Paul Bley - Solemn Meditation - OG 1957 WLP lp - Charlie Haden Dave Pike debuts
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45
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31
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PAUL BLEY QUARTET Solemn Meditation gnp 31
This is a very nice copy of the Paul Bley Quartet's 1957 release, "Solemn Meditation". Features the recorded debuts of both 20-year old bassist Charlie Haden and Dave Pike. Very nice early post-hardbop session with interesting track selection and innovative arrangements. Pretty rare as a WLP press.
Dead Wax Info: Side 1 has GNP.31.S1 stamped into the dead wax. Side 2 has GNP.31.S2 stamped into the dead wax. Both sides have the letter R (or maybe K) stamped into the dead wax. Original and very rare 1957 WLP pressing.
Vinyl Visual Grade: VG+ with a few marks and as new gloss. Labels show moderate play (not many, really).
Vinyl Play Grade: VG+ and better with EXCELLENT fidelity and low noise for almost the entire lp. Just the noise that you would expect from a 60-year old pressing. Gorgeous player.
Cover Visual Grade: VG at least with no ring or rubbing wear worth mention. Spine is VERY NICE. However, top seam is almost completely split (save for about an inch closest to spine). Surprisingly, corners are just slightly worn (and look good). Small catalogue sticker rear right bottom. All in all, a pretty nice cover with a great photograph.
Has printed GNP paper inner with all sorts of west coast GNP releases pictured. Lp is housed in Audiophile style rice platic inner.
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