ALBERT AYLER - IN GREENWICH VILLAGE:
US stereo pressing, AS-9155 with red/black A Product of ABC Records-labels (no year) and separated logo boxes = 3rd US pressing from ca 1971. Record in fine shape, cover has minor corner bumps only. LP from 1967 with Alan Silva and Beaver Harris. Check the powerful "Truth Is Marching In" and "For John Coltrane".

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JOHN COLTRANE / ARCHIE SHEPP - NEW THING AT NEWPORT:
US stereo pressing with red/black A Product of ABC Records-labels and separated logo boxes = later but still early US pressing from circa 1968 (of 1966 original). Van Gelder in dead wax. Record is VG+ to EX. Cover has a little lamination wear and slight humidity spotting inside foldout. Split LP with recordings from Newport Jazz Festival 1965. Listen to Coltrane's "One down, one up" or the freer "Call me by my rightful name" by Shepp.

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SUN RA - NUITS DE LA FONDATION MAEGHT VOL 1:
Deep, trippy Sun Ra live set from 1970, including my favourite "Enlightment"! Later UK pressing on Recommended Records, this is the version with blue/gold cover. Record in fine shape, cover is pretty strong VG with some smudge/residue and tiny worn spots/tear dots on front.

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CHARLES MINGUS - MINGUS MINGUS MINGUS MINGUS:
US mono pressing, A-54 with orange/black ABC-Paramount labels with Van Gelder in dead wax. Early but still later pressing from same year as the original 1964. Record has some light marks, plays very well. Cover has stain on front lower left side otherwise fine shape. Classic jazz LP including "1 x Love" & "Mood Indigo".

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BUD POWELL - THE AMAZING BUD POWELL VOL 1:
Early but later US pressing from 1954 two years after the first issue. BLP 5003 with Lexington address on labels. Flat edge and deep groove on both sides but no ear in dead wax and back cover lists record numbers up to BLP 5057 indicating second generation record and cover. Very nice record with hardly any wear. Tiny occasional background noise at soft parts probably a bit from the pressing. Cover in fine shape with light corner wear. Classic Blue Note 10" with Fats Navarro, Sonny Rollins, Tommy Potter, Curly Russell, Max Roach and Roy Haynes. Listen to the beautiful version of "You Go To My Head" and "Ornithology".

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JOHN COLTRANE - IMPRESSIONS:
US mono pressing, A-42 with orange/black Abc Paramount Inc label. US pressing from 1965 (of 1963 original). Record with some light scuffs, affect play slighly at intro of "India". Glossy cover has minor wear primarly inside the foldout. Fantastic Coltrane LP with the mighty "Impressions" and "India".

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DOLLAR BRAND - AFRICAN PIANO:
The famous South African pianist recorded in 1969 in Copenhagen. Listen to "Bra Joe From Kilimanjaro". Clean record. Cover has minor miscoloration at opening. Danish release on the Spectator label, SL 1005, NCB on labels = later pressing.

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ALBERT AYLER TRIO - SPIRITUAL UNITY:
Later (but still early) US mono pressing from mid-to-late 60s, black/white cover, white labels with black print, 156 5th Avenue address on labels and cover. Deep groove on A-side only, ear in dead wax on both sides, Bell Sound-stamp in dead wax on B-side. Nice and clean copy! Legendary free jazz album from the visionary Ayler with Gary Peacock and Sunny Murray. Listen to the deep "Ghosts: First Variation".

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DUKE ELLINGTON & JOHN COLTRANE - SAME:
US stereo pressing, AS-30 with orange/black ABC-Paramount Inc label, Van Gelder in dead wax. Early but later pressing released same year, 1963 as the Am-Par original. Record has pretty much sleeve scuffs but not to bad and it plays fine. The glossy foldout cover has minor lamination peeling on front. Wonderful soft jazz LP including the stunning version of "In A Sentimental Mood" and "Take The Coltrane".

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OSCAR PETTIFORD - BLUE BROTHERS:
Material recorded in 1959-60 with Allan Botschinsky, Jan Johansson, Jorn Elniff, Erik Erik Nordström and Louis Hjulmand. Listen to "Montmartre blues". Old reissue.

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HERBIE MANN - EARLY MANN:
Compilation from 1976 of some of his 50's recordings for the Bethlehem label. Try "Sorimao" for example. Cover has saw cut (not in photo).

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COLEMAN HAWKINS, ROY ELDRIDGE, PETE BROWN, JO JONES ALL-STARS - AT NEWPORT:
1957 live set recorded at Newport Jazz Festival. Cover on this copy has round sticker on front (not on website photo). German reissue.

HARRY ARNOLD - BIG BAND CLASSICS 1957-58:
Material recorded with the Swedish Radio Studio Orchestra in 1957-58, feat. Åke Persson, Bengt Hallberg, Gösta Theselius and more of Sweden's top jazz players. Listen to the version of "Crazy rhythm". This double LP is from 1987.

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VARIOUS - STOCKHOLM SWEETNIN' - AMERICANS IN SWEDEN 1949-1954 VOL 2:
70s album release of early EP recordings from top musicians like Sahib Shihab, Clifford Brown, Zoot Sims, Quincy Jones, Lars Gullin and Lee Konitz. Listen to Clifford Brown & Art Farmer on "Stockholm sweetnin'".

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JOHNNY HODGES - DUKE'S IN BED:
50s jazz with Clark Terry & Jimmy Woode in the big setting. Scandinavian reissue.

HERB ELLIS - SOFTLY... BUT WITH THAT FEELING:
Japanese reissue from 1981, UMV 2674. With insert but not obi. Some marks on vinyl, nothing major.

NINA SIMONE - MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME:
Compilation with classic tunes as "African mailman" and "My baby just cares for me".

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MILT BUCKNER - CHORDPUNCH:
2xLP comp. from 1976. "Sonderpreis"-sticker on front cover.

BOB COOPER - SHIFTING WINDS:
Mid 50s jazz with Jimmy Giuffre and Claude Williamson. Cover has tiny tear dot on front. UK reissue from 1981 on Affinity.

GERRY MULLIGAN & THE CONCERT JAZZ BAND - ON TOUR / GUEST SOLOIST ZOOT SIMS:
1962 live album with Zoot Sims, listen to the great "Red Door". Scandinavian reissue from 1982.

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MISSUS BEASTLY - GEISHA / MEITZ REMIX:
"Geisha" killer, spacey funky fusion! Also includes a nice downtempo remix by Volker Meitz. German reissue 12 from 2002, white label promo.

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DON ELLIOTT - MELLOPHONE:
Mid 50s jazz with Hal McKusick and Barry Galbraith. Reissue.

CLIFFORD BROWN - JAZZ IMMORTAL:
Great LP with Zoot Sims, Jack Montrose & Bob Gordon. Real quality through both sides - listen to "Tiny Capers". Reissue from 1984.

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FRANK SINATRA - SONGS FOR SWINGIN' LOVERS:
Remastered reissue from 1984.

FRANK SINATRA - ALL THE WAY:
LP from 1961. Dutch reissue from 1984.

MAX ROACH / JIMMY KNEPPER - THE COMPLETE DEBUT SESSIONS 1953:
Italian release from 1984 containing 1953/57 by Roach and Knepper.

JACK MONTROSE & ALL-STARS - THE HORN'S FULL:
Jazz from 1958 with Red Norvo, Barney Kessel and Jim Hall. Two distribution stickers on back cover. 1984 reissue.

MEL TORMÉ WITH THE MELTONES - BACK IN TOWN:
Japanese reissue from 1983, MVS 2675, no obi or insert.

ANITA O'DAY - SINGS THE WINNERS:
Fine vocal jazz LP from 1958. Listen to the great version of "Four"! Scandinavian 80s reissue with NCB on labels, comes in French sleeve.

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CLIFFORD BROWN & MAX ROACH - AT BASIN STREET:
LP with Sonny Rollins, listen to the great take on "I'll Remember April"! European 80s reissue.

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ELLA FITZGERALD / COUNT BASIE / JOE WILLIAMS - ONE O'CLOCK JUMP:
Late 50s vocal jazz. Japanese reissue from 1982, MJS 3125. No obi or insert (unlike photo).

CHARLES MINGUS - BLUES & ROOTS:
Great jazz classic from 1959 featuring Jackie McLean, Booker Ervin & Mal Waldron. Listen to "Tensions". Record is scuffy, plays ok with minor distractions and some odd light ticks only. 180 gram reissue.

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TONY ALESS - TONY ALESS AND HIS LONG ISLAND SUITE:
Mid 50s jazz with J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding and Seldon Powell. Spanish reissue from 1986.

HOWARD RUMSEY'S LIGHTHOUSE ALL-STARS - VOL 3:
Early/mid-50s recordings with Max Roach, Bud Shank, Shelly Manne and many more. Reissue from 1986.

ZOOT SIMS QUINTET - ZOOT!:
LP from 1956 including the lovely "Why cry?". Old reissue.

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CY TOUFF - HIS OCTET & QUINTET:
Classic West Coast jazz from 1956. Listen to "Prez-ence" and "What am I here for?". Cover has sticker residue from removed sticker on front (not shown at website photo). Japanese reissue from 1974, LLR-88027 with insert but no obi.

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VARIOUS - FIRE INTO MUSIC - THE BEST OF IMPULSE! VOLUME III:
2xLP comp with Impulse classics from Pharoah Sanders ("The Creator..."), John Coltrane, Sam Rivers etc. Gatefold sleeve has a small sawcut.

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CARMEN MCRAE - THE SOUND OF SILENCE:
Late 60s vocal jazz, listen to "Watch What Happens". Japanese reissue from 1976, P-4557A with obi and insert.

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PHIL WOODS - RIGHTS OF SWING:
Top line-up with Curtis Fuller, Sahib Shihab & Benny Bailey, so this is the real deal musically. Check "Part IV (Scherzo)" or "Part V (Presto)". Reissue from 1985.

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CHICO HAMILTON QUINTET - GONGS EAST:
LP with Eric Dolphy, recorded in 1958. Listen to "Gongs East". Cover has a creased corner and 2 cm peeling on spine. Reissue from 1981.

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LARRY YOUNG - YOUNG BLUES:
Organ-led jazz LP with Thornel Schwartz, Wendell Marshall & Jimmy Smith. Check the version of "Nica's dream" & "Young blues". Reissue.

GUSTAV BROM - SWINGING THE JAZZ:
"Waldmädchen" dreamy vocal jazz track for the adventurous jazz DJs! 180 gram reissue, this copy is in shrink with hype sticker.

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FATS NAVARRO - THE FABULOUS FATS NAVARRO VOL 1:
Early Blue Note album with Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, Tommy Potter, Roy Haynes, Charlie Rouse, Tadd Dameron a.o. Listen to "Our Delight". Cover has a minor residue mark. French 80s reissue.

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CHET BAKER - SEXTET & QUARTET:
LP from 1959 with Italian stars as Gianni Basso and Franco Cerri. "Pent up house" is my favorite. 1981 reissue.

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JEROME RICHARDSON - GOING TO THE MOVIES:
"No Problem" alltime jazz dance favorite, killer track! The version of "Delilah" is nice too. Minor mark causes a few clicks at the end of B-side. Reissue of rare original.

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RAY BROWN - THIS IS:
Jazz from 1981 with Oscar Peterson and Jerome Richardson. listen to "Bric A Brac". Cover has a small sawcut. Japanese reissue from 1981, UMV 2117, no insert or obi.

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FRANCY BOLAND - PLAYING WITH THE TRIO:
1967 piano trio recordings with Jimmy Woode and Kenny Clarke, originally released as part of the double album "Going Classic / Jazz Joint Vol. 1".

SUN RA ARKESTRA - EGYPT STRUT:
Three tracks recorded in Egypt in 1983-1984. Unofficial repress. This copy is in shrink with hype sticker.

JACQUES PELZER QUARTET - SAME:
Classy jazz rarity from 1961. 180 gram reissue.

LEE MORGAN - EXPOOBIDENT:
Clifford Jordan, Art Blakey, Eddie Higgins and Art Davis join Lee for a fine session from 1960. Listen to "Fire". Reissue from 2019, in gatefold sleeve.

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