DIZZY REECE - BLUES IN TRINITY (1958 MONO)

OVERALL CONDITION: Vinyl: STRONG VG // Sleeve: Very strong vg // LABELS: vg+

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LABEL: Blue Note – BLP 4006

FORMAT: Vinyl, LP, ALBUM, MONO

COUNTRY: US

RELEASED: 1958

GRADING/CONDITION procedure:

- Played in full on a Technics SL-1200MK5, using headphones for sound assessment.

- Also sound tested using Altec VOTT A7’s.

- Visually graded in bright daylight.

- Professionally cleaned and stored in non-static sleeves.

vinyl condition (General):

- STRONG VG

- Vinyl is glossy and free of any deep or large scratches.

- Has some noticeable needlewear on all tracks except for B3.

- Extremely enjoyable listen of this very scarce blue note deep cut.

Jacket condition:

- VERY STRONG VG

- Was put in shrink by a previous retail seller. Has a $1.29 price tag from ‘Dayton’s One Stop Inc.’ Dayton’s had various locations in NYC from the late 50’s to early 80’s and was known for selling rare Jazz vinyl.

- Some minor staining on front.

- Staining on back, mostly on bottom left corner.

- Pen line on one area of the back cover.

- Minor shelfwear for its age

- Bottom left and top right corners are a bit worn, but not too badly.

LABEL condition:

- VG+

- Very minor staining. In great shape.

INDIVIDUAL TRACK NOTES:

A1 - BLUES IN TRINITY:

- Light background noise in run-ins.

- 1 tiny scratch causing a tick for 2 revolutions at very beginning of track.

- A few light ticks here and there throughout the duration of the track.

- One small perpendicular scratch, which isn’t deep, but causes a light tick for about 14 revolutions.

A2 - I HAD THE CRAZIEST DREAM:

- Very occasional light pop and minor background noise.

A3 - Close-Up:

- Very occasional light pop and minor background noise.

- A few perpendicular scratches at beginning of track, DNAP.

B1 - Shepherd’s Serenade: