Ron Carter Eric Dolphy Where JAPAN Vinyl LP OBI Insert VIJ-233 Prest New Jazz
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## Ron Carter with Eric Dolphy & Mal Waldron – Where?
### Vintage 1984 Japanese Vinyl Pressing with Original OBI & Liner Insert
**Label:** Prestige / New Jazz / Victor Musical Industries Japan
**Catalog Number:** VIJ-233 (Part of the "Prestige Jazz Golden 50" Series)
Up for auction/sale is a beautiful, highly collectible copy of legendary bassist Ron Carter's stunning 1961 release "Where?", featuring the incredible avant-garde multi-instrumentalist Eric Dolphy and post-bop master Mal Waldron on piano.
This is the highly regarded 1984 reissue pressed by Victor Musical Industries in Japan, renowned for their dead-quiet high-fidelity vinyl formulas. It comes complete with its original grey and black OBI strip and the double-sided Japanese text liner notes insert.
### Condition & Grading (Goldmine Standard):
* **Vinyl Disc:** **Excellent (EX) / Near Mint Minus (NM-)** Superb visual condition. The vinyl retains a brilliant glossy mirror sheen with incredibly clean purple New Jazz labels showing practically zero spindle wear. Has been looked after meticulously.
* **Sleeve (Jacket):** **Excellent (EX)** Very strong, crisp cardboard construction. Edges and spine are sharp and legible with only the absolute minor hint of light corner shelf/storage wear. No splits, no writing, no ring wear. Extremely clean presentation.
* **OBI Strip & Inner Insert:** **Excellent (EX)** The important OBI is fully intact, crisp, and clean. The Japanese liner notes paper insert is also crisp with just minor natural age toning. Comes with clean inner sleeve protective lining.
### Tracklist:
* **Side A:** 1. Rally, 2. Bass Duet, 3. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
* **Side B:** 1. Where?, 2. Yes Indeed, 3. Saucer Eyes
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### Shipping & Packaging Info:
We understand the value of collectible vinyl and pack with extreme care. The record will be shipped inside a heavy-duty cardboard record mailer box with extra bubble wrapping.
* **Australia-Wide Shipping:** Free! (Includes full tracking)
* **Worldwide International Shipping:** $29.00 AUD Flat Rate (Includes full international tracking)
*Photos show the exact item you will receive. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Happy bidding/buying!
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