MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA Birds Of Fire (LP, 1973, Columbia) Jazz Fusion NEW SEALED
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Description
NEWSAGENT'S DESCRIPTION
This listing is for a SEALED original 1973 U.S. pressing of Birds Of Fire, the second studio album by jazz-rock fusion group Mahavishnu Orchestra, released by Columbia Records (PC 31996). Led by guitarist John McLaughlin, the album pushed the explosive fusion of jazz improvisation, rock power, complex rhythms, and Indian-influenced musical ideas established on The Inner Mounting Flame even further. Birds Of Fire became an extraordinary crossover success, reaching No. 15 on the Billboard 200, and remains a cornerstone of the jazz-rock fusion canon.
This original U.S. LP features the classic Mahavishnu Orchestra lineup of John McLaughlin on guitar, Billy Cobham on drums, Jan Hammer on keyboards, Jerry Goodman on violin, and Rick Laird on bass. It was the second and final studio album recorded by the group's original lineup, with all compositions written by McLaughlin, including the title track, "One Word," "Celestial Terrestrial Commuters," and "Miles Beyond," dedicated to his former bandleader Miles Davis.
Vinyl Grading: SEALED
Sleeve Grading: SEALED
(See Grading Guide below)
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Grading Guide
NEAR MINT (NM or M-)
Vinyl looks freshly opened with full gloss and no visible marks, spindle wear, or surface noise. Sleeve is crisp and clean with no creases, seam splits, or ring wear.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Vinyl shows light signs of use, possibly a few minor scuffs or hairlines that do not affect play. Sleeve may show slight wear, including light edge wear, a small crease, or minimal ring wear.
Very Good (VG)
Vinyl has visible surface wear and light scratches, with occasional surface noise but no skips. Sleeve shows moderate wear such as ring wear, seam splits, writing, or creasing.
Good (G), Good Plus (G+), or Very Good Minus (VG-)
Vinyl plays through without skipping but has varying degrees of heavy wear, significant surface noise, and visible damage or label defects. Sleeve is heavily worn, with large seam splits, major ring wear, heavy writing, and/or tape/sticker damage.
Poor (P) or Fair (F)
Vinyl is cracked, warped, or skips during playback and is typically unplayable. Sleeve is extremely damaged or destroyed, with severe tears, water damage, or missing elements.
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