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(Light blue label stereo pressing in a black & white cover.)
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so.
These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play,
but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be
intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under
the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record.
(Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Condition Notes
If something is relevant, we try to describe it in the notes — especially
if it is release or pressing details,
or an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record.
This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip,
cover damage or wear, or strictly cosmetic flaws.
With selections by Bessie Smith, Ivie Anderson, Pearl Bailey, Big Maybelle, Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, Joyce Bryant, Una Mae Carlisle, Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Adelaide Hall, Chippie Hill, Lena Horne, Alberta Hunter, Lil Johnson, Moms Mabley, Carmen McRae, Memphis ... LP, Vinyl record album
Another slice of late 70s genius from the amazing Michael Franks – one of the few mainstream artists who was able to hold onto his own voice and course amidst the overwhelming force of the music industry! There's a beautifully mellow feel to the record – jazzy, warm, personal, and ... LP, Vinyl record album
One of the best-remembered jazz albums from singer Beverly Kenney – partly for the record's great use of guitar by Johnny Smith, but also for the great vocals from Bev herself! The album's one of a few that really set a new standard for small combo jazz in the 50s – different than the ... LP, Vinyl record album
A surprisingly great set of tracks by the sexy Michele Lee – arranged and conducted by Bill Justis with a sweetly groovy 60s bounce that sets the work apart from her sides for her work in films. Includes the original tunes "L David Sloane" and "I Didn't Come To New York To ... LP, Vinyl record album
Quite a rare album from Peggy Lee – and a strange one too! The album features backings "conducted" by Frank Sinatra, done in a moody, flowing, dreamy and sad style – similar to his own work of the late 50s Capitol years, especially the more melancholy albums that we love so ... LP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite early albums from Lena Horne – a wonderful 50s set for RCA, and one that's got some especially jazzy elements! Horne's vocals still have that warm, famous tone – but the charts from Lennie Hayton seem to have a lot more kick than some of his other work – ... LP, Vinyl record album
One of the grooviest records ever from the Kirby Stone Four – and a set that really lives up to its cover! Dick Hyman did the arrangements, and they're pretty dynamic – just right for the whimsy of the group. LP, Vinyl record album
A great back-to-basics set for the Sweet Inspirations – now working here as the trio of Estelle Brown, Myrna Smith, and Sylvia Shamwell – and working with David Porter in a strongly Memphis mode! The arrangements on the set are a bit more ambitious than usual for Stax at the time ... LP, Vinyl record album