ARTIST: Wes Mongomery

TITLE: Vibratin'

FORMAT: LP, STEREO, 33 RPM

RELEASE DATE: 1966/67

RECORD LABEL: Riverside

CATALOG #: 9499

VINYL CONDITION: VG+/VG++  plays clean; some hairline scratches that do not notably effect sound

COVER CONDITION: VG+  no splits

NOTES: 1966 reissue of 1960 lp "The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery"

"The album is considered by many fans and critics to be the pinnacle of Montgomery's recorded studio work. selected this album as part of its suggested "Core Collection", calling it "probably the best Montgomery record currently available".

Writing for , music critic Michael G. Nastos praised the album, writing: "Setting him apart from the rest, this recording established Montgomery as the most formidable modern guitarist of the era, and eventually its most influential... He plays forcefully but never overtly so on the bop tracks, offering up his trademark delicacy on the laid-back "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" and easy-as-pie "Gone with the Wind." Montgomery is clearly talented beyond convention, consistently brilliant, and indeed incredible in the company of his sidemen, and this recording -- an essential addition to every jazz guitarist fan's collection—put him on the map."

Of the CD reissue, critic Chris May of wrote: "The Incredible Jazz Guitar burst onto the US scene in 1960 like a benign hurricane, and it still sounds like a gale almost 50 years later... Montgomery—empathetically accompanied by pianist , bassist (then riding high with the ), and drummer —makes the guitar sound like it never had before. It has sounded similar since, of course, thanks to the legion of Montgomery-influenced players, but rarely so close to perfection.... The Incredible Jazz Guitar endures, and will continue to do so."""

 

 

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GRADING:  NM, EX, VG+, VG, G

NEAR MINT (NM): Vinyl may have a few superficial marks on close inspection, but play is not notably effected. Likely only played a couple of times.

EXCELLENT (EX): Record shows signs of careful use, such as light paper scuffs, but retains a high gloss, and listening quality is still very high.

VERY GOOD++  Between VG+ and EX. Still great playing copy. Should satisfy most discerning listeners.  

VERY GOOD+ (VG+): Will have more marks and light scratches from mild use. Occasional surface noise may be noticeable during soft passages or between tracks. No recurring "ticks".

VERY GOOD (VG): Well played - but not abused. Surface noise will be more noticeable during some tracks. No deep scratches, skips or loud pops.

GOOD (G): Record is playable without skipping, but will have surface noise throughout most tracks. We won't sell a record in this condition unless it is very rare.

 

Records are graded visually and potential problems are play-tested to ensure the most accurate assessment. The entire record is sometimes digitally sampled (especially vintage) for our own use, and because scratches are easy to see in the waveform. A thorough evaluation can be provided upon request.

 

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