Sold Date: October 12, 2018
Start Date: October 5, 2018
Final Price: $409.00 (USD)
Bid Count: 14
Seller Feedback: 633
Buyer Feedback: 159

LOUIS SMITH “Here Comes Louis Smith” RVG, P, DG, BLP 1584 Mono Vinyl This is 1958, First Edition, “RVG” stamped, Deep Groove, “P” pressing of LOUIS SMITH’s “Here Comes Louis Smith on the Deep Groove "47 West 63rd” labels of Blue Note BLP 1584. Musicians include Louis Smith – trumpet, Cannonball Adderley (credited as "Buckshot La Funke") - alto saxophone, Tommy Flanagan, Duke Jordan, piano, Doug Watkins – bass, Art Taylor - drums. VINYL plays: Side 1, well, with consistent lower to medium level surface noise, pops and ticks, some repeating. Repeating loud tick last third of track 1, Side 1, into first quarter of track 2, Side 1. Side 2: much quieter than Side 1 with some pops and ticks. But ensemble sections are largely clear, dynamic and strong with full tone. No distortion. Good gloss.  A couple skips. Many hairline marks, a few feelable. (If you can’t feel it, you won’t hear it). The Deep Groove “47 West 63rd” labels show some wear, and spindle marks. See photos. MINT SECOND ISSUE COVER. Seams and spine clean. “BLUE NOTE RECORDS, 47 West 63rd St., New York 23” back jacket mint. Please see photos. This LP was play-tested on a high-end audio system. RECORD CLEANED ON ULTRASONIC CLEANER. color="black">PLEASE NOTE: The description of this LP is LITERAL. If you are expecting a mint, NM, OR super clean LP, DO NOT BID ON THIS RECORD. If YOU ARE NEW TO VINYL, do NOT expect a MINT, CLEAN LP. STARTING PRICE REFLECTS CONDITION. “Surface noise, pops and ticks” EQUALS the as noted level of surface noise, pop and ticks. THANKS!! . Media Mail available in the US. Insurance Recommended. SELLER NOT RESPSONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE DUE TO MAIL CARRIER. PAYPAL ONLY. PAYPAL PAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN THREE DAYS OF AUCTION'S CLOSE OR ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED. No returns.