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Way Out West (2LP 180 gram deluxe edition – with bonus tracks)
LP (Item 918760) Contemporary/Craft, 1957 — Condition: Near Mint- 2LP Box Set
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A classic set that brings the east coast tenor of Sonny Rollins into contact with a west coast rhythm section of Ray Brown and Shelly Manne! Despite Rollins' silly look on the cover, and the album's overall "western" theme, the session's a brilliant one – right up there with Sonny's strongest trio sides of the late 50s, and a key link in a string of excellent recordings for Blue Note, Prestige, and Riverside! The lack of a piano really opens up the style of the set – letting Sonny explore freely on his solos, while Brown's bass and Manne's drums do more than enough to keep the rhythms going on their own. Solos aren't as "out" as on the Village Vanguard sessions, but certainly every bit as inspired – and titles include "I'm An Old Cowhand", "Solitude", "Come, Gone", "Way Out West", and "Wagon Wheels". This pressing is beautiful – 2 LPs that are pressed on 180 gram wax, sourced from the original stereo master tapes – one of which features a full album of bonus material, including previously unissued tracks! Bonus titles include "You Gotta Dig The Lyrics (monologue)", "I'm An Old Cowhand (alt version)", "Titling Come Gone (dialogue)", "Come Gone (alt version)", "There Is No Greater Love (unreleased alt version)", "Way Out West (alt version)", and "Way Out West (take 1 – unreleased)". The whole thing comes in a heavy box set with a great design, and features new liner notes and rare William Claxton photos, too. © 1996-2023, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Includes the insert and back cover slick. Box has some lightly dusty spots.)
(Includes the insert and back cover slick. Box has some lightly dusty spots.)
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.
Additional Marks & Notes
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