Sold Date: August 8, 2022
Start Date: August 8, 2022
Final Price: $325.00 (USD)
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Grachan Moncur III "Some Other Stuff" is a 1st Pressing on Blue Note BLP 4177 Deep Groove with Ear in the dead wax and RVG stamped, it's Very Good+ condition. See images. A really unique and ahead of it's time album.
This original Blue Note pressing was recorded in 1964 and released in 1965. The cover is NM- from a small initial on back and vinyl is VG+ because there is a little scrape on side 2 track 1 which gives a light audible tick for about 4 revolutions. Otherwise it's perfect. As always there will be an occasional tick or pop on older vinyl which can be remedied by professional cleaning and using "Last" preservative to recondition the vinyl. Or you can just spray vinyl with distilled water and play it wet, which eliminates most or all little ticks and pops.
"Some Other Stuff" is the second album by American trombonist Grachan Moncur III recorded in 1964 and released on the Blue Note label in 1965. It features tenor saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Cecil McBee and drummer Tony Williams.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Grachan Moncur III was one of the top trombonists of the jazz avant-garde in the 1960s although he had only a few chances to lead his own record sessions. This 1964 set was one of his finest. None of the compositions caught on but the strong and very individual improvising of the young musicians is enough of a reason to acquire the advanced music."
According to Moncur, "Gnostic" is a free jazz piece "which eliminates a pulsating meter", should represent the achievement of salvation through the expression of knowledge and wisdom. "Thandiwa" means "beloved one" in the Zulu language, and it is the least experimental track of the album. With "The Twins", built off only one chord, he wanted to portray his twin brothers; he considered the rhythm the focal point of the composition. "Nomadic" is centered on a drum solo by Tony Williams.
Track listing (All compositions by Grachan Moncur III): "Gnostic" - 11:46 "Thandiwa" - 8:21 "The Twins" - 12:55 "Nomadic" - 7:43
Personnel: Grachan Moncur III - trombone Wayne Shorter - tenor saxophone Herbie Hancock - piano Cecil McBee - bass Tony Williams - drums

All vinyl (except for sealed albums and new Mosaic Boxes) have been professionally cleaned with an Ultrasonic Cleaner and in some cases treated with the "Last" preservative. Plus all albums come with an external plastic protective cover. Wherever I can I include the original inner sleeve but put cleaned vinyl in a new white non-toxic paper sleeve.
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IMPORTANT NOTE - Regarding the quality and playback of vinyl records. Vinyl, generally, is in various stages of quality depending on being an original pressing, deep groove, physical condition, and age of album. The older vinyl is usually dryer which creates little ticks and pops, but that can be handled by professionally softening records with with "Last" record preservation treatment. Another thing to consider is the quality of playback equipment like turntable cartridge and needle. Worn needles can cause all sorts of distortion and damage vinyl irreparably. Plus the difference in sound between a needle's shape, conical, elliptical or the other two can make a big difference in sound as well as picking up imperfections on the record. No vinyl is 100% perfect and even some have particles can be left from the pressing that have to be cleaned off for a pleasant listening experience.
I've been collecting for many years but for the pleasure of playing music not collecting special pressings for resale. I do not test play every album only visual inspection according to Goldmine standards. As stated all my albums have been professionally cleaned with my Ultrasonic cleaning system, except or new (sealed) and new Mosaic box sets (opened for inspection but never played).
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