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..... extremely rare MFSL-LP`s ... (FIRST MFSL-SERIES) ...

..... FACTORY SEALED !! .... LAST CHANCE !!

..... ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING, USA ........

..... made in Japan by JVC ...... LIMITED EDITION .....

..... from my well-tended, personal collection !! .....

..... many, many years ...... over 25 years ....

..... I am the original owner of the MFSL-LP .....

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..... ONE COPY !! ... LAST CHANCE  !!

..... LP/Cover = FACTORY SEALED !!

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................. LOUIS ARMSTRONG & DUKE ELLINGTON ...................

..... " RECORDING TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME & THE GREAT REUNION " ......

..................  Limited Edition ..................

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....... with following titles/tracks:

Side A :

1. Duke’s Place (5:00)

2. I’m Just A Lucky So And So (3:07)

3. Cotton Tail (3:38)

4. Mood Indigo (3:47)

5. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me (2:35)                                  

Side B :

1. The Beautiful American (2:59)

2. Black And Tan Fantasy (3:55)

3. Drop Me Off In Harlem (3:47)

4. The Mooche (3:46)                                                                                 

5. In A Mellowtone (3:44)                         

Side C :

1. It Don’t Mean A Thing (3:51)

2. Solitude (4:37)

3. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore (3:32)

4. I’m Beginning To See The Light (3:34)

Side D :

1. Just Squeeze (3:52)

2. I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good (5:27)

  ORIGINAL RECORDING 1961 BY ROULETTE-RECORDS IN USA

Full performer name: Louis Armstrong/Duke Ellington.
THE GREAT REUNION was recorded April 3, 1961. Includes liner notes by Stanley Dance.
THE GREAT SUMMIT: THE MASTER TAKES was originally released as THE COMPLETE LOUIS ARMSTRONG & DUKE ELLINGTON SESSIONS.
Personnel: Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Duke Ellington (piano); Trummy Young (trombone); Barney Bigard (clarinet); Mort Herbert (bass); Danny Barcelona (drums).
Producer: Bob Thiele.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York, New York on April 3 & 4, 1961. Includes liner notes by Dan Morgenstern.
Personnel: Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Duke Ellington (piano); Trummy Young (trombone); Barney Bigard (clarinet); Mort Herbert (bass); Danny Barcelona (drums).
Producer: Bob Thiele.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscana.
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York, New York on April 3 & 4, 1961. Includes liner notes by Dan Morgenstern.
One of the most historic jazz records ever recorded, THE COMPLETE SESSIONS brings together, for the first and only time, the two most influential figures in jazz. Living up to the expectations placed upon such a meeting would, of course, be impossible, but this album is wonderful by any standard. The format is an interesting one in that basically Duke Ellington assumed Billy Kyle's piano chair in the 1961 version of Armstrong's All Stars band. Rather than performing Armstrong's usual repertoire, however, the two giants chose to record a selection of Ellington's best compositions.
The resulting album allowed Duke to play some of his most sensitive, relaxed jazz piano on record and gave Satchmo a chance to stretch out on some unfamiliar material, which he does with his usual flair and inventiveness. High points include Armstrong's boisterous solos, amazing improvised scatting and extra lyrics on a high-energy version of "Cottontail" and Ellington's lean, supple lines on "Duke's Place." The seemingly infallible trombonist Trummy Young contributes swinging, bluesy solos throughout and clarinetist Barney Bigard plays with an air of sophistication that well suits the Ellington vibe.
These are Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington's only recorded studio sessions working together. As the two men were arguably the most definitive improviser and bandleader/composer of the century respectively, that alone makes this collaboration of high interest. Originally released as two LPs on Roulette, "Together for the First Time" and "The Great Reunion of..." these sessions were well produced and well recorded the first time around. This two CD set brings together all 17 official cuts, and elegantly places all the outtakes, false starts, alternate takes, and session conversations on a second disc with its own set of liner notes.
Historical significance aside, this is simply some really great music. Armstrong's singing is relaxed and full of humor and grit, and the small combo setting means we get to hear more of Ellington's piano than usual. The group is rounded out with members of Armstrong's band, and includes the reunion of Duke and his former employee, clarinetist Barney Bigard. Duke's repertoire brings out the best in Armstrong, and he returns the favor, casting even the most familiar of these tunes in a fresh light. An exceptional recording through and through.

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..... rare MFSL-DOUBLE-LP!! (made in Japan!!)

..... very hard-to-find-worldwide ... in this - FACTORY SEALED - Quality !!

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MFSL LIMITED EDITION. This Limited Edition FACTORY SEALED LP is an audiophile collector’s item that simply gives the feeling of being directly in the studio with the artist. Used nothing but the finest lacquers. The more you play the LP, your stylus will polish the grooves and actually improve the sonics of your MFSL LP. This recording is mastered from the Original Session Tapes. This Out of Print LP has all Liner Notes, Photos, and Artwork from the Original LP faithfully recreated.

A SONIC WORK OF ART. These Out of Print gems are the FINEST/RAREST of the audiophile LP market. The future of these collectibles is so exciting because each piece is a sonic work of art that will never be reproduced using this state of the art proprietary technology, high quality ingredients and attention to detail from beginning to end. The depth and dimension of the music is delivered back to you with all the dynamics and richness of the live recording session. With Mobile Fidelity, you will come as close as possible to hearing the three-dimension quality of the music just as the artist intended it to be.

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..... MFSL-DOUBLE-LP and Cover are in FACTORY SEALED Quality ....... (look at the picture !!) ...... audiophile Pressings in Japan (first pressing series), .... this MFSL-DOUBLE-LP has been - Out of Print - for over 25 years .... the Vinyl
is in absolute FACTORY SEALED Quality ..... guarantee, .... it doesn´t get any better than that, .... this MFSL-DOUBLE-LP is FACTORY SEALED ........ a-very-hard-to-find MFSL-DOUBLE-LP worldwide in this - FACTORY SEALED - Quality - ..... best Quality worldwide .... guarantee !! ..... last chance to buy the MFSL-Record in this - FACTORY SEALED - Quality ..... you must have this MFSL-Record in this - FACTORY SEALED -  Quality !! .......

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..... ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING, USA ...... HIGH QUALITY .....

..... Half-Speed Production and Mastering by Original Masterworks ......

..... Specially Plated and Pressed on High Definition Super Vinyl .....

..... by Victor Company of Japan Ltd ... FACTORY SEALED - Copy !! ...

..... with Special Static Free-Dust Free Inner Sleeve ........

..... with Special Heavy Duty Protective Packaging .......

..... with the ORIGINAL MFSL - heavy Poly-bag .......

..... Source:The Original Stereo Master Tape .........

..... Mastered with the Orthophon Cutting System .......

..... Manufactured and distributed by MFSL, Inc., USA ....

..... LIMITED EDITION ... FACTORY SEALED - QUALITY !! ....

..... JAPANPRESSING BY JVC ... MADE IN JAPAN ...

..... MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LAB, USA ...... FIRST MFSL-SERIES ........

....... Here a couple of small details ...... The MFSL analogue LP/RECORD is brand new, factory sealed, in perfect condition, complete and made in JAPAN =  halfspeed mastered by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab with very high Eqipment from the original master/session tapes with the ortophon cutting system, the LP has never been opened. The Cover/Booklet includes the complete original artwork, linernotes and Photos from the ORIGINAL-LP.  This LP comes with the original MFSL-Poly wrap and is perfect factory sealed in mint condition. The original MFSL-Poly wrap is perfect factory sealed.  There are none dents or cracks in the Cover, ..... none of seams are split or corners badly damaged. It is not a cut-out. (No saw marks or drill holes.) It is a completely original Japan-Pressing on the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Inc (MFSL). This analogue LP is long out of print and is an extremely rare title.  This is one of the rarest MFSL titles to find, especially perfect factory sealed.  This ANALOGUE LP comes from my own personal collection and smoke-free environment. ..........

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..... Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs limited edition audiophile cd remains unsurpassed, delivering music reproduction as close to the actual recording session as possible. MFSL-Halfspeed LP´s are mastered directly from the original master tape. Consequently, it does not suffer the loss of musical information inherent in the standard practice of mastering from production copies .....

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Dear music collectors,

I have been collecting music for about 25 years and as I wish to reduce my personal collection, I am offering various analogue and audiophile LPs & CDs for sale.

I have some particularly rare and out-of-print objects: many of my LP's and CD's are still sealed = FACTORY SEALED / OVP. I have verified and evaluated all used LP´s and CD´s according to the official collectors rating.

I will take any LP or CD back, if you are not satisfied with the quality of the item and disagree with my rating.

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......... Explanations regarding my ratings: ..........

1st part: quality of the record 2nd part: quality of the cover ...............

SEALED / OVP: ..... LP & CD is - FACTORY SEALED - in shrink-wrap or cellophane ........

NEU / NEW: ..... LP & CD is OPEN and UNPLAYED .........

MINT / MINT: ..... LP & CD is as NEW and does not show wear .............

M - / M - : ..... LP & CD shows minimum wear .............

VG / VG (very good): ..... LP & CD shows wear ...........

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