BILLIE HOLIDAY LADY IN SATIN RARE 1959 COLUMBIA MONO LP IN SHRINK MINT

$

202

WE CURRENTLY HAVE   MORE THAN 600   LISTED ITEMS

►Click here to see ALL our ROCK auctions ►Our PSYCH & PROGRESSIVE  auctions ►Our PUNK & NEW WAVE  auctions ► Our  JAZZ auctions ►Our BLUE NOTE JAZZ auctions  ►Our BLUES auctions ►Our CLASSICAL auctions ►Our COUNTRY auctions ►Our FUNK auctions ►Our LATIN auctions ►Our METAL auctions►Our REGGAE auctions ►Our SOUL auctions ► Our STILL SEALED ITEMS  ►Our PROMO auctions  ►Our AUDIOPHILE auctions

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

·       BILLIE HOLIDAY - LADY IN SATIN -  ORIGINAL 1958  COLUMBIA RECORDS MONO LP CL-1157

·       ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

·       PLEASE NOTE: OTHER THAN THE COMPACT DISC, THIS IS THE ONLY VERSION OF THE ALBUM TO INCLUDE THE 12TH TRACK ("THE END OF A LOVE AFFAIR", WHICH, WHILE LISTED ON MOST COVERS, CAN ACTUALLY ONLY BE FOUND ON ORIGINAL MONO PRESSINGS. THERE ARE NO STEREO PRESSINGS WITH THIS SONG!!!)

·       VERY EARLY PRESSING CIRCA 1962/63 ON RED & BLACK COLUMBIA "GUARANTEED FIDELITY" MONO  LABEL, EARLY 60’s STYLE

·       THIS IS NOT AN IMPORT, RECORD CLUB RELEASE OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       THICK CARDBOARD COVER, AMERICAN STYLE.

·       ORIGINAL GLOSSY, LIGHTLY LAMINATED COVER

·       COVER IS STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL SHRINK (CELLOPHANE) WRAP

·       THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

·       MATRIX NUMBER IN TRAIL-OFF VINYL (DEAD WAX) ENDS WITH '-1K/-1H'.  ON SOME LABELS,  SUFFIX '–1' DENOTES THE VERY FIRST, ORIGINAL PRESSING)

·       MONO version of this album has NEVER been available on legitimate Compact Disc or in any other digital format.

(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)

(Note: this is a REAL image of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. This is NOT a "recycled" image from our previous auction. What you see is what you’ll get.  GUARANTEED!)

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

In 1958 a weathered and worn Billie Holiday entered a studio with the Ray Ellis Orchestra. The result of the recordings would be one of the most essential records of Jazz and of music in general. Holiday had been taking Tin Pan Alley tunes and turning them into Jazz standards for well over two decades when she went in to record Lady in Satin. However critics had not been kind to Holiday in the 50's , and life had been even harsher. A number of addictions , most notably heroine and alcohol , had devastated what is seen by many as the greatest voice in music. Her personal life was no better , a well publicized arrest , failed marriages , and deaths had left their mark on Holiday's image

However when she went in to record Lady In Satin no one , save maybe Holiday herself , knew what profoundly moving vocals she was still capable of. Sarah Vaughan may have had a greater range and more power , and Ella Fitzgerald more improvisational skill and popularity , but Holiday had the perfect timing and phrasing that so many artists after her have attempted to emulate. On this record from beginning to end her timing and phrasing are impeccable. Yet what makes this the single greatest vocal performance album of all time , bar none , is the emotion in Holiday's voice.

The album is a woman looking at love from all sides , being disappointed by love and at the same time being uplifted by love. She begs for love , she revels in love , and she realizes when to let go of love , even if she does not want to. A writer would need the space of a novel to attempt what Holiday accomplishes in a course of twelve tracks. Lady in Satin is a testament to what love is , through all the hardships , pains , and joys.

The tracks are all strong from the hopeful "For Heaven's Sake" to the heart-rending "The End of A Love Affair". There are tracks that are so honest only Lady Day could have delivered them correctly  , "But Beautiful" and "You Don't Know What Love Is" rank among the highest. Every song is a journey through Holiday's heart as well as your own. Nestled in the middle of all these great songs is "You've Changed" , which is the highlight on an album full of highlights.

In the end it is Holiday's voice , this haunting croak that at times can be so emotional it is almost impossible to listen to. However it is so hard to forget once you have heard. Holiday makes singing , even with a torn voice , seem so simple and organic. Lady in Satin may be the finest example of what a singer can and needs to be.

Lady In Satin is so astonishingly beautiful and amazing , that it stands as a testament to what art truly is. Nearly half a century after it's recording it still remains one of the greatest albums of all time. Holiday declared that Lady in Satin was her personal favorite album , and she is obviously not alone in that opinion. Maybe Holiday summed up her uniqueness and importance best when she said "No two people on earth are alike, and it's got to be that way in music or it isn't music.". However one thing is definite , Lady in Satin is the finest record from the woman who truly earned the title "Our Lady of Perpetual Suffering".

 (EXCERPT FROM AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE REVIEW)

For additional historical or discography information on this album, including track listing ►click here

TO SEE IF WE HAVE OTHER LISTED ITEMS BY THIS GROUP OR ARTIST ►  CLICK HERE

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

·                               CONDITION:

·                               RECORD

 (IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we  grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

(a)          WE GRADE THE VINYL AS NEAR MINT. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)          The record is STILL in its original inner, perforated plastic baggy, which has - apparently with success - shielded the record from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

(c)           The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(d)          Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·       COVER

COVER IS STRONG NEAR MINT,  STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL ►SHRINK WRAP

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-         Cover shows JUST A HINT of yellowing on both sides, apparently from aging.

NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER:

-        No split seams

-        No ring wear

-        No cut-out (drill) holes.

-        No cut-out corners

-        No saw-marks or indents

-        No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against other covers)

-        No wrinkles or creases

-        No writing

-        No stamps

-        No tearing: no chips, dents or nicks on the seams

-        No peel-off marks

-        No stains

-        No mold or mildew spots

-        No stickers or labels

-        No water damage

-        No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or  cuts.

-        No warping

-        No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover

-        No glue traces or wax residue.

-        No bar codes

-        No RIAA stamps or stickers. 

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

POSTAGE & SHIPPING:

We offer THREE postage rates for both Domestic and International Mail: Media Mail, Priority Mail and Express Mail for domestic, and First Class, Priority International Mail, and Express International Mail for international orders. INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: WE RECOMMEND that you pay for USPS International Priority Mail OR International Express mail when making a payment in order to obtain tracking information, which is NOT available for First Class International shipments.

INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE rates vary from country to country. For SPECIFIC international and domestic postage rates ►click here. While you can be rest assured that ►our packaging is careful, sturdy and impact-proof, please note that damage, loss or theft in transit is always possible, and in the case of some countries even PROBABLE. To discuss this potential problem and ensure flawless delivery, please contact us thru eBay BEFORE placing a bid.

WANT A DISCOUNT ?!? 

IT’S EASY: CLICK ►HERE TO see HOW!

(please note recent changes in our policy)

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

FOR OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION, CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW:

►OUR VOLUME DISCOUNTS AND POSTAGE REBATES ►OUR GRADING POLICY ►ITEMS WE DO NOT GRADE ►HOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE WINNING BID OR RESOLVE A DISPUTE ►OUR PAYPAL “CHARGEBACK” POLICY ►ACCEPTABLE PAYMENT METHODS ►OUR REFUND POLICY ►POSTAGE RATES AND DISCLOSURES ►PAYMENT DEADLINES ►FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

OUR REFUND POLICY :

WE OFFER UNCONDITIONAL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE MERCHANDISE, NO QUESTIONS ASKED (THE BUYER PAYS FOR THE RETURN POSTAGE); Still sealed items MUST be returned sealed in order to be eligible for a refund Some restrictions apply. Please read our complete refund policy before placing a bid. ►Click here  for the full text of our policy

© 2001,2007 MDJ. All rights reserved.