JOHN & ALICE COLTRANE COSMIC MUSIC INSANELY RARE ORIG '67 LP PRIVATE PRESSING NM

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·       JOHN COLTRANE (WITH PHAROAH SANDERS, ALICE COLTRANE, RASHIED ALI AND JIMMY GARRISON) - COSMIC MUSIC – MONSTROUSLY RARE ORIGINAL 1968 PRIVATE PRESSING ON COLTRANE’S OWN, PROPRIETARY, “COLTRANE” LABEL – ORIGINAL 1968 COLTRANE RECORDS STEREO LP AU-4950 (MONO PRESSINGS OF THIS ALBUM DO NOT EXIST)

·       ORIGINAL US PRESSING

·       ORIGINAL GRAYISH PINK & PURPLE COLTRANE LABEL WITH “PAISLEY-LIKE” PATTERN ON THE LABEL

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       ORIGINAL GATEFOLD COVER, MADE OF THICK CARDBOARD (AMERICAN STYLE)

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

·       THICK, HEAVY VINYL PRESSING

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

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Recorded in early 1967, merely months before John Coltrane's death in July of that year, and released – briefly - on his own, proprietary "Coltrane" label (this was the only title ever to be released on the label), original versions of the "Cosmic Music" are the singularly, insanely rare of all Coltrane albums and easily fetch in excess of $500.00 when found in decent shape. The album comes in no less than three variants / versions:

(1)          The first version and the first pressing – the one we are offering here – came in gatefold covers which were NOT laminated AND DID NOT HAVE A WHITE MARGIN ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE; this version uses the original, first label (pink Coltrane label with ‘paisley’ motif on the label). This was the first, UNMIXED version of the album which – if our understanding is correct – was the original, Coltrane-approved mix – the one he personally supervised. This, first version, uses a COMPLETELY GRAY cover (not pink) It is impossible to determine with some certainty exactly WHEN the album was released. While it is possible that the album was released while Coltrane was still alive (prior to June 1967), it is more likely that the album came out immediately following his death, most likely by the end of 1967.

(2)          The second version is very similar to the first, but with some significant differences. The second pressing has a cover with a white right-hand margin on the front cover with a dedication to Martin Luther King, thus making it all but certain that it was released AFTER Martin Luther King’s assassination (April 1968). This version uses second label (all-pink label with black print, without paisley motif). This, second version utilizes ALICE COLTRANE mix (which is marginally different from the original mix: slightly more treble-ish and re-equalized but otherwise identical to the Coltrane mix). The second version of the COVER – unlike the first one – was fully laminated, and was very similar in texture and appearance to the Impulse’s other mid-60’s covers, leading us to believe that the second version – unlike the first – was distributed by Impulse records.

(3)          About two years after Coltrane died, ABC/Impulse reissued the album with a different cover, and even these, THIRD, pressings are notoriously difficult to find. This, third version is massively different from the previous two versions, with overdubs and various touches and embellishments added (presumably by Alice Coltrane?) , one track DELETED from the original program, and with COMPLETELY DIFFERENT cover from the first two versions. This version is not only remixed and overdubbed, it is also PARTIALLY RE-RECORDED: original Jimmy Garrison bass lines have been removed and replaced by Charlie Haden.

It remains unknown and undocumented who and how distributed the album. Our qualified guess is that Alice Coltrane distributed the album herself, directly from her and John Coltrane’s house in Deer Park, Long Island, New York (the labels bear the Deer Park P.O.Box address) , possibly with some technical and logistical help from ABC-Paramount or Impulse records.

This album is the finest example of what Alice Coltrane had in mind when, in an 1969 interview, she noted that, by the end of his life (to paraphrase her words), John Coltrane started conceiving his music, and universe, in terms of math equations. This is a difficult, demanding, music; Definitely NOT for the feint of heart.

Track listing: Manifestation - Lord, help me to be - Reverend king - the sun.

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·                               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 STRONG VG++, JUST A NOTCH BELOW NEAR MINT. A few light abrasions (probably just sleeve scuffs inflicted in storage over the years) ARE VISIBLE, but they appear fairly insignificant relative to the overall condition of the vinyl, and are only moderately visually distracting. For most part, the vinyl looks impeccable, without any MAJOR visual flaws or imperfections. Much of the original luster is intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)          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!

(c)           The record comes in a poly-lined inner sleeve, which has - apparently with success - shielded the vinyl from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

(d)          Mono copies of this album are NOT known to exist.

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

·                               THE COVER

THE COVER IS ABOUT VERY GOOD+ (VG+)

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-        Cover has some light ring wear (nothing significant); On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least, and 10 being the most severe), we assess the severity of ring wear as 3 (front side) and 4 (back side); Inside gatefold has some light ring wear as well.

-        Cover shows some light yellowing on both sides, apparently from aging (nothing significant)' Yellowing is also noted on the INSIDE gatefold

-        The two top seams are completely split and have been clumsily repaired from the inside

-        The gatefold cover has partially split seams on 1 out of 2 bottom "legs" (about 2 inches / 1 inch = 2.5 centimeters).

-        Cover has some visible fraying/tattering on all three seams

-        Cover has all four corners slightly worn / dinged

-        Cover has a visible wrinkle (crease) in the cardboard base on the front panel

-        Cover has a few tiny wrinkles along the spine

NO OTHER VISIBLE FLAWS OR IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER

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