Sold Date: June 9, 2020
Start Date: June 4, 2020
Final Price: $16.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 4
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SONNY ROLLINS ‎”Saxophone Colossus” 1972 Prestige NM Vinyl This is the1972 pressing of SONNY ROLLINS’s‎ “Saxophone Colossus” on Prestige PR 7326. VINYL is NM, clean, good gloss. The “Prestige” labels are clean with minimal spindle marks. See photos. COVER is in EX shape. Shrinkwrap. Seams and spine solid, clean. Back jacket is clean. Corners worn.  Please see photos. ”Newk” has been making music of the very highest calibre for well over half a century, but this session could just well be his greatest achievement. And like so many classic albums of the period, it was taped in a single session, in the summer of 1956. The playing of all four musicians concerned: Rollins, Tommy Flanagan, Watkins and Roach is of the highest order to where the passing of 54-years hasn’t in any way diminished its sheer vitality. Truth: it sounds even more contemporary today than way back then with recordist Rudy Van Gelder faithfully capturing the sheer depth of Rollins’ delivery. Though ‘Saint Thomas’ and ‘Moritat’ (‘Mack The Knife’) are this album’s best known tracks a knowing interpretation of ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’ is surely the jewel in this crown. As a bonus the Work Time album, recorded six months earlier has the leader and Roach bookending Ray Bryant and George Morrow and, as they say, adds extra value. For budding saxophonists, your first lesson starts here. This LP was play-tested on a Kuzma, Schiit, Spendor system. Record cleaned on ProJect VCS and/or Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Pro Cleaner. Some records photographed prior to cleaning. Media Mail or Priority shipping is available in the US. Insurance Recommended to cover any possible damage. Contact Seller for Non-U.S. postage and handling. We ship to PayPal confirmed addresses only. WE ACCEPT PAYPAL ONLY. Contact from Buyer is expected within 2 days of auction close. PAYPAL PAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN THREE DAYS OF AUCTION'S CLOSE OR ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED AND ITEM RELISTED. rdNo returns.