Paul Desmond Quartet Feat. Don Elliott RARE Leopard Print Red Vinyl LP 1956

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Paul Desmond Quartet Feat. Don Elliott RARE Leopard Print Red Vinyl

Note:  In 45 years of collecting, this is the only copy I’ve ever seen with leopard print red vinyl.  Every single copy you will ever come across within your next seven incarnations will be on clear red vinyl.  I have periodically checked in over the decades with dealers, and now online venues for another copy.  This is either extremely limited, or it’s a one-off.  If anyone else out there owns one, please send me a photo.  I approach collecting vinyl with the mind of a scientist, meaning that I live to stand corrected.

Cover--- Same as the regular 1956 issue, in solid condition, no splits.  Extremely light shelfwear to the top seam.  Back cover has moderate dirtwear.

Inner Sleeve--- The original wax paper sleeve was pretty well torn up from being brittle when I purchased this one.  I had replaced it long ago with a generic white sleeve.

Vinyl--- Solid VG+.  Both sides shine with most of the original lustre, however there are light scuffs which cannot be felt with the fingertip, and do not sound during playback.  The leopard print is still bold. 

Labels--- Nice, with spindle marks, both sides.  Labels do not designate Side 1 and Side 2.

If you’re a jazz guy, and you collect the rare pressings as well as the music, this one belongs in your collection.  And if you know anything about this issue, please contact me.

Note:  All LP’s ship outside of their album covers in order not to damage the covers during shipment.

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(Please note that due to time constraints, I have had to stop play-testing my vinyl.  However, I am happy to by request.  As these records have been in storage for many years, they will play back with crackling and tics, however; a good moisturizing and cleaning with either D4 Discwasher or a VPI machine always clears them up.  Thanks!)

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