RARE 1st Press Charles Mingus Mingus Ah Um CS 8171 1959 Columbia 6-Eye STEREO
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Description
Up for auction is an original 1959 Columbia 6-Eye Stereo first pressing of Mingus Ah Um by Charles Mingus (CS 8171). This is one of the most important albums in jazz history, featuring legendary tracks like Goodbye Pork Pie Hat and Fables of Faubus.
This early STEREO pressing is marked by:
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Classic Columbia 6-eye "Stereo / Fidelity" red label
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Matrix/Dead wax: XSM 47458-1D / XSM 47459 1A – true indicators of a 1st pressing!
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Jacket: Original cover art, moderate shelf wear, name written on back
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Vinyl: Glossy and clean with minimal visible wear (VG+ range)
Highly sought after by audiophiles and collectors alike, early stereo copies are far rarer than mono pressings. Don’t miss your chance to own a cornerstone of 20th-century jazz in its original analog glory.
Ships securely with care. The photos are of the actual album you're bidding on.
This record was visually graded under strong light and tested for playback. Grading follows the Goldmine standard. Please note that grading is subjective, and I do my best to describe both sound and appearance accurately. If you have any questions or would like additional photos, feel free to ask before bidding.
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