FREDDIE HUBBARD - GOIN' UP / MONO:
US mono original, BLP 4056 with 47 West 63rd address, deep groove, RVG and ear on both sides. R on labels. 43 W 61st address on cover. Record retains good gloss but has a lot of surface marks and one deep feelable scratch at whole of A2. It plays with background noise at big part of whole A-side but not any loud pops och clicks. B-side plays with rather much noise at the softer B2, the other tracks plays ok. The laminated cover has tiny corner wear and backside upper right corner has a sticker residue from removed sticker. Blue Note LP from 1961 with Hank Mobley, McCoy Tyner, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. Class through both sides, listen to "Blues for Brenda" on the clip.

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JOHN COLTRANE - BLUE TRAIN:
US early 2nd mono pressing, BLP 1577 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address, no "R" on labels. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. Record has light marks, plays well generally with occasional soft surface noise. Cover has corner/edge wear, 21 cm bottom split, tiny sticker mark + small piece of tape on front, sticker & tape + tiny writing on back. A milestone in the history of jazz, essential LP. Listen to "Blue Train".

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - THE BIG BEAT / MONO:
US mono original, BLP 4029 with 47 West 63rd, NYC-address on labels. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. Record has some light marks and storage wear, plays fine. Cover has one bumped corner, minor staining on back, lamination peeling on front. Classic Blue Note set featuring Lee Morgan and Wayne Shorter. Contains "Sakeena's Vision" and "Dat Dere".

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EDDIE GALE - EDDIE GALE'S GHETTO MUSIC:
US stereo original, BST 84284 with blue/white Liberty labels and Van Gelder in dead wax. Record close to EX. Cover has light wear, minor corner bubps, creasing, small writing + tiny stain on back. Sought-after LP with a mix of spiritual and free jazz. Listen to "The Rain" and "A Walk With Thee".

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KENNY COX & THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ QUINTET - INTRODUCING:
US stereo original with blue/white Liberty label, no Van Gelder. Cover has cut corner (not on photo). 1968 album with Ron Brooks, listen to the great "Trance dance"!

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JACKIE MCLEAN - BOUT SOUL:
US stereo original, BST 84284 with blue/white Liberty labels and Van Gelder in dead wax. Record close to XE. Cover has light general wear. Tough jazz set with Woody Shaw, Grachan Moncur III & Lamont Johnson, incorporating some free jazz elements. Check "Erdu" and "Conversion point".

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MCCOY TYNER - EXPANSIONS:
US stereo original, BST 84338 with blue/white Liberty labels and Van Gelder in dead wax. Cover has 11 cm top split, faint signs of writing on back, promo stamp on front (not on photo). "Peresina" excellent jazz track on this Duke Pearson-produced album from 1968 with Gary Bartz & Wayne Shorter. The whole LP is quality.

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ELVIN JONES - THE ULTIMATE:
US original, BST 84305 with blue/white Liberty-labels. Van Gelder in dead wax. Record in fine shape. Cover in shrink. LP from 1968 with Jimmy Garrison and Joe Farrell. Tough sound verging on free jazz, listen to "In the Truth" and the softer "Sometimes Joie".

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BOBBY HUTCHERSON - TOTAL ECLIPSE:
US stereo original, BST 84291 with blue/white Liberty labels. Record has heat damage track A1, plays with some crackle/noise, otherwise fine. Cover has light wear, cut corner. Lovely album from 1968 with Harold Land, Joe Chambers, Reggie Johnson & Chick Corea. Listen to "Total Eclipse" or "Same Shame".

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HORACE SILVER - TOTAL RESPONSE:
US stereo original, BST 84368 with blue/white Liberty label and Van Gelder in dead wax. Record has some storage wear and quite much marks, plays fine. Cover has light ring/corner wear, small bottom split, tearing on top seam. Stains and dirt on back cover. "Acid, pot or pills" and "Won't you open up your senses" standout jazz tracks on what I think is his best 70s LP.

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HORACE SILVER QUINTET - YOU GOTTA TAKE A LITTLE LOVE:
US original, BST 84309 with blue/white Liberty labels and Van Gelder in dead wax. Cover has small sticker on back. LP from 1969 featuring Bennie Maupin and Billy Cobham. Listen to "The risin' sun" or "It's time".

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ALPHONZE MOUZON - THE ESSENCE OF MYSTERY:
Funky fusion from '73 with standouts in the Brazilian-tinged "Sunflower" and the tough "Funky finger". Record in nice shape. Cover has light wear, tiny sticker tear on front (not on photo). US original with blue/white UA labels.

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BOBBI HUMPHREY - BLACKS AND BLUES:
Lovely soul/jazz LP with the chillout anthem "Harlem river drive" and the funky "Chicago damn". Great copy. US original, blue label and black B.

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BOBBI HUMPHREY - SATIN DOLL:
Soulful fusion LP produced by Larry Mizell with the killer "New York Times" that was used on an early Ballistic Brothers release. Cover has one minor corner bump plus corner cut. US original, blue labels with black B.

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EDDIE HENDERSON - HERITAGE:
"Inside you" excellent fusion tune much used in hip hop. LP from 1976 featuring Mtume, Paul Jackson and Patrice Rushen. Record in fine shape. Cover has tiny corner tear, cut corner. US original, blue label with black B.

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DONALD BYRD - PLACES AND SPACES:
5 star soul/jazz LP including the classic "Wind Parade", "You and Music" and "Dominoes". Record has some light marks, nothing bad. Cover in torn shrink with some wear at opening, 2 cm top split, 10 cm bottom split. US original, blue label with black B, with printed inner sleeve (three splits).

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DONALD BYRD - STREET LADY:
US original, BN-LA140-F with blue labels with black B. Record plays with crackle/noise start of both sides, otherwise fine. Cover has some edge/corner wear, cut corner. Classic jazz/funk/soul LP with the well known title track plus "Lansana's Priestess".

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GENE HARRIS - ASTRALSIGNAL:
"Losalamitoslatinfunklovesong" beautiful soul/jazz tune. Sets the mood perfectly! Record in great shape. Cover has cut corner, some small tears on spine, tiny writing on back. US original, blue label with black B.

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GENE HARRIS - NEXUS:
"Koko and Lee Roe" nice funky fusion on this 1975 album. Cover has drill hole (not on photo). US original, blue label with black B.

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WAYNE SHORTER - MOTO GROSSO FEIO:
"Montezuma" fine jazz/fusion track on this 1974 LP with Ron Carter, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin & Dave Holland. Light sleeve marks on records, plays well. Cover has light ringwear, a few small stains + old price sticker on front (not on photo). US original, BN-LA014-G, blue labels with black B.

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RONNIE LAWS - PRESSURE SENSITIVE:
Great jazzy version of "Always There" (Side Effect), plus "Tidal Wave" that's been much used in hip hop. Fine copy with little wear. US original, blue label with black B. This copy is not in shrink, unlike photo.

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MCCOY TYNER - ASANTE:
Afro-centric spiritual jazz with Mtume, Billy Hart and Andrew White. Strong listening through both sides but "Malika" and "Goin' Home" are my favourites. Record in fine shape with some minor marks. Cover has light wear, a few small paper bubbles. German original.

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DONALD BYRD - KOFI:
Recorded in 1970 but never released until 1995. The music is up there with the best of his 70's material. A strong recommendation if you like his other LP's from this time - listen to the wonderful "Kofi". US original. This copy is in shrink.

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TOMMY FLANAGAN - LONELY TOWN:
Recorded in 1959 but unissued until this Japanese LP from 1979. Quality set with Elvin Jones & Joe Benjamin. Check "Lucky to be me". Great copy. Japanese original, GP 3186, with insert but no obi.

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SONNY ROLLINS - SAME / BLP 1542:
Superb 50s jazz with Wynton Kelly, Donald Byrd, Gene Ramey & Max Roach. Listen to "Plain Jane". Cover has two faint sticker marks on front (not on photo). Japanese reissue from 1977, GXK 8016(M), mono pressing. With insert but missing obi.

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SONNY CLARK - SONNY'S CRIB:
LP from 1957 with Donald Byrd, Curtis Fuller, John Coltrane, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor. Not just rare but top quality jazz. Listen to my favorite "Speak low". Cover has minor humidity spotting on front (not on photo). Japanese reissue from 1984, with insert.

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SONNY CLARK TRIO - SAME / BLP 1579:
Great trio session with Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones. Listen to "Be-Bop" and "Softly As In The Morning Sunrise". Clean record. Cover has small stain on front (not on photo). Japanese reissue from 1978, GXK 8051 with insert but no obi.

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PAUL CHAMBERS - WHIMS OF CHAMBERS:
US later pressing from 1966, blue/white liberty labels, no "'VAN GELDER" in dead wax. Record has some light marks, nothing bad. Cover has light ring/corner wear, some ageing on back. Top line-up with Donald Byrd, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver and Philly Joe Jones.

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PAUL CHAMBERS - BASS ON TOP:
LP from 1957 featuring Kenny Burrell, Art Taylor and Hank Jones. Listen to "Dear Old Stockholm". Cover has mild humidity spotting on back. Japanese reissue from 1978, GXK 8053, with insert but no obi.

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ORNETTE COLEMAN - NEW YORK IS NOW!:
Album from 1968 with Elvin Jones etc. Listen to "The Garden of Souls". Cover has ring/edge wear, creasing and is a bit wavy. No sticker on front, unlike photo. Later US pressing (from mid 70s), blue label with black B.

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ORNETTE COLEMAN TRIO - AT THE GOLDEN CIRCLE STOCKHOLM VOLUME ONE:
Classic album recorded live here in Stockholm. Listen to "Dee Dee". Light scuffs on record, plays fine. Cover has some ring/rub wear. German later pressing from 1973 in imported US sleeve (as issued).

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MILES DAVIS - VOLUME 2 / BLP 1502:
US mono pressing, BLP 1502 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address on side 1 and New York USA on side 2 = later (early 60s) pressing of LP first released in 1956. Deep groove on side 2 only, RVG and ear in dead wax. Record is a nice and well-playing VG+ with a few minor marks only. Cover has light general wear. This copy is not in shrink, unlike photo. Early Miles recordings with Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Jay Jay Johnson and Percy Heath. Includes "Take Off", "Weirdo" and more great tunes.

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MCCOY TYNER - TIME FOR TYNER:
LP from 1969 with Bobby Hutcherson - check the great "Little Madimba"! Cover has tearing on spine, humidity spotting on back. Japanese later pressing from 1978, GXK 8069, with insert but no obi.

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LOU DONALDSON - QUARTET QUINTET SEXTET:
Mid 50s jazz set from three different sessions including big names as like Kenny Dorham, Horace Silver, Blue Mitchell etc. Have a listen to "The Stroller". Cover has tiny tear on top seam. Japanese reissue from 1983, BN 1537, with insert.

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LEE MORGAN - THE SIDEWINDER:
Blue Note classic with the huge title track plus "Gary's Notebok" that's even stronger to me. Clean record. Cover has light wear, old price sticker on front (not on photo). First German issue from 1967 but three years after the US original. Comes with imported US sleeve (as issued).

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LEE MORGAN - LEEWAY:
Beautiful jazz set with Jackie McLean, Bobby Timmons, Paul Chambers & Art Blakey. Listen to the fantastic "Nakatini Suite" or "The Lion and the Wolff". Japanese reissue from 1989, with insert but no obi.

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LEE MORGAN - INDEED:
His first Blue Note LP including the superb "Gaza strip" and "Roccus". Japanese mono reissue from 1983, BLP 1538, with insert but no obi.

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LEE MORGAN - CITY LIGHTS:
Superb jazz album from 1957 with Art Taylor, Paul Chambers, Curtis Fuller, Ray Bryant and George Coleman. Listen to "City lights" or "Just by myself". Japanese reissue from 1984, with insert. This copy is not in shrink, unlike photo.

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LEE MORGAN - CANDY:
Much wanted quartet LP featuring Sonny Clark, Doug Watkins and Art Taylor. Listen to "Candy". Cover has one mild corner bump. Japanese mono reissue from 1979, GXK 8131(M), with insert but no obi.

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KENNY BURRELL - INTRODUCING:
Much wanted Blue Note album from 1956 featuring Kenny Clarke, Paul Chambers etc. Listen to "Fugue 'N Blues" and "Rhythmorama". Japanese reissue from 1976, LNJ-70067 with insert but no obi.

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JOHN COLTRANE - BLUE TRAIN:
A milestone in the history of jazz, essential album. Listen to "Blue Train". Record in fine shape with some minor marks. Cover has light wear, one bumped corner, a few tiny paper bubbles. DMM reissue from 1985.

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HORACE SILVER - HORACE-SCOPE:
Blue Note classic with Blue Mitchell, Roy Brooks & Gene Taylor. "Nica's dream" is lovely, and there's plenty more great jazz on here as well. Cover has cut corner. Later US pressing (from late 70s), blue label with white B. RVG STEREO in dead wax. This copy is in shrink.

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HERBIE HANCOCK - SPEAK LIKE A CHILD:
Duke Pearson-produced LP from 1968 with the beautiful title track! Featuring Ron Carter and Thad Jones. Later US pressing (from late 70s), blue label with black B. Van Gelder in dead wax. No cut corner on this copy, unlike photo.

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HERBIE HANCOCK - MAIDEN VOYAGE:
Big jazz classic including the stunning "Maiden Voyage". Clean record. Cover has light ring/corner wear, mild humidity spotting. Japanese reissue from 1977, GXF 3020 with insert. No obi on this copy, unlike photo.

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HANK MOBLEY - HANK MOBLEY'S SECOND MESSAGE:
1956 session with Kenny Dorham, Walter Bishop, Doug Watkins & Arthur Taylor. Listen to "The Latest". Japanese mono reissue from 1979, SMJ-6608(M), with insert and obi.

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HANK MOBLEY - DIPPIN' / STEREO:
"Recado bossa nova" is a beautiful jazz bossa dance tune that's been popular among many DJ's. "The vamp" is a personal favorite here. Japanese reissue from 1984, BNJ 71030, with insert. No obi on this copy, unlike photo.

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ERIC DOLPHY - OUT TO LUNCH:
Brilliant Blue Note classic with Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis and Anthony Williams. A record that grows with each listen, listen to "Out To Lunch" and "Hat and beard". Cover has 23 cm spine split. Japanese reissue from 1977, GXF 3009, with insert but no obi.

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ELVIN JONES - GENESIS:
Early 2nd US pressing with blue/black UA labels, Van Gelder in deax wax. Clean record. Cover has light ring/corner wear, cut corner (not on photo). Jazz LP from 1971 with Frank Foster, Dave Liebman, Joe Farrell and Gene Perla. Check "Three Card Molly" and "For All The Other Times", both with a spacey, slightly spiritual vibe.

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CECIL TAYLOR - UNIT STRUCTURES / STEREO:
US early 2nd stereo pressing, BST 84237, with New York USA-label side A, A Division Of Liberty Records, Inc-label side B, Van Gelder in dead wax. Record has minor storage wear, plays fine. Cover has light general wear. Free jazz from 1966 featuring Eddie Gale, Ken McIntyre & Jimmy Lyons. Listen to "Steps".

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ART BLAKEY - HOLIDAY FOR SKINS VOL 2:
Percussive jazz set featuring Donald Byrd, Philly Joe Jones, Art Taylor, Sabu Martinez and Ray Barretto. Listen to "Reflection" and "Swingin' Kilts". Japanese reissue from 1991, BN 4005, with insert.

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