LP: John Coltrane, Ascension (Edition I), Impulse!, Stereo, Gatefold,1966, Free Jazz, Rare original, Stereo US pressing with clean labels, Van Gelder engraved with NO "Edition II" written in the trail-off vinyl of both sides, 

Alto Saxophone – Tchical Marion Brown Bass – Art Davis, Jimmy Garrison Drums – Elvin Jones Mastered By – Van Gelder* Orchestra – John Coltrane Orchestra Piano – McCoy Tyner Tenor Saxophone – Archie Shepp, John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders Trumpet – Dewey Johnson, Freddie Hubbard

CONDITION:

See picture of labels for Song Titles.

Play Tested: The record has a few very light micro paper scratches that have no effect on the sound. Plays great with NO tics, NO clicks, NO skips, NO surface or background noise. I rate the record as EX. Cover is excellent with only slight surface wear on the back cover. Stamp inside Gatefold”Sample”

Description of quality of record and cover. I include details about condition of vinyl and cover. The grading is conservative. 

All records are viewed under halogen light after cleaning on a VPI wet vac cleaning machine using Audio Intelligence cleaning solution and Ultra-pure water raise. All Items have been carefully played on a Clearaudio Performance turntable

We treat grading very seriously and use the Record Collector grading scale with the addition of a (+) or (– ) to denote a slight increase or decrease in condition. 

Please take the time to study the pictures and note my grading scale below

Grading Guide:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklets etc are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

 

NEAR MINT: Very close to Mint with only the slightest signs of play and the very lightest paper chaffing only to the surfaces of the record. The cover shows only the very slightest wear

 

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

 

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. A few ticks may be heard during quiet parts and between tracks. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GUARANTEE

I offer a money back GUARANTEE INCLUDING SHIPPING (does not include international shipping). If you feel that the quality of the play of this record is not the quality I state in eBay listing I will fully refund your money. You must contact me with in 30 days of arrival of shipment. I will credit your pay pal account.

Shipping:

I ship Records by Media Mail the most economical shipping method. It takes from 6-14 days to arrive. I separate the vinyl record / Sleeve from the jacket to prevent seam splitting and wrap the record in bubble wrap. I use cardboard to reinforce my packaging so it can not bent. I offer alternate shipping by Priority Mail. See eBay listing for details. 

Reduced shipping multiple record purchases

1 Album $6 Media Mail

2 Albums combined in same package $6 Media Mail

3 Albums combined in same package $9 Media Mail

More records in same order, contact me for lower shipping cost