PURE PLEASURE 2-LPs: Nat King Cole - After Midnight STILL SEALED
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$ 26
Sold For
Nov 1, 2011
Sold Date
Oct 25, 2011
Start Date
$ 20
Start price
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USA
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Description
Background on this eBay item -
Nat "King" Cole's music is the perfect combination of romantic charm and musical invention. Cole is renowned for his big production numbers and pop hits such as "Stardust," but he was also an accomplished and unique jazz pianist and excelled in a small-group setting. After Midnight's album cover states that this is a "trio" release. However, Cole is actually paired up with his trio plus five guest soloists (saxophone, trombone, trumpet, percussion and violin). The dubious credits don't matter much though. This is precious music and, without a doubt, one of Cole's best records. Included here are wonderful and intimate renditions of Cole favorites like"Sweet Lorraine," "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and many others. Trombonist Juan Tizol performs a beautiful version of his Afro-Cuban tune "Caravan," and Cole and violinist Stuff Smith trade some hot licks on the up-tempo "I Know That You Know." For anybody looking to understand the depth and breadth of Cole's jazz roots, this disc is an excellent point of departure. Mastered by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray."…The sound, like many Capitols from the era, is sweet and warm. And the 180-gram remastered pressing, from the British company Pure Pleasure Records, is superb. It's mono, but there's no sense of horizontal squeeze; there's plenty of depth, every instrument sounds like itself, you hear all of them plainly. Nat and each of the soloists are in the room." – Fred Kaplan, The Absolute Sound, September 2006
"…Of his jazz recordings, which generally have disappointing sound, this one presents the best marriage of great performance and sonic merit. Cole's singing is just that much better with these great jazz arrangements and this new package by Pure Pleasure spreads the original album's 12 tunes across two 180 gram LPs whilst adding an additional 6 numbers from the 1956 sessions…an unqualified success." Recording = 9/10; Music = 9/10 – Dennis D. Davis, Hi-Fi+, Issue 45
Up for sale:
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PURE PLEASURE 2-LP Item - audiophile reissue
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Original LP pressed on the CAPITOL Records label - as PPAN W782 - a highly sought after 2-LP set
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Pressings are in MONO
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180 gram Virgin Vinyl
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Made in the UK - ENGLAND
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Superior Sound Quality with the Original Cover and Art
Very rare audiophile title, this is a much sought after 2-LP set, featuring the music of:
Nat King Cole
Nat King ColeWillie Smith
Harry Edison
Stuff Smith
Juan Tizol
LP Title:
After Midnight
Listings: 1. Just You, Just Me 2. Sweet Lorraine 3. Sometimes I'm Happy 4. Caravan 5. It's Only a Paper Moon 6. You're Looking at Me 7. The Lonely One 8. Don't Let it Go to Your Head 9. I Know That You Know 10. Blame it on my Youth 11. When I Grow too Old to Dream 12. Route 66 13. I Was a Little too Lonely (and You Were a Little too Late) 14. Your Can Depend on Me 15. What is There to Say 16. Two Loves Have I 17. andy 18. You're Looking at Me (alternate take)
LP catalog # PPAN W782
CONDITION Details:
LP Jacket:-
The GATE-FOLD jacket is in MINT condition, it is new, FACTORY SEALED!
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The jacket has NO splits of any kind - it is completely solid and intact, and shows only some very minimal shelf wear. The outer plastic wrap is in perfect condition, with no tears - all intact.
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It has NO drill holes or saw marks of any kind.
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There is NO writing on the front or back of the jacket.
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The cover has clean and sharp colors - see picture with this listing for more detail.
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The LPs are assumed to be in MINT condition as this item is FACTORY SEALED!
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This is the mint copy you have always dreamed about and wanted in your collection - any super picky audiophile would be happy with this one!
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As for any record, even brand new ones, we always recommend a thorough record cleaning before playing!
A Short Note About LP GRADING -
- Mint = Only used for sealed items.
- Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
- Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
- Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
- Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.
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