45RPM Mono GRAY/HOFFMAN NM+ #511

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The Holy Grail of the Blue Note 1500 Series

For many collectors, Blue Note 1568 is the ultimate hard bop session. While an original 1957 pressing commands $5,000–$10,000+, this Music Matters 45 RPM Mono reissue is the undisputed king of playback.

This specific copy is Number 511, placing it in the elite first run of 1,000 copies (identified by the silver foil numbering on the back jacket).

Audiophile Technical Specifications

• The Mastering: Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes by the legendary team of Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman at AcousTech.

• The Format: Cut at 45 RPM across two 180g slabs of virgin vinyl for maximum groove velocity and transient response.

• The Pressing: Pressed at RTI (Record Technology Inc.)—the gold standard for quiet, flat, high-definition vinyl.

• The Jacket: High-gloss, heavy-stock gatefold featuring archival session photography by Francis Wolff, printed with "Stoughton-style" tip-on quality.

Condition Detail

• Vinyl: Near Mint Plus (NM+) Appears unplayed. Meticulously play-tested on a high-end system to confirm a dead-quiet noise floor. The labels are pristine with no spindle marks.

• Jacket: Near Mint (NM) Sharp corners, vibrant colors, and a perfectly square spine. Includes the original Music Matters blue "Definitive 45 RPM" hype sticker.

• Provenance: From a climate-controlled "Vault" collection of world-class audiophile grails.

Shipping & Returns Policy

Professional Packaging

• The "Collector’s Seal": To prevent seam splits, this record will be shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket, housed in its inner sleeve, and secured behind the jacket within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.

• Heavy-Duty Protection: Shipped in a dedicated, multi-depth cardboard mailer with double-wall stiffeners.

Fast & Tracked Shipping

• Handling Time: 1–2 business days.

• Combined Shipping: Happy to combine for multiple wins from the "Vault" series. Please wait for an invoice.

Returns & Satisfaction

• 30-Day Returns: Accepted if returned in the exact same NM+ condition as sent. Any new damage or handling wear will void the refund.

• Goldmine Standards: I grade as a collector for collectors. If you aren't thrilled with the fidelity, please message me directly.

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