Elmo Hope w/Coltrane and Mobley

"Informal Jazz"

Product

Record Grade: VG++

Exactly as the grade indicates. It's absolutely stunning and appears to have never been played. There are a couple of incredibly light surface marks that do not impact play. Most likely anything visible on this record's surface happened while it was storage for almost 60+ years. This is the original 1956 pressing. There is only one possible pressing according to Discogs. Enjoy.

Cover Grade: VG

Overall an excellent cover. There are some signs of wear. Please see the pictures for more details. 

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Grading Scale

All records are visually graded under a very bright light. Will play grade on request. Please reach out if you have any specific questions regarding an auction item

NM
Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches. This grade is very rarely used.

VG++
May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs, faint scratches, or other superficial marks) that will not affect play.

VG+
A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.

VG
Same imperfections found on VG+ records but in slightly greater numbers. Records graded VG and above will typically not have any scratches that are deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.

VG-
A number of visible imperfections; the presence of a considerable number of light scratches will force a VG- grade, as will the presence of significant isolated defects such as scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.

G
Pervasive imperfections of varying degrees including both light scratches and scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail. G+ and G- are used to indicate stronger and weaker copies within this range

Features and further details

Due diligence is taken into account to provide the most detailed description possible regarding this pressing. All records are cross referenced with Discogs, details provided below:

• Details: This is a true first pressing from 1956. This album has been going for very high prices in the last several auctions. You will not most likely not find a version of this record in this condition anytime soon. 
• Prestige Records Inc. 446 W 50th St N.Y.C.