BENGT HAMBRAEUS - ROTA 2 TETRAGON:
Swedish experimental electronics from the mid-60s. This is the 2nd issue on Caprice.

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LARS GULLIN QUINTET - MEP 27:
4-track EP recorded 1953 with Carl-Henrik Norin, Rolf Berg, Georg Riedel and Alan Dawson. Listen to "Stocks And Bonds". Center is pushed out. Pic sleeve has neat price writing on back. Swedish 2nd pressing, MEP 27 with 1954 print on back of pic sleeve.

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CLARKE BOLAND BIG BAND - SAX NO END:
LP from 1967 with Benny Bailey, Idrees Sulieman, Åke Persson, Sahib Shihab and the rest. Listen to "New box". Early 2nd German pressing with pink Saba labels without tree logo.

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LARS GULLIN QUARTET - MEP 8 / PIANO HOLIDAY:
4 track EP from 1953 with Åke Persson, Simon Brehm & Jack Noren. Listen to "Sad Sally". Center is pushed out. Swedish 2nd pressing, MEP 8 with 1954 print on back of pic sleeve.

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BARNEY KESSEL - GUITARRA (A.K.A KESSEL'S KIT):
The American master guitarist backed by Italian library hot-shots Giovanni Tommaso and Enzo Restuccia plus two fourths of I Marc 4 (Antonello Vannucchi and Carlo Pes). My favourites are the drowsy "Lison" and the equally dazed, Armando Trovajoli-penned "Malibu" - great tracks that wouldn't be out of place on Piero Umiliani's awesome "Paesaggi"! Cover has small bottom split and a saw cut (not on photo). First US pressing of LP that was first released in Italy as "Kessel's Kit".

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STAN GETZ / LAURINDO ALMEIDA - STAN GETZ WITH GUEST ARTIST LAURINDO ALMEIDA:
Bossa jazz from 1963, listen to the version of Jobim's "Once Again (Outra Vez)". Record is pretty strong VG with minor marks, plays well. First German issue from 1966.

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KENNY DREW - EVERYTHING I LOVE:
Solo piano LP recorded in 1973. Listen to "Sunset". Early 2nd Danish issue with boxed logo.

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CIRCLE - PARIS-CONCERT:
Classic free jazz/experimental live album from 1972 with Chick Corea, Anthony Braxton, Dave Holland and Barry Altschul. Listen to "No Greater Love". One LP is VG+, the other is NM. Cover has a sawcut and a bent corner. US 2nd pressing, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros.

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PAT MARTINO - FOOTPRINTS:
Good guitar-led jazz in the title track & "Road song". Cover has small split top and bottom seam, ring/rub wear + small stain on front (not on photo). US 2nd pressing on Muse.

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STAN GETZ - SWEET RAIN:
Getz from 1967 with highlights in "Con alma" and "Windows". Early 2nd German pressing, V6-8693 with black/silver labels with small deep groove.

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CHARLIE MINGUS TRIO / RED NORVO - SAME / MOVE:
Trio jazz with Red Norvo & Tal Farlow. Listen to "Move". Cover has a name and date written on back. Later French pressing of LP first issued in the US on Savoy as "Move" by the Red Norvo Trio.

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JAN JOHANSSON - SPELAR MUSIK PÅ SITT EGET VIS:
Beautiful, melancholic version of "Cubano chant". This LP was released in the 70s but contains material from 1964-1966 which hadn't been available before. 2nd Swedish pressing with unboxed NCB on labels. No stickers on this copy, unlike photo.

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MODERN JAZZ QUARTET - SAME / ATLANTIC 1265:
1957 album from Milt & co, listen to "Baden-Baden" or the great version of "Night in Tunisia"! Some minor marks on record, plays ok. Laminated flipback cover has a few cm fraying on spine. 2nd Danish pressing with red/purple labels.

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GENE AMMONS & DEXTER GORDON - THE CHASE!:
1970 live recording with Cleveland Eaton, Rufus Reid and Steve McCall. Listen to "The Chase". US 2nd pressing with green labels.

BERNT ROSENGREN - STOCKHOLM DUES:
His debut album from 1965 featuring Lalle Svensson, Björn Alke, Bo Skoglund plus Nannie Porres on vocals on two tracks. Listen to the great "Tribute to Don" and "Allan's Blues". 2nd Swedish pressing from 1973.

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AUSTRALIAN ALL-STARS - JAZZ FOR SURF-NIKS VOLUME 2:
Australian album from 1960, listen to "Pearly". Fine copy with minor wear. First US pressing from 1963.

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MICHAEL HOROVITZ / DAMON ALBARN / GRAHAM COXON / PAUL WELLER - BANKBUSTED NUCLEAR DETERGENT BLUES:
A "jazz poetry super jam" with very high-profile players. Some quite free moments here. UK 2nd issue from 2013, white vinyl, incudes insert.

CHET BAKER - PEACE:
Quartet LP from 1982 with Buster Williams, David Friedman and Joe Chambers. Listen to the fine "Syzygies". Cover has light wear + price code sticker on back. German 2nd pressing with non-laminated cover, no barcode on back.

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DUKE PEARSON'S BIG BAND - INTRODUCING:
LP from 1968 with the atmospheric, eastern-tinged "Bedouin". Clean record, cover in fine shape except a bit of bending along the spine, nothing bad. Early 2nd US pressing with black/blue Liberty/UA label. Van Gelder in dead wax.

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MILES DAVIS - AT CARNEGIE HALL:
2nd US mono pressing, CL 1812 with 2 eye logo and "Guaranteed High Fidelity" in black print. Marks and lines on record, plays with minor background crackle, not too bad. Cover has some wear plus slight water damage on top part (mainly visible on back). Gil Evans-arranged LP recorded live in 1961 with Hank Mobley, featuring a great version of "So What".

SOUL SUPREME - SAME:
Electronic fusion/jazz funk from Noam Ofir, some tracks with a head-noddy vibe and others sounding a bit like a jazzier version of Dam-Funk's updated electro/funk/boogie sound. Check the version of Cortex's "Huit Octobre 1971" and "Born with a Desire". 2nd pressing from 2022, still sealed copy.

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DIAMANDA GALAS - THE LITANIES OF SATAN / WILD WOMEN WITH STEAK-KNIVES:
Annoying avantgarde 12" from 1982. Pic sleeve has ring/edge wear, creasing (not on photo). UK 2nd pressing.

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ILL CONSIDERED - LIVE AT TOTAL REFRESHMENT CENTRE:
2018 live set from this prolific UK jazz act. If you liked their previous releases this is a safe bet - check "Sunflower" and "Long Way Home". 2nd pressing with printed and unnumbered labels (1st pressing was very limited and quickly sold out).

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VILHELM BROMANDER - IN THIS FOREVER UNFOLDING MOMENT:
Swedish bassist Vilhelm Bromander with an album recorded 2021 featuring a 13 man strong band including Christer Bothén, Elin Forkelid, Martin Küchen, Mattias Ståhl to name a few. Deep jazz on the spiritual/free side, listen to "In This Forever Unfolding Moment". 2nd pressing from 2024, green vinyl and with hype sticker on front cover.

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ALBERT AYLER - NUITS DE LA FONDATION MAEGHT VOLUME 1:
Ayler recorded live in France 1970 doing versions of his classic "Spirits", "Spirits Rejoice" and more. No punch hole on cover on this copy (unlike website photo). Early 2nd French pressing with "D.R." but catalogue number 83 503 on labels.

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DUKE ELLINGTON - MEETS COLEMAN HAWKINS:
LP with Johnny Hodges and Som Woodyard. Nice jazz on "The jeep is jumpin". Record is strong VG+ with a few light marks. Cover has minor staining and a little lamination bubbling. Early 2nd US mono pressing with orange/black ABC-Paramount labels and Van Gelder in dead wax.

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SVEN WUNDER - DAYBREAK:
Eagerly awaited comeback from Sven Wunder, again with his much-loved cinematic/library-ish psych funk/jazz sound. Just as good as the previous albums, so buy blind if you liked them! Listen to "Take a seat" or "Setting off". Early 2nd issue with smaller print on front.

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DIZZY GILLESPIE - SWING LOW SWEET CADILLAC / STEREO:
US stereo pressing, AS-9149 with orange/black ABC Records Inc.-labels and Bell Sound in dead wax = early 2nd US pressing. Just a few surface marks on record, plays alright. Cover has light wear + vintage shop sticker on back. Mid 60s LP featuring Mike Longo, with a great version of "Mas Que Nada".

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EVANS BRADSHAW TRIO - PIECES OF EIGHTY-EIGHT:
US stereo pressing, RLP 1136 with black/silver labels, mic & reel logo but no deep groove = early 2nd pressing. Record in great shape, close to NM. Cover looks nice too, just a minor corner bump and a neat stamp on back. Piano trio LP from 1959 featuring Alvin Jackson and Richard Allen. Listen to "Pushing The Blues".

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TAHMELA SIX - MOUNT:
Excellent Finnish spiritual/free jazz with a fusion leaning, listen to "Mount". 2nd pressing (with "Second pressing" printed on back cover).

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OIRO PENA - BÉKE:
Lo-fi spiritual jazz out of Finland, think Sun Ra in a prog/hippie mood. Listen to "Päästäkää" or "Voimaa". Early 2nd issue, black vinyl in screen-printed sleeve, with obi strip and glued-on liner notes (made in 250 copies).

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FINN SAVERY TRIO - MEP 1188:
Scarce Danish jazz EP from 1958 featuring three tracks backed by Erik Moseholm and Ole Molin. Listen to "Trekanten". Light marks and scuffs, generally plays ok with mild background crackle except for a few passages of short but loud sizzling noise in the intro of side B. Pic sleeve has minor wear to edges plus basic wear and aging, nothing very bad. Early 2nd Danish pressing, MEP 1188 with white/green/purple labels (1st pressing has black labels).

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JEFF PARKER - MONDAYS AT THE ENFIELD TENNIS ACADEMY:
Intimate quartet improvisations recorded live at LA bar Enfield Tennis Academy. Very nice listen through all four sides, abstract but accessible. Listen to "2019-07-08 I" and "2019-08-19". 2nd pressing.

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NAISSOO FREEFORM QUINTET - SAME:
Warm, Rhodes-led jazz funk/fusion sounds by Estonian keyboard legend Tonu Naissoo & friends, recorded in 2024. Check "White" and "Black". 2nd pressing from 2025.

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ZOOT SIMS - WAITING GAME:
US stereo pressing, AS-9131 with orange/black ABC-Paramount-label on side 1 and A Product of ABC Records-label on side 2 = early 2nd transitional pressing. Cover has slight wear to opening edge, a couple of small worn spots on top seam plus a tiny drill hole. Orchestral jazz album with versions of evergreens like "Over The Rainbow".

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GEORGE HARRISON - ELECTRONIC SOUND:
Electronic avantgarde experiments 1969, check "Under the Mersey wall". Record in fine shape with some minor marks. Cover has light corner/ring wear, creasing. UK 2nd pressing, without "Sold in the UK..." on label. Including original inner sleeve.

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - SAME / BLP 4003:
US mono pressing, BLP 4003 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address and "R" on labels = early 2nd US mono pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG both sides and ear side 1 only. Record has plenty of marks and some lighter scratches, plays with some surface noise and occassional clicks, still quite decent. A bit worse at A2 where it clicks rather much. Cover looks fine on front, spine and seams. Minor bent to the front lower right corner and tiny stain back lower right corner. Classic jazz set from 1958 including "Moanin".

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THELONIOUS MONK - THELONIOUS HIMSELF:
US mono 2nd pressing from 1957 same year as first issue, small blue label with mic & reel logo, deep groove both sides and no "Inc" at the Bill Grauer productions text at label. Record number RLP 12-235. Record in fine shape with light lines only, minor background noise due to the mellow music, slightly more at B2. Cover looks fine front and back but upper seam is completely split, hence VG- grade. Lower seam and spine are worn but intact. Solo piano LP from 1957 including versions of "April in Paris" and "Ghost of a chance".

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THELONIOUS MONK - THELONIOUS ALONE IN SAN FRANCISCO:
US mono issue, RLP 12-312 with large blue labels with mic & reel logo and INC on Bill Graeuer = early but later pressing from 1962 of 1959 original. No deep groove . Record in fine shape with light scuffs and some storage wear on side 1. It plays fine but minor background noise can be heard as music is quiet. Cover in fine shape with light wear. Solo piano LP from the Monk, listen to "Pannonica".

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ART BLAKEY QUINTET - A NIGHT AT BIRDLAND VOL 2 / BLP 5038:
US early 2nd issue with BLP 5038 with Lexington-address on labels. Flat edge and deep groove on both sides, ear in dead wax. With 2nd generation cover with linear notes on back. Released same year as the first issue in 1954. Record has plenty of surface marks and scrathes, plays decent but occasional light ticks and background noise. Front cover with only minor wear, back cover has stamp on back at white area. Seams and spine a bit worn and has 3-4 cm split at lower seam.Wonderful live session with Clifford Brown, Lou Donaldson, Horace Silver and Curly Russell. Listen to "Mayreh".

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WILLEM BREUKER ORCHESTER / QUINTET - LITANY FOR THE 14TH OF JUNE 1966:
Debut album from a very young Willem Breuker featuring Misja Mengelberg, Pierre Courbois, Hans Dulfer, Dick van der Capellen a.o. One side features a quintet, the other a large ensemble - listen to "Composition 28" and "Litany for the 14th of June, 1966" respectively. Clean record. Cover has light ringwear. First German pressing that's quite seldom seen, released after the very rare Dutch original on Relax.

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YOSHIO OTOMO QUARTET WITH TSUYOSHI YAMAMOTO - MOON RAY:
Japanese quartet set from 1977. Try the Oliver Nelson-penned "Shufflin'". Record in top shape, cover has light wear to the seams, corners and mniro ring wear. Backside cover has distribution sticker. Japanese 2nd issue from 1980 of original from 1977, TBM(P)-2587. Has insert but no obi.

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ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - SAME / BLP 4003:
US mono pressing, BLP 4003 with 47 West 63rd NYC-address, no "R" on side 1 label but with "R" on side 2 label = early 2nd US mono pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. 47 West 63rd St.-address with "Inc." at "Blue Note Records" on back cover. Marks and scuffs on record, plays ok with minor distractions and odd light ticks. Cover has wear and 7 cm split on bottom seam, signs of removed tape at opening edge plus tiny writing, small rip, a few small stains and minimal tear on back. Classic jazz set from 1958 including "Moanin".

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DEXTER GORDON - DOIN' ALLRIGHT:
US mono pressing, BLP 4077 with New York USA-labels = early 2nd pressing (of 47 West 63rd NYC original). RVG and ear in dead wax. Nice and clean record, but has one scratch at B1 not affecting play. The laminated cover has small bent corner and a few stains on back - looks nice overall. Quality 1961 Blue Note set with Freddie Hubbard, Horace Parlan, George Tucker and Al Harewood. Listen to the great "It's You Or No One".

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JOHN COLTRANE - COLTRANE / GREEN COVER:
US mono pressing, PRLP 7105 with yellow/black labels, Bergenfield-address = early 2nd US pressing from 1958 of 1957 org. Deep groove on both sides and RVG in dead wax. Record in fine shape with only tiny scuffs, plays loud and clear, close to ex grade. Front and back cover looks lovely, tiny lamination peeling on front. Upper seam have 2 cm split and lower 1 cm. Spine looks fine. Classic LP from 1957 with Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Al Heath. Listen to the wonderful "Straight Street" and "Bakai".

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KENNY DORHAM - AFRO-CUBAN:
US mono pressing, BLP 1535 with Lexington-address on labels and cover but vinyl has beaded rim and not flat edge = very early 2nd pressing. Deep groove on both sides, RVG and ear in dead wax. No frame on front cover, blank spine. Record has some light sleeve marks and scuffs, nothing deep and plays well with minor distractions only. Cover has full split and some fraying on top seam, slight wear on bottom seam and spine, shelf wear and small worn spots front and back, staining on back, minor wear and a few tiny rips on opening edge plus stamp on back. Classic Blue Note indemander with the brilliant 50s jazz track "Afrodisia" but the whole album is nice!

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FLAMINGO GROUP - THIS IS OUR SOUL:
Czechoslovakian LP from 1971 with funk/jazz/pop versions of "Sunny" and "Chain Of Fools". 3rd Czechoslovakian pressing from 1973.

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BARNEY KESSEL - BLUE SOUL:
1968 jazz sessions with Jimmy Rowles and Teddy Edwards among others. Cover has light wear and minor sticker mark/tear dots on front (not on website photo). Later UK pressing with yellow labels.

JIMMY KNEPPER - IDOL OF THE FLIES (A SWINGING INTRODUCTION TO):
"Idol of the flies" afro cuban inspired jazz track on this 1957 album featuring Bill Evans. Later US pressing from 1976 (of LP originally released in 1957 as "A Swinging Introduction To"). This copy is in shrink.

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GENE AMMONS - THE GENE AMMONS STORY: ORGAN COMBOS:
2xLP set from 1977 including 1960-61 recordings previously released on three different Prestige-albums. Cover has ring/shelf wear, minor price tag remains on front plus small splits on top seams.