🎷 Carmen McRae | In Person | Mainstream Records | 1973 | UK | Jazz Vocal LP

A classic vocal jazz album from the inimitable Carmen McRae, captured in an intimate session blending soulful standards, ballads, and spirited interpretations. This UK pressing on Mainstream Records (MSL 1014) brings out her expressive phrasing and rich tone across a range of memorable tunes.

Tracklist (as per release)

• A1 — Sunday
• A2 — What Kind Of Fool Am I?
• A3 — A Foggy Day
• A4 — I Left My Heart In San Francisco
• A5 — I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
• B1 — Let There Be Love
• B2 — This Is All I Ask
• B3 — Thou Swell
• B4 — It Never Entered My Mind
• B5 — Make Someone Happy

Condition

Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+). Visually clean with good gloss and only light surface hairlines visible under strong light. No deep scratches or gouges observed.
Sleeve: Very Good (VG). Original sleeve shows light wear and age toning, with a residual mark from a previously removed sticky label on the front. No seam splits or heavy creasing.

Matrix / Runout (etched)

• Side A: MSL 1014 A-1
• Side B: MSL 1014 B-1

Collector’s Note: A solid vocal jazz title from one of the genre’s most expressive voices, this UK Mainstream pressing is a desirable addition for fans of classic jazz vocals and 1970s jazz production.

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