Sold Date: January 27, 2019
Start Date: January 20, 2019
Final Price: £28.65 (GBP)
Bid Count: 4
Seller Feedback: 16
Buyer Feedback: 55

Blue Note is loved, revered, respected and recognized as one of the most important record labels in the history of popular music. Jimmy Smith was the master of the mighty Hammond organ; and this 1958 album shows off his talents in the company of other greats including Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Lou Donaldson/George Coleman, Tina Brooks, Kenny Burrell/Eddie McFadden and Art Blakey/DonaldBailey.

Record Grading and Condition: G+ This copy is a US Import bought in the UK during the 1960s and played regularly at that time. The disc has been inspected to find faint surface scratches but plays OK with some light noise. A visible scuff can be seen on Side 2 Track 1, but does not appear to adversely affect the overall sound.

Sleeve Grading: G Scuffing around edges with slight nicks and tearing, discoloration of notes side due to usage and age.

Label& Authentication: Blue Note Records Inc, 43 West 61st St, New York 23; RVG (Rudy Van Gelder) initials machine pressed into the run-out on both sides, dating production to 1958-62.

Note to potential buyers: This posting is from a collection of Blue Note LPs of varying quality and rarity bought in the 1960s then stored until now. All feedback will be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

* 21 January: Jimmy Smith disc images uploaded *