TREVOR WATTS STRING ENSEMBLE Cynosure (LP, 1978, Ogun) Original Pressing UK VG+

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NEWSAGENT'S DESCRIPTION

This listing is for an original 1978 UK stereo pressing of Cynosure, the avant-garde jazz album by British saxophonist Trevor Watts and his String Ensemble, released by Ogun Records (OG 526). A co-founder of the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, Watts was a central figure in British free improvisation, and Cynosure captures his evolving approach to composition, rhythmic structure, and collective improvisation through an unusually configured string-heavy ensemble.

The original LP's five pieces were recorded during rehearsals for a June 1976 concert at Notre Dame Hall in London. Watts' alto and soprano saxophones are joined by violin, cello, electric guitars, bass guitar, double bass, and drums, creating a distinctive meeting of free jazz, African-influenced rhythmic ideas, and dense string textures.

Issued by the legendary British avant-jazz label Ogun, Cynosure remains a compelling artifact of the experimental UK jazz underground. Housed in its original cardboard jacket along with the original inner sleeve, this record has been play tested and ultrasonically cleaned.

• Matrix / Runout (Side A - stamped exc. "E.G." etched): OG 526 A-1 E.G. Δ 2796
• Matrix / Runout (Side B - stamped exc. "E.G." etched): OG 526 B-1 E.G. Δ 2796

Vinyl Grading: VG+
Sleeve Grading: VG+
(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.