HANK MOBLEY - ROLL CALL - BLUE NOTE DG W. 63RD MONO RVG EAR NEAR MINT

$

875

Up for auction is a beautiful copy of the Hank Mobley album "Roll Call" released on Blue Note Records (BLP 4058) in 1961.  This is an authentic, original deep groove first pressing, with "RVG", Playstilite "Ears", and "9M" in the run-out.  Matching 47 West 63rd, NYC addresses on labels.  Back cover address is 43 West 61st St., New York 23.  Comes with original Blue Note factory paper inner sleeve.   
It appears that Side Two has the deep groove pressing, but not Side One.  According to the authoritative JazzCollector.com website, Blue Note, starting with the next release after "Roll Call", Blue Note 4059, Kenny Drew's "Undercurrent", Plastylite bought new equipment and did not press in the deep grooves.  Every known first pressing of "Undercurrent" is a one-sided deep groove pressing, just like this contemporary copy of "Roll Call".  As such, I wouldn't see this pressing as not a legitimate original first pressing because of the one-sided deep groove. This is one of the cleanest copies you'll find of this record.  
Cover is in fantastic shape.  Lamination retains its high gloss finish, no bubbles, no separations, no lifting, no tears, no ring wear.  Corners are sharp, no bumping, no creases.  Seams are strong, intact, no cracks, no flaking, no splits, no chip losses whatsoever.  Back cover is clean, bone-white, no ring wear, no writing, no age discoloration.  Looks much like the day it was taken out of the original shrink wrap.  I'd grade this cover Near Mint Plus+ (NM+). 
The vinyl is also in top condition.  Both sides retain the original high gloss shine, no handling or rubbing losses.  No marks around spindle holes, indicating very little previous play or handing.  No marks or scuffs, no obvious scratches, though under certain light and angle, there seems to be one very faint, inch long hairline on Side One first track.  This does not affect play back in any way.  Other than that, the vinyl looks very well-preserved and presentable.  I've play tested this record, and it sounds beautiful.  A little background noise in the Side One lead in groove and first half minute of first cut, but then it cleans up and is crystal clear from then on.  Nothing really to distract you from the impact of the music.  I'd grade this record Near Mint Minus (NM-). 
Hard to imagine you'll find a nicer copy of this record any time soon.  It's stayed in my personal archive for the last twenty years literally un-played.  100% satisfaction guaranteed, risk free buying.  Return it for any reason, no questions asked.