Charlie Christian Benny Goodman Sextet & Orchestra Columbia CL 652 6-Eye Mono

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For sale is a first pressing of Charlie Christian with the Benny Goodman Sextet and Orchestra, released in 1955 on Columbia Records (CL 652, Mono, Red 6-Eye Label).

This historic album compiles recordings from 1939–1941, showcasing Christian’s groundbreaking amplified guitar work with Benny Goodman’s small group. His single-note improvisations helped lay the foundation for bebop and influenced generations of modern jazz guitarists.

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Pressing & Dead Wax Details

• Label: Red Columbia 6-Eye “Long Playing Microgroove”

• Catalog #: CL 652

• Side 1 Matrix / Runout: XLP 34964-1C (stamped)

• Side 2 Matrix / Runout: XLP 34965-1C (stamped)

• Format: 12” LP, 33⅓ RPM, Mono, Nonbreakable

• Features: Deep groove pressing, original 1955 first issue

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Condition

• Vinyl: VG+ (glossy, some light marks, strong playback, see photos)

• Labels: Clean with minimal spindle wear

• Jacket: VG (light shelf wear and discoloration, seams intact, readable spine)

• Sleeve: Plain inner sleeve

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Track Highlights

• Blues in B

• Wholly Cats

• Till Tom Special

• Gone with “What” Wind

• Breakfast Feud

• Air Mail Special

• Waitin’ for Benny

• A Smo-o-oth One

• Seven Come Eleven

• Solo Flight

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Historical Importance

• Features Charlie Christian (1916–1942), considered the pioneer of modern jazz guitar.

• These recordings with Benny Goodman’s Sextet and Orchestra bridge swing into bebop.

• Includes rare alternate takes and live warm-up material.

• Original Columbia 6-Eye pressing from 1955, an essential collectible for jazz guitar and swing history enthusiasts.

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