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ERIC DOLPHY-JItterbug Waltz-1976 Douglas 2 LP Set-Conversations, Iron Man-NM-

Sold Date: February 23, 2023
Start Date: February 16, 2023
Final Price: $14.99 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
Seller Feedback: 23600
Buyer Feedback: 48

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Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB overall condition 2 LP Vinyl Set issued in 1976 on the Douglas / Casablanca Records label which is a collection of two late 1963 albums (originally titled "Conversations" and "Iron Man") led by ERIC DOLPHY on alto saxophone, bass clarinet and flute--the set is titled "Jitterbug Waltz" and features a remarkable group of musicians including WOODY SHAW on trumpet, CLIFFORD JORDAN on soprano saxopohone, SONNY SIMMONS on alto saxophone, PRINCE LASHA on flute, BOBBY HUTCHERSON on vibes, RICHARD DAVIS and EDDIE KAHN on bass and J. C. MOSES or CHARLES MOFFET on drums.  The LP is a Douglas / Casablanca Records issue with the serial number ADLP-6002; it's a Stereo recording and was issued in the United States in 1976.
This LP Set is in SUPERB overall condition and the vinyl is in NEAR MINT- condition and should play beautifully, with a slight, small feelable mark which produces a few light pops at the start of track one on side three and does not overwhelm the music and just a few other light scuffs that should not significantly affect play except for perhaps a few light pops on a couple of the very quiet duet performances; the deluxe gatefold cover has a notch on the upper opening corners of the covers, a small tear and ding on the upper spine end, a small scuff on the lower left corner of the back cover, very slight ringwear on the front surface, a couple of light scuffs and just light shelfwear but no other significant flaws! 

Vinyl Grading Standards (unless otherwise indicated, LPs are visually graded)

Mint (or M) – Sealed and effectively perfect with no signs of wear or ever having been played.

Near Mint -- A record with only the slightest evidence of ever having been handled.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++) A very clean record that has no marks aside from slight scuffs and abrasions caused by removal from a paper inner sleeve or perhaps a few marks on the label caused by a turntable spindle.

Very Good Plus (VG+) A record that has had a number of plays and may have some superficial scuffs, possibly mild to moderate spindle marks and / or possibly hairline scratches on the vinyl, which may produce some intermittent pops and possibly very light background noise.

Very Good (VG) A record that has generally been well cared for, but has seen a fair amount of play, with some scuffing. hairline scratches, spindle marks and / or light scratches.  Should play through well, with the possibility of more pops and more background noise.

Very Good Minus (VG-)  A record with significant scuffs, scratches, and spindle marks that should play through with moderate pops and surface noise, possibly of some duration.

Good (G) A record with will play through, but with significant pops, substantial background noise, and possibly intermittent skipping.

Poor (P) A record with MAJOR issues that will interfere with play, and will possibly be unplayable in part due to damage (I'll only offer an LP in this condition if it's an extreme rarity and / or for cover art display purposes).


A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this vinyl LP!
Thanks very much for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other records, Compact Discs, books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases in any combination EXCEPT in the case of LPs (I can combine shipping for any number of LPs together, but due to packaging safety issues I CANNOT ship LPs together with CDs, books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-Ray discs).