1957 LEE MORGAN Vol 2 Sextet FIRST PRESS VG+ Blue Note BLP 1541 Mono Hank Mobley
Offered here is a rare VG+ mono copy of Blue Note BLP 1541, identified as a first pressing of Lee Morgan Sextet Volume 2! An early Blue Note classic released in 1957, featuring Lee Morgan alongside an outstanding sextet of jazz greats.
Recorded December 2, 1956, at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio, featuring:
Lee Morgan — trumpet
Hank Mobley — tenor saxophone
Kenny Rodgers — alto saxophone
Horace Silver — piano
Paul Chambers — bass
Charlie Persip — drums
Side 1 Matrix #: RVG P BN-LP-1541-A
Side 2 Matrix #: RVG P BN-LP-1541-B
Notes indicating original Blue Note Pressing:
- Hand Etched "RVG"
- Plastylite "P"/ear mark
- Deep Grooves on both center labels
- Flat vinyl edge (image 21)
- "767 Lexington Ave" New York address
- no trademark "R" under the E in NOTE
Vinyl graded VG+ - lays flat without noticeably large imperfections, one surface scratch on each side (images 23&24). center labels are vibrant and display beautifully.
Sleeve graded VG - typical age-related wear; light rounding of the corners and edge wear. printed graphics remain clear with high contrast.
Audio graded VG+ - sounds clear with occasional minor pop; surface scratches don't impair audio quality
This record has been ultrasonic cleaned, and an audio sample can be available upon request!
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