Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else LP | OG 1958 US Mono Press | Blue Note | RVG

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Cannonball Adderley – Somethin’ Else (Blue Note BLP 1595) | 1958 US First Mono Press | 47 West 63rd | DG | RVG | Plastylite “P”

Offered here is an original first U.S. mono pressing of Somethin’ Else, issued in May 1958 on Blue Note Records. This landmark hard bop session—recorded March 9, 1958—features Miles Davis (by courtesy of Columbia Records) alongside Cannonball Adderley, Hank Jones (by courtesy of Capitol Records), Sam Jones, and Art Blakey.
This copy exhibits all known first-press identifiers, making it a textbook example of one of the most sought-after Blue Note LPs.

Condition
• Vinyl: [G+]. Hairline scratches and background noise, but still an enjoyable listen typical of RVG cuts regardless of condition. Plays throughout without skips or jumps. Very decent labels. See pictures.
• Cover: [VG]. Decent spine, sharp print; light age-appropriate wear only. See pictures.

Release Details
• Artist: Cannonball Adderley
• Title: Somethin’ Else
• Label: Blue Note – BLP 1595
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
• Country: US
• Released: May 1958
• Recorded: March 9, 1958
• Genre: Jazz
• Style: Bop, Hard Bop

Label Characteristics (Both Sides)
• 47 West 63rd St., NYC address
• “MICROGROOVE” text present
• No ® symbol
• No “Inc.” in the address
• Deep groove on both sides
• Classic early Blue Note typography

Deadwax / Runout Details
• Side 1: BN-LP-1595-A 9 M RVG (P logo). Side 2: RVG BN-LP-1595-B (P logo) 9 M
• RVG stamped on both sides
• Plastylite “P” present on both sides
• Side 1: Plastylite logo stamped at a slight angle, with only the top of the “ear” visible
• Side 2: Logo stamped at a more extreme angle, creating a small dent in the original master lacquer, making the “ear” even harder to distinguish
• The “9” and “M” are etched sideways on both sides, relative to the rest of the deadwax inscriptions
• The Plastylite “P” is stamped slightly crooked and faint, consistent with known early stampings
These traits are entirely consistent with early Plastylite pressings and confirm authenticity.

Cover Details
• Original first-printing jacket
• 47 West 63rd St. address on rear, printed in serif font
• No “Inc.” on back cover
• According to Fred Cohen’s A Guide for Identifying Original Pressings (p. 105), this serif-font rear address confirms a true first cover printing
• Front and back graphics align with earliest production standards

Shipping & Handling
Record will be shipped outside the sleeve, in a poly-lined inner, with the jacket protected and packed securely for safe transit.

Selling from a personal collection.