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Peaceful Side Of Billy Strayhorn (Solid State)
LP (Item 637852) United Artists/Solid State, Early 60s — Condition: Very Good- Gatefold
$6.99 ...
LP, Vinyl record album
A rare set of Billy Strayhorn tracks recorded in Paris by Alan Douglas. The tracks are incredibly haunting, and mostly feature Strayhorn's solo piano with spare backing by Parisian bassist Michel Goudret. There are a a few short moments on the record that add backing voices or strings – but even in those moments, Strayhorn's tender tentative piano is right up front in the mix. The whole thing's a treasure, and a rare peek at the solo talent that made Ellington's band one of the best. Titles include "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing", "Lush Life", "Strange Feeling", and "Chelsea Bridge". © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Mid 60s stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackles. Cover has light ring & edge wear. Inner gatefold has light staining at the top and a peel spot.)
(Mid 60s stereo pressing. Vinyl plays with some crackles. Cover has light ring & edge wear. Inner gatefold has light staining at the top and a peel spot.)
Very Good - (minus)
- Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
- Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
- This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
- Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Additional Marks & Notes
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