Nina Simone – Broadway - Blues - Ballads LP 12" Vinyl Record - NEW

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Originally released in 1964 on Philips, Broadway - Blues - Ballads captures Nina Simone at a pivotal moment in her artistic evolution—balancing theatrical repertoire, blues sensibility, and soul-jazz phrasing. The album showcases her singular interpretive power across show tunes, traditional material, and emerging signature pieces like “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and “See-Line Woman.” This 2016 Back To Black reissue (0600753605691 / PHS 600-148) restores the album to vinyl, reaffirming Simone’s role as a boundary-defying vocalist and pianist who bridged Broadway sophistication with deep blues expression.

🎵 Album Highlights

• 2016 Back To Black vinyl reissue

• Remastered analog presentation

• Includes definitive version of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”

• Features Simone’s self-arranged “See-Line Woman”

• Blend of Broadway standards, blues adaptations, and soul-jazz originals

• Classic Philips-era orchestral arrangements

• Catalog numbers: 0600753605691 / PHS 600-148

✔️ Key Features

• Original 1964 Philips studio album

• Nina Simone on piano and vocals

• Arrangements by Horace Ott and Hal Mooney

• Combines theatrical repertoire with blues phrasing

• Includes material from Golden Boy and The King and I

• Soul-jazz instrumentation with orchestral backing

• Part of the respected Back To Black vinyl series

• Single LP format preserving original track sequencing

• Essential mid-1960s Simone recording

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Iconic Interpretations: Simone transforms Broadway and pop material into deeply personal statements.

• Historic Recording: Captures her early signature sound before her more overtly political period.

• Analog Warmth: Vinyl enhances the richness of her contralto voice and piano tone.

• Collector Appeal: Back To Black reissue of a cornerstone Philips-era album.

🎶 Tracklist

Side A

A1 – Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (2:42)
A2 – Night Song (From Golden Boy) (3:00)
A3 – The Laziest Gal In Town (2:15)
A4 – Something Wonderful (From The King And I) (2:37)
A5 – Don't Take All Night (2:45)
A6 – Nobody (4:10)

Side B

B1 – I Am Blessed (2:52)
B2 – Of This I'm Sure (2:30)
B3 – See-Line Woman (2:20)
B4 – Our Love (Will See Us Through) (2:55)
B5 – How Can I (2:00)
B6 – The Last Rose Of Summer (3:00)

📦 Product Info

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue

• Number of Discs: 1

• Vinyl Color: Standard Black

• Special Sleeves or Packaging: Back To Black series sleeve