GiGi Gryce and His Big Band w/Clifford Brown; Blue Note 5049, Lex, DG, ear, 10"

$

183

So I just got done trading some really cool stuff with some of my fellow vinyl nerds, and I couldn't wait to put these up ... they're really, really cool. I acquired a few 10", rare jazz LPs. A handful of Blue Note and Prestige. I'm debating what to keep, but there's two I wanted to let go of. This first features a cast of amazing players, inculding Clifford Brown AND Gill Mell cover art ... reminds me of some of Andy Warhol's work. Art Farmer and Quincy Jones are on this one as well ... 
VINYL: VG+ (7.8 of 10): If anyone finds this vinyl, I imagine it's beat all up -- but not this one. It's in pretty great shape, and sounds to match. There is some very light surface scuffing -- from what looks like being put in and out of the cover. I noticed a very few (perhaps 3) needle drop marks. ... none of the blemishes could be heard when I auditioned ... the vinyl has a very warm character to it. Quieter than some of the later Blue Notes ... no recording credits so I'm not sure if RVG was involved in this recording or not. In any case, the condition is quite nice when considering the age.
COVER: VG (6.8 of 10): Respectable. That's what I think of this cover. When I got it, there was a few inches split at the bottom ... I couldn't help it, I had to fix it. It was a relatively minor repair with just a dab of glue and some clips. ... The art is amazing, done by Gil Melle (signature by the drum). Some chipping at the opening, pictured. Spine and top seam are quite strong ... so is the bottom after the minor repair. Back is showing age for sure.
COVER SPLITS: One 3" split bottom opening, which I repaired ... looks quite nice now.

Vinyl Weight:  Around 116g
VINYL SPECIFICS: Deep Groove (DG), Lexington label, no trademark, Ear marks, flat edge, original 10", BLP 5049 catalog number 

VINYL ABNORMALITIES: Nothing to distract, just the minor surface marks.

SPECIAL NOTES: This one, to me, is a piece of history. The art, the players, the condition .... it's an artifact. I don't really see this album ... in fact I've never seen it, or heard of it. The condition is quite solid considering the age, and if you want to pick this up, I would recommend it for historical collectors and audiophiles alike.

THE SELLER: I'm an AVID jazz collector (and have been for quite some time). I do have all the pedigree classic rock, and dabble in blues and a few other genres, but overall I'm a jazz vinyl collector. That's my specialty. I try to present each album as a unique piece. I strive for an academic-level quality of evaluation. Every vinyl has its positives and negatives, and I hope to depict that reality in each of my listings. I used to sell for volume, but I now want to focus on quality and presentation. Each of my listings is presented after careful evaluation and note taking. As such, I probably won't have any more than 3 listings up at a time (if that), and they may be few and far between ... but when they do come up, rest assured it's a listing presented by a collector. The only reason I sell is to keep my collection on a rotational basis until I get the exact pieces I want. I recommend any potential bidder evaluate the detail and photos critically to evaluate whether or not to add the piece to their collection. I've attempted to consider album historical importance, vinyl performance, overall aesthetic, and unique character. 


Grading: My scale consists of ... G, VG, VG+ ... NOTHING ELSE. I refuse to use the word "mint." Instead I use words describing luster, paper scuffs, scratches, nicks, gouges, needle drops, etc ... and it's all detailed in the vinyl description area. The only time I'll use "mint" is if the LP is sealed. The number after each G/VG/VG+ scoring is meant to describe general eye appeal in combination with the audio during my vinyl audition. It's meant to give you a better idea of the overall piece presented. In other words, you get a general (then more-specific) idea of what the piece is. I also note any cover splits, pressing abnormalities, or additional notes needed (pressing bubbles, radial hues, inconsistent look, possible water damage, etc.). I will provide as much information as needed such as matrix markings, vinyl weight, stamping marks, or any other attributes of note.


* All vinyl I sell is cleaned with a vacuum system and home crafted, all natural enzyme cleaner. I've created my own vacuum cleaning system and process. It's a 3-step process of clean, vacuum, rinse two times. 
** All covers I sell are sanitized and properly wiped down with a lightly alcohol/de-ionized water solution.
*** If I find a short cover split, I will try to repair it if possible. If I do that, it is noted. If the split is too big, then I'll leave it as is for consideration. Regardless, any splits, or lack thereof, are noted.
**** All vinyl ships in a proper record shipping box, with vinyl OUTSIDE the sleeve to protect the cover. Each piece is sent with a 4mil plastic sleeve.
***** All vinyl I sell has been auditioned IN FULL on a Lenco (Bogen) L70 (B62) with a Denon 103 cartridge, using a (modern) generic Pioneer receiver through Polk speakers. While not a professional HiFi system, it most certainly isn't a beginner's setup.
****** All vinyl shipping is $4 in the USA, via Media Mail (any album over $100 gets free insurance). All overseas shipments are charged by WEIGHT. So check WEIGHT before you bid -- there should be a calculator up to to get a general idea of cost.
******* Generally I have a NO RETURNS policy -- unless you have a damn compelling reason.
******** Each auction starts at $4.99, and I let the market dictate the price from there, based on condition and evaluation from myself. I let the vinyl community tell me what it's worth -- forget Discogs, Musicstack, or past eBay listings. You all need to tell me what it's worth.