JOHN COLTRANE Blue Train ORIGINAL 1957 BLUE NOTE (BLP 1577, RVG, EAR)
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£ 280
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Oct 27, 2011
Sold Date
Oct 17, 2011
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£ 40
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JOHN COLTRANE Blue Train ORIGINAL 1957 BLUE NOTE (BLP 1577, RVG, EAR)
SENSATIONAL SOUND - CLEAR, CLEAN, BRIGHT & LOUD CUT
JOHN COLTRANEBlue Train
ORIGINAL 1957 BLUE NOTE PRESSING (BLP 1577) OF COLTRANE'S SECOND SOLO LP AND THE ONLY ONE HE RECORDED FOR THE LABEL AS BANDLEADER
IN SUPERB CONDITION - PLAYS PRETTY MUCH FLAWLESS THROUGHOUT WITH CRYSTAL CLEAR, CLEAN AND BRIGHT SOUND AND A WONDERFUL LOUD CUT
PRESSED ON HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL WITH DEEP GROOVE BLUE NOTE LABELS
Text on labels reads:
BLUE NOTE® 33? MICROGROOVE LONG PLAYING
BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC • 47 WEST 63rd • NYC
The symbol of an ear is inscribed into the run out grooves of both sides.
The track duration does not appear on the release.
MARTIX:
RVG BN-LP-1577-A... 9 M
RVG BN-LP-1577-B... 9 M
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED THICK CARD COVER w/ PASTED ON BACK PANEL
Text on cover reads:
John Coltrane performs by courtesy of Prestige Records
Kenny Drew performs by courtesy of Riverside Records
High Fidelity
For Complete Catalog Write to BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC., 43 West 61st St., New York 23
John Coltrane – tenor saxophone, bandleader
Paul Chambers – double bass
Kenny Drew – piano
Curtis Fuller – trombone
Philly Joe Jones – drums
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between John Coltrane and Blue Note Records founder Alfred Lion was indeed honoured on Blue Train -- Coltrane's only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label.
The disc is packed solid with sonic evidence of Coltrane's innate leadership abilities. He not only addresses the tunes at hand, but also simultaneously reinvents himself as a multifaceted interpreter of both hard bop as well as sensitive balladry -- touching upon all forms in between.
The personnel on Blue Train is arguably as impressive as what they're playing. Joining Coltrane (tenor sax) are Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Kenny Drew (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The triple horn arrangements incorporate an additional sonic density that remains a trademark unique to both this band and album.
Of particular note is Fuller's even-toned trombone, which bops throughout the title track as well as the frenetic "Moments Notice."
Other solos include Paul Chambers' subtly understated riffs on "Blue Train" as well as the high energy and impact from contributions by Lee Morgan and Kenny Drew during "Locomotion." The track likewise features some brief but vital contributions from Philly Joe Jones -- whose efforts throughout the record stand among his personal best.
Of the five tracks that comprise the original Blue Train, the Jerome Kern/Johnny Mercer ballad "I'm Old Fashioned" is the only standard; in terms of unadulterated sentiment, this version is arguably untouchable. Fuller's rich tones and Drew's tastefully executed solos cleanly wrap around Jones' steadily languid rhythms.
Without reservation, Blue Train can easily be considered in and among the most important and influential entries not only of John Coltrane's career, but of the entire genre of jazz
Side One:
Blue Train10:40
Moment's Notice 9:08
Side Two:
Locomotion 7:12
I'm Old Fashioned 7:55
Lazy Bird 7:04
LABELS: EXCELLENT+
Clean, bright and unmarked DEEP GROOVE labels with only light spindle rash.
The Side One label has a little rubbing to the blue colour on the extremities
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT
Both surfaces retain their original deep glossy sheen with just some light hairlines/superficial marks (very minor) - there are no scratches or anything which interferes with playback.
This copy has clearly been very well cared for
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT/EXCELLENT+
Sensational sound performance - crystal clear, clean, fresh and incredibly immediate with a fantastic loud cut.
My play-check at loud volume revealed no major audio issues of note - just two clicks between the tracks I'm Old Fashioned/Lazy Bird otherwise, the whole set plays beautifully throughout with no scratches, no other clips or pops, no surface noise/crackle and no evident groove-wear or distortion
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT++
The front laminated thick card sleeve is also in great shape with very little wear to speak of - clean, unmarked and solid with no splits.
There are two UK import/duty stamps on the back
INNER SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
Not the original but a contemporary UK early 60s EMI poly-lined inner.
Probably replaced by the original owner to give the record more protection than the Blue Note original as this one is lined
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A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW INNER SLEEVE WITH ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
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