John Coltrane – A Love Supreme - Impulse A-77 1965 1st Press Stereo PROMO NM LP
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Jun 12, 2025 Sold Date
Apr 26, 2025 Start Date
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John Coltrane – A Love Supreme – Impulse! A-77 – 1965 1st Press Stereo – PROMO Sample Copy – NM Vinyl

Offered for sale is a museum-quality original first U.S. stereo pressing of A Love Supreme by John Coltrane, issued by Impulse! Records A-77.

This particular copy is a true SAMPLE / NOT FOR RESALE promotional pressing, verified by the bold blue stamp inside the gatefold. Additionally, the vinyl is stamped VAN GELDER in the deadwax — authenticating it as a first-generation mastering from the original session tapes.

A Love Supreme stands as one of the most important and spiritually profound albums ever recorded — a transcendent jazz masterpiece that earned John Coltrane universal acclaim.

Details:

  • Label: Impulse! Records (Orange and black ABC-Paramount label)

  • Catalog Number: A-77 (Stereo) (No side a/b suffix on label - only seen on very early pressings) 

  • Format: Stereo LP, Gatefold Jacket (stamped) 

  • Country: U.S.A.

  • Released: February 1965

  • Condition:

    • Cover: E (minor corner wear, strong gloss and lamination, SAMPLE / NOT FOR RESALE stamp inside gatefold)

    • Vinyl: NM (beautiful full gloss, no visible marks)

Features:

  • First pressing identifiers:

    • “VAN GELDER” stamped in deadwax (both sides)

    • "A Product of ABC-Paramount Records, Inc." on label

    • Laminated gatefold jacket with Coltrane's original liner notes

  • True Sample / Promo copy — extremely rare for this album

A rare opportunity to own an investment-grade example of one of the most iconic albums in music history — enhanced further by its Promo Sample status.

Ships fully insured in an oversized LP mailer with professional corner protection and reinforcement.

Offers considered — serious collectors encouraged to inquire.


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