Louis Armstrong-Duke Ellington – Great Reunion – NM Jazz Double Vinyl LP – MFSL

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These two legends can easily be recalled as the greatest innovators in the history of early jazz. To catch them together was extremely rare. However, the two did record two albums together in the early 60’s. The first was entitled “Recording Together For the First Time”, and was released on Roulette in 1961. The second was entitled “The Great Reunion” and was released on Roulette in 1963. I don’t know whether it ever happened again. This collection is an audiophile compilation of the two albums. The two are joined by a few members of Ellington’s band, so this collection does not have that big band feel. It’s just two incredible musicians doing together what they do best. The result is spectacular. The album was released on the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab label in 1984, number MFSL 2-155. The insert warranty certificate and liner notes sheet are included. The album was plated and pressed in Japan on high definition super vinyl. The vinyl is in pristine condition with its bright original luster and no scratches or scuffs. It plays with virtually no background noise. The vinyl grades NM. The gatefold album cover shows light ring wear and light corner and edge wear. All seams are sharp, tight, and intact. Both cardboard inner sleeve liners are included. The cover grades VG+.

Track List:
Duke’s Place
I’m Just A Lucky So And So
Cotton Tail
Mood Indigo
Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me

The Beautyful American
Black And Tan Fantasy
Drop Me Off In Harlem
The Mooche
In A Mellowtone

It Don’t Mean A Thing
Solitude
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
I’m Beginning To See The Light

Just Squeeze Me
I Got It Bad And It Ain’t Good
Azalea

Grading Information

I use four grades in my grading:  NM, VG+, VG, and G.  The only exception is a sealed album which is presumed to have vinyl in mint condition.  My NM grading means that the vinyl looks and plays as though it is the first time out of the sleeve.  The VG+ rating is used on any album that plays great but has one or two small defects.  It may have a pop here and there or some occasional background static.  On a VG album you can expect that, typically, this album will play great, but you’ll see more defects on this than your VG+ rated album.   Most often the VG rated album may even play well enough to be graded VG+, but the color or blemishes drop the grading.  Likewise, you may occasionally find an album that looks almost NM but the sound quality just isn’t there.  That’s why I play every album first, because this does happen.  In this case the vinyl will be graded VG.  Occasionally I will list an album with a grade of G. This is one where I consider the collectible value of the album to be great enough that the copy being presented is worth having as a filler copy.

Shipping Information – Combined Shipping

Canada shipping is calculated based on weight using US Postal Service rates.  Combined shipping is also welcomed here and does result in significant per-album cost savings.  The first album will typically cost approximately $22.  Additional albums will be shipped for $6 per album, with up to four pounds able to be shipped before we need to use International Priority shipping.  At that point we will work together on final determination of shipping cost. 

Shipments to outside the US and Canada will vary depending on your country.  Typically the cost per album will be no more than $27.  Combined shipping is welcome here as well, at a cost of $10 per additional album up to the maximum of four pounds.

All albums will be shipped in specially designed album hard cardboard mailers with a cardboard insert to prevent damage upon opening.  The vinyl is removed from the cover and presented in a new poly sleeve.  I am committed to one day turnaround on shipments.  If I receive payment before 7:00 AM Central Time I will package and ship that same day.

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