Artist: Orchester Kurt Edelhagen
Release Title: Come On and Hear
Record Label: Polydor (46 001 LPHM)
Release Year: 1956
Country of Origin: Germany
Record Grading: G+ (Good Plus) - Visible surface scuffs/handling marks.
Sleeve Grading: VG- (Very Good Minus) - Authentic vintage "Survivor" state.
Features: Original Orange Label, Factory-Stitched Soft Cover, Hi-Fi 60 High Fidelity.
Item Description
Item Overview:
This is the rare 1956 first-run pressing with the original orange Polydor label—predating the later red-label reissues. A true collector's variant.
A true 1950s archival piece for the serious Big Band and Jazz collector. This is an original 1956 German first-pressing of Come On and Hear by Orchester Kurt Edelhagen. This is the authentic high-fidelity Hi-Fi 60 German import, featuring the rare orange label and unique stitched packaging.
Production & Technical Details:
Producer: Kurt Feltz (The legendary Polydor hitmaker).
Arrangements: Heinz Gietz and Werner Twardy.
Run Time: Approx. 31:45 of instrumental Big Band medleys.
Language: Cover art and tracklist are printed in German, as originally issued in 1956.
Condition Details (Please Read):
Vinyl (G+): This record is a well-loved "Survivor." It shows visible surface scuffs and light handling marks across both sides. It has not been professionally cleaned or buffed to preserve the original 1956 grooves. Expect consistent surface noise/crackle during playback.
Orange Label: The center labels remain bright and clear—the hallmark of a true 1950s first-run Polydor.
Cover (VG- "Survivor"): This is the rare, original factory-stitched soft cover. It shows its 70 years of age with visible ring-wear, vertical fold marks, and some honest edge wear. Most importantly, the original sewn/stitched seams remain 100% intact.
Note on Dust: The album is offered in its as-found archival state with visible surface dust from decades of storage.
Shipping & Handling:
Ships free from rom Rockport, Texas.
Professional Care: The vinyl will be removed from the delicate stitched sleeve for shipping to prevent any stress or seam splits during transit. Shipped in a sturdy, dedicated cardboard record mailer via USPS Media Mail.