HERBIE HANCOCK Empyrean Isles Blue Note 1966 LIBERTY Press VAN GELDER VG+
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Description
The Definitive 1960s Jazz-Funk Masterpiece – Original Analog Mastery
Up for sale is a stunning "Liberty Era" pressing of Herbie Hancock’s Empyrean Isles. While not the Plastylite "Ear" version, this copy was pressed using the original Van Gelder master parts, delivering the legendary punch and clarity of "Cantaloupe Island" exactly as it was meant to be heard.
Collector Markers:
Dead Wax: Features the machine-stamped VAN GELDER mark, signifying the definitive Rudy Van Gelder mastering.
Label: Blue Note Records • A Division of Liberty Records, Inc.
Condition:
Vinyl (VG+): Exceptionally clean. It retains a deep, mirror-like gloss with only the faintest surface whisps. It plays with massive dynamic range and a near-silent floor.
Sleeve (VG): The original jacket is structurally sound with a strong, readable spine. Expect minor shelf wear consistent with its 55-year history in a Liverpool musician's collection.
Provenance: This record comes from the private home collection of a working Liverpool musician. It has been cared for with the respect an album of this caliber deserves.
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