The Modern Jazz Quartet Concorde Vinyl LP Prestige 7005 Mono 1955 RVG 1st Press

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The Modern Jazz Quartet Concorde Vinyl LP - Prestige (1957) Mono First Pressing - 180G
Condition: Very Good-- (Good +) Vinyl and Very Good+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays well with good fidelity and intermittent background noise. No skips detected. Cover is solid with no splits or writing, just some yellowing with age (67 years!)
Concorde is an album by the Modern Jazz Quartet, recorded in New York on July 2, 1955, and first released that year as an LP, Prestige 7005, with liner notes by Ira Gitler. 
The album is the first to feature drummer Connie Kay, who replaced Kenny Clarke in 1955. It is also the first MJQ LP conceived from the beginning as a long playing record; their previous recordings had been released as 78's, 10 inch 33's or reissues of these formats on a 12-inch LP. The liner notes acknowledge the additional playing time of the LP format by asking the listener to regard this album as a performance set "at one of America's leading jazz rooms".
Writing for AllMusic, Lindsay Planer described the transition between percussionists as "both smooth and sensible". He highlighted the interpretation of the songs in the Gershwin medley as "nothing short of definitive", saying that "All manner of post-bop jazz listeners will find much to enjoy throughout Concorde."
Track listing
Side One "Ralph's New Blues" (Milt Jackson) – 7:08 "All of You" (Cole Porter) – 4:31 "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 5:09
Side Two "Gershwin Medley: Soon; For You, For Me, For Evermore; Love Walked In; Our Love Is Here To Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 7:54 "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 7:54 "Concorde" (John Lewis) – 3:42
Personnel Milt Jackson – vibraphone John Lewis – piano Percy Heath – bass Connie Kay – drums _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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