BLUE NOTE JAZZ LP:THE JAZZ MESSENGERS:CAFE BOHEMIA:767 LEXINGTON FIRST PRESS

$

300

This is a BEAUTIFUL copy of this legendary BLUE NOTE album, "THE JAZZ MESSENGERS: LIVE AT THE CAFE BOHEMIA VOLUME 1", Featuring HANK MOBLEY,TENOR SAX, KENNY DORHAM,TRUMPET, HORACE SILVER, PIANO, DOUG WATKINS, BASS, and ART BLAKEY, DRUMS.Talk about an ALL STAR BAND! This is quintessential 50s BLUE NOTE JAZZ at its best. Regarding BLUE NOTE RECORDS: As we all know, the performances are legendary, and the Blue Note sound is simply stunning.

This LP was released in the mid 1950s, and it is the FIRST PRESSING. It features the well known Blue and White label, DOUBLE SIDED DEEP GROOVE.  It features the 767 LEXINGTON AVE. address on both sides.  It has the matrix # BNLP 1507 A and B hand etched in the run out groove, as well as the HAND ETCHED Rudy Van Gelder INITIALS (RVG). It has the famous Plastylite symbol (the "Ear") on both sides. NO "R", NO "INC". This LP is in really sweet condition, and Im conservatively rating it VG+. There are a few light, non-feelable marks, thats it. Very very nice condition. The Jacket is in VG condition. The spine, and both top and bottom seams are solid, however, there is one strip of glossy clear tape along the bottom seam, probably put there by the original owner, for reinforcement. The back shows some shelf wear, and soiling. There is a tiny peel/tear starting at the right edge, easily repairable with rubber cement, but Im leaving it alone for the new owner to fix as he or she sees fit. Overall, the jacket is still very presentable. I purchased this LP many years ago and have enjoyed listening to some truly inspired playing! This really is the quintessential BLUE NOTE SOUND! The classic Francis Wolff photo, and the graphics, are sharp and clear. The labels are clean, with a few faint spindle marks. The LP itself is the heavy thick vinyl associated with these early to mid 50s pressings, and the BLUE NOTE sound is amazing, engineered by the incomparable Rudy Van Gelder. The LP plays and sounds great!

I am a Jazz Pianist and Recording Artist, and have been collecting Rare Jazz LPs for many years. This is one from my personal collection. I assure you, all the LPs I will be offering here have been meticulously taken care of, and only played rarely, on a Sota Sapphire Turntable, with a Grado Reference Cartridge. They have been kept inside a temperature controlled room in my home, in plastic dust jackets. In other words, you can bid in confidence, knowing these LPs come from someone who has loved them and babied them. I reluctantly am beginning to sell some of my LPs, and hope they go to someone who will love them as I have. 

All LPs will be carefully packed in proper LP boxes, well protected, and sent USPS PRIORITY MAIL for US buyers. For overseas buyers, I have been using the EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING CENTER and everyone has been happy.  The LPs are again, packed carefully and properly, and shipped to the EBAY GLOBAL SHIPPING CENTER, and then they are shipped on to the buyer. EBAY takes full responsibility for their delivery. Shipping costs are always based on your location. I do not add "handling"fees, costs will be exactly as I am charged by the shipper of choice. Thank You for looking, and Good Luck!