Sold Date: February 12, 2021
Start Date: February 11, 2021
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Chick Corea: 2 LP Lot (1971) Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 - ECM 1014 ST Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 - ECM 1020 ST  Both Near Mint, First Pressings
Condition: Both LPs Near Mint Vinyl. Vol 1 Cover is NM, Vol 2 Cover is VG+ as it has a very small crease. Both LPs are first pressings with high quality plastic-lined inner sleeves. 
Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 is an album recorded by Chick Corea and released in 1971. The album features Corea playing by himself on acoustic piano. The album, along with its counterpart Piano Improvisations Vol. 2, was recorded over the course of two days in Oslo, Norway. The two albums in the Piano Improvisations series serve as a sort of bridge between Corea's other works in Circle and Return to Forever. On the back cover of the album Corea writes, "This music was created out of the desire to communicate and share the dream of a better life with people everywhere."
Track listing
"Noon Song" – 4:08 "Song for Sally" – 3:50 "Ballad for Anna" – 2:31 "Song of the Wind" – 3:16 "Sometime Ago" (Chick Corea, Neville Potter) – 8:29 Where Are You Now? – A Suite of Eight Pictures: "Picture 1" – 4:55 "Picture 2" – 2:06 "Picture 3" – 2:34 "Picture 4" – 2:47 "Picture 5" – 0:36 "Picture 6" – 3:57 "Picture 7" – 2:02 "Picture 8" – 1:36
Personnel Chick Corea – piano
Piano Improvisations Vol. 2 is an album recorded by Chick Corea and released in 1972. Like his previous album, it features Corea playing solo on acoustic piano.
Track listing
"After Noon Song" – 2:53 "Song for Lee Lee" – 2:46 "Song for Thad" – 2:05 "Trinkle, Tinkle" (Thelonious Monk) – 2:07 "Masqualero" (Wayne Shorter) – 5:40 "Preparation 1" – 2:41 "Preparation 2" – 0:58 "Departure from Planet Earth" – 7:41 "A New Place: Arrival / Scenery / Imps Walk / Rest" – 13:19
Personnel Chick Corea – piano

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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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