The Cal Tjader Quintet Red Vinyl LP Fantasy 3232 1st Pressing 1956 Mono 180 Gram

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The Cal Tjader Quintet Red Vinyl LP - Fantasy 3232 VG First Pressing (1956) - Heavy Vinyl
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays well with nice fidelity and occasional light background noise. No skips detected. Original cover is strong with good color, and a partial split on spine. Name written on back cover.
This is the 1956 USA 1st release with laminated front cover and in High Fidelity. Vinyl weighs over 185 grams.
The Cal Tjader Quintet AllMusic Review by Stewart Mason Cool jazz fans will probably enjoy hearing Tjader and company in this setting, which resembles some of Milt Jackson's solo albums from the same period. The set list is heavy on the standards, including a subtly conga-driven version of "Lullaby of Birdland" taken at an agreeably relaxed tempo and absolutely lovely versions of the ballads "Laura" and "Flamingo" that feature some of Tjader's most purely beautiful playing. The one Latin-based tune is a swinging take on Tito Puente's "Philadelphia Mambo," but even it sounds more like an experiment by the Modern Jazz Quartet than a true salsa band.
Track listing
A1 I Want To Be Happy 3:15 A2 The Nearness Of You 3:54 A3 A Minor Goof 3:53 A4 Pete Kelly's Blues 3:48 A5 Undecided 3:23
B1 Philadelphia Mambo 3:28 B2 Flamingo 4:12 B3 Stomping At The Savoy 4:00 B4 Laura 3:21 B5 Lullaby In Birdland 4:00
Personnel Bass – Carlos Duran Cover – Betty Brader Drums – Luis Miranda Piano – Manuel Duran Timbales – Bayardo Velarde Vibraphone – Cal Tjader _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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