John Coltrane Blue Train Blue Note BLP 1577 Mono US 1958-62
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Blue Note is loved, revered, respected and recognized as one of the most important record labels in the history of popular music. John Coltrane was a leader of a select group playing hard bop tenor sax in the 1950s and 1960s, and this album is regarded as one of his finest. Blue Train would be his only recording for Blue Note as a leader, and for that reason alone it could gain classic status. He leads on one of the all-time great hard bop sessions laid down for the label; supported by Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Drew, Paul Chambers and “Philly” Joe Jones.
Record Grading and Condition: G+ This copy is a US Import bought in the UK during the 1960s and played regularly at that time. The disc has been inspected to find some faint surface scratches but plays OK with some light noise.
Sleeve Grading: G Scuffing and wear particularly at the corners plus 6 cm tearing at top LHS of front cover, discoloration of notes side due to usage and age. The interior sleeve is most likely original, somewhat crumpled with “BLUE TRAIN” hand written on both sides.
Label & Authentication: Blue Note Records Inc, 43 West 61st St, New York 23; RVG (Rudy Van Gelder) initials machine pressed into the run-out on both sides, dating production to 1958-62.
Note to intending buyers: This posting is from a collection of Blue Note LPs of varying quality and rarity bought in the 1960s then stored until now. Each record on sale is over 50 years old, so I have tried to be deliberately conservative in stating rating levels of Good+/Good according to eBay guidelines. All feedback will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
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