THE WORKS OF DUKE ELLINGTON - COMPLETE RCA RECORDINGS 1-20 1927-45 SOME SEALED

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Some of the most important recordings in Jazz history on imported French RCA releases, which are noted for their sound quality. Up for your consideration is a collection of Volumes 1-20 of The Works of Duke Ellington- The Complete RCA Recordings, which I believe numbered 25 volumes in total. These cover the period 1927-45, which covers the beginnings of Duke's famous Orchestra and the 1940 Jimmy Blanton band, one of the most revered in the Duke's long career. Though French releases, ALL TEXT IS IN ENGLISH. I've discovered that these releases include some outtakes NOT included on the Centennial CD Set!

DETAILED CONDITION NOTES-

Overall- The vinyl ranges from Sealed/New to Very Good+. Almost all are unplayed. Each comes with its original liner, usually plastic. Covers- A number of the covers are split, (maybe most of them. They are 40+ year old covers so I didn't put too much pressure on them to check each one, so these are not noted in the condition details below) meaning the tops and bottoms have come apart. These can easily be repaired with double sided tape or glue, but I will leave that to the new owner to do. There is some damage to the covers of Volume 1 & 2, so I am including pictures of both of them (Pics 2-7). All the others range from Very Good to New. These all come in very thin cardboard, as a result, some of the covers have slight bends to them. Sealed means they come in a taped plastic bag which many imported records came in at the time (1970s-80s), or in the standard sealed shrink wrap (as noted) and have never been opened. I purchased each record new. All come with their original clear plastic inner sleeve, unless noted. 

Details on each record-

Vol 1- See Pics 2,3 & 4- Record- Very Good+. I note one light surface scratch. See pic of side 1. Cover-Torn part of the top of the front, as you can see in the group pic. Small pen notation to the lower right rear corner.

Vol 2- See Pics 5,6 & 7- Record- Appears to be New & Unplayed. See Pic of side 1. Some damage to the upper left and lower left corner, which you can see in the pic. Some rubbing to the right edge, with two chunks missing to the rear. Small pen notation to the lower right rear corner.

Vol 3- Record- Appears to be New & Unplayed. Cover- Like New-. Some bumping to the right front. Sam Goody sticker to the rear. Small pen notation to the lower right rear corner.

Vol 4- Record- Appears to be New & Unplayed. Cover- Like New-. Some bumping to right side. Small pen notation to the lower right rear corner.

Vol 5- Appears to be New & Unplayed. Cover- Like New-.Small pen notation to the lower right rear corner.

Vol 6- Exactly the same as Vol 5.

Vol 7- Exactly the same as Vol 5.

Vol 8- Exactly the same as Vol 5.

Vol 9- Record- New/Unplayed. Cover- New. No marks, writing or damage. Original paper sleeve. 

Vol 10- Record- Appears to be New & Unplayed. Cover- Like New-. Some bumping to right side. Small pen notation to the lower right front corner.

Vol 11- Record- New/Unplayed. Cover- New. No marks, writing or damage. RCA Black & White sticker on front. 

Vol 12- Sealed in shrink wrap.

Vol 13- Sealed in importer's bag.

Vol 14- Record- New/Unplayed. Cover- New. No marks, writing or damage. Original paper sleeve. 

Vol 15- Record- New/Unplayed. Cover- New. No marks, writing or damage. In original open shrink wrap. Original paper sleeve. 

Vol 16- Sealed in importer's bag.

Vol 17- Sealed in importer's bag.

Vol 18- Sealed in importer's bag.

Vol 19- Sealed in importer's bag.

Vol 20- Sealed in shrink wrap.

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About my Vintage Vinyl- Every record I sell is part of my personal collection of 1,700 Jazz and 500 Classical albums carefully compiled over 30 years (between the late 1960’s through the 1990’s). Countless hours were spent scouring record stores, mostly in NYC, but also in South Florida. Sadly they’re all gone now. Most were bought new and have had 1 owner to date. 

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All records are visually graded. With so many records on hand, most saw few, if any plays. They have all been kept in a smoke & pet free climate controlled environment. I haven't cleaned them, preferring to leave that choice up to their new owner. Everything I sell is absolutely genuine in all respects. We never sell copies, knockoffs or counterfeits, nor do we reseal anything. Please ask all questions before bidding. This is a final sale.

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