Sold Date: June 25, 2022
Start Date: May 6, 2022
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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Kenny Burrell God Bless the Child VG+ Vinyl LP - CTI 6011 (1971) - First Pressing  Freddie Hubbard, Billy Cobham, Ron Carter Arranged by Don Sebesky, Engineered by Rudy Van Gelder
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well with clean fidelity. Original gatefold cover is fully intact. CTI records had a thin layer of plastic wrap, and it is starting to tear on the reverse side. There is a price sticker remainder on front. This is a beautiful record.
God Bless the Child is an album by jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell featuring performances recorded in 1971 and released on the CTI label.
The Allmusic review states "This is Burrell at his level best as a player to be sure, but also as a composer and as a bandleader. Magnificent".
Track listing
A1 Be Yourself A2 Love Is The Answer A3 Do What You Gotta Do
B1 A Child Is Born B2 God Bless The Child
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 28, May 11 and May 25, 1971.
Personnel Kenny Burrell - electric guitar Freddie Hubbard - trumpet  Hubert Laws - flute  Richard Wyands - piano, electric piano  Hugh Lawson - electric piano  Ron Carter - bass  Billy Cobham - drums  Ray Barretto, Airto Moreira - percussion  Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Lucien Schmit, Alan Shulman - cello  Don Sebesky - arranger, conductor
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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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