MUSIC MATTERS JAZZ, THE BIG BEAT, Signed RAMBACH, GRAY, HARLEY, HOFFMAN, SEALED

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195

For sale: Music Matters Jazz, Original Release, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, 'The Big Beat' signed by Ron Rambach, Kevin Gray, Joe Harley and Steve Hoffman!

For the true collector, a signed copy of one of Music Matters Jazz first 45 rpm releases.  The actual rear jacket, not the disposable packaging, is signed in permanent marker.  The story goes that founder and president of MMJ Ron Rambach had the team sign a few of what is probably the first Music Matters title to be released in 2007; Art Blakey and The Jazz Messenger's seminal 'The Big Beat'.

Catalog Number: MMBST-84029, Originally released in 2007/08

A special offering of authentic Music Matters Original 45rpm, 2-LP releases.  Each album is Sealed, in new condition.  These records were re-inspected (QC'd) and packaged by MMJ to ensure none of the records have any defects.

The Music Matters Jazz 45 RPM records are probably the most sought after and desired audiophile records ever produced.  The 45rpm format renders some of the finest detail, amazing soundstage and musicality of these acclaimed recordings.  This is a great opportunity to own a Music Matters Jazz record that may be long out of print and selling for hundreds of dollars.   Music Matters records have set the standard as the greatest Blue Note reissues as these records offer amazing sound, clarity and realism so you can enjoy the amazing qualities and stunning dynamics.   These records are produced from the original master tapes and employed an all analog manufacturing process.  This may be the last opportunity to acquire an MMJ all analog, "mastered from the original tape" Blue Note record.  More and more records from other companies are being released from a digital hi-rez file manufacturing process, even when they say "mastered from the original tapes". 

These records feature the beautiful trademark Music Matters, heavy gatefold jackets feature the amazing photographs of Francis Wolff and typically depict the studio session players in candid pose.

This is a great opportunity to own a Music Matters Jazz record and enjoy the amazing qualities and stunning dynamics typical of the Music Matters 45rpm reissue series.  This is a genuine Blue Label, MMJ release.  

Please refer to the Music Matters Jazz website for more information on this series of records.   Also, please refer to our feedback from our customers and buyers of Music Matters Jazz records and bid with confidence!

Shipping:

Currently, we are only shipping to the Continental USA.  We do not ship Media Mail, but use USPS First Class or Priority depending on final value and other factors.  We use sturdy, one inch record mailers and when required, larger boxes.  We take great care to package the records.  We like to say that base shipping is included for free.  But based on the anticipated final value or sales price, we are adding in a pre-designated surcharge for additional services like insurance, signature confirmation and expedited shipping where we can.  This surcharge is for both the benefit of the buyer and seller and to address the increase in shipping costs.

Disclaimer and Customer Service: 

We, and this transaction are not affiliated with Music Matters Jazz.  Should you have a record that is unplayable or contains a significant defect, please contact us first.  We may be able to replace the copy.  But note, all records have been visually inspected by MMJ during a secondary quality control step.  Please note, it is also possible a record may show evidence of factory or engineer play as they are designed to evaluate or quality check the record.  Yes, we say this because a customer wanted to return a record that had a very slight spindle mark near the center hole on a sealed record.  This was most likely done during a quality check by RTI or Ron himself at MMJ.

Standard Warranty of Records: 

All records potentially have some miniscule pressing or handling artifact which may include tics.  None of these should affect the play and we cannot return or replace records that have these standard artifacts.  All records have been visually inspected.  Topical or miniscule paper sleeve marks, and other signs of incidental handling will not cause audible surface noise.  All records should be cleaned prior to play to remove mold release agents caused in manufacturing and packaging.  Cleaning of records is a standard requirement and the best way to enjoy the full aural spectrum of the recording.

Thank you and bid with confidence as we have excellent feedback.