The Jazz Composer's Orchestra (JCOA USA Box Set + Book & Inserts) Cecil Taylor
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The Jazz Composer's Orchestra
(Michael Mantler, Cecil Taylor, Don Cherry, Roswell Rudd, Pharoah Sanders, Larry Coryell & Gato Barbieri)
(JCOA Records 1001/ 1002 USA Stereo Double LP Box Set 1968)
This is a 1968 USA Box Set Double LP pressing in very nice overall condition! It has a hard card outer box. This was hinged at the spine, but has become unattached (see below for more details). The front cover panel is laminated. It comes complete with its original thick Picture/ Information Booklet. This is printed on glossy paper. It also comes with two 10" sized paper inserts. These consist of an in-depth interview with Michael Mantler. There is also an additional JCOA fold-out Insert (see photo). This gives information regarding JCOA Records. Directors, advisers etc...
Both records come with a period, late 1960's, UK polythene-lined generic plain paper inner sleeves. The records are pressed on thick vinyl & have black "JCOA" labels which have silver text print. The labels are deep grooved also. The records have 1st press matrix numbers:
Side 1: W3RS-0268-2
Side 2: W3RS-0269-2
Side 3: W3RS-1020-2A
Side 4: W3RS-1021-2
These are machine etched in the dead wax respectively.
This is a genuine USA Box Set Double LP pressing. It is, I believe, totally complete with the booklet and two sets of inserts. This was the 2nd album release under "The Jazz Composer's Orchestra" moniker. A highly regarded Free Jazz/ Avant-garde Jazz double LP. The music is composed and conducted by Michael Mantler. It features Cecil Taylor (piano), Carla Bley (piano), Don Cherry (cornet), Roswell Rudd (trombone), Pharoah Sanders (tenor sax), Gato Barbieri (tenor sax), Larry Coryell (guitar) and many others.
I have some other rare & collectible 1960's, early 1970's, UK or USA Original Free Jazz/ Modern Jazz LP's for sale too. This includes some original Cecil Taylor and Don Cherry LP's. So please see my other listings. Don't miss out!
Box: As stated, the top & bottom parts of the box set have come apart. There is a very neat hairline split along the entirety of the hinge. This is at the rear edge of the spine. When the box is closed, the hinge split hardly really notices (see photo). Otherwise, the spine is in great condition & shows minimal wear. There are two areas of more moderate, moderate or more considerable rubbing wear on the opening edge of the front part of the box (see photo). There is a 1 cm seam split at the two top corner tip seams on the front part of the box. There is a 1 cm seam split, on the front part of the box set, at one bottom corner tip seam at the bottom too.
There is a small & mild scratch mark on the back board (see photo). There is some light, mild or very mild rubbing wear on the corner tip areas on some areas. The inside of the box is in very nice condition. There is some very minor fading only. There is some light, mild or very mild rubbing wear on the front panel. Overall, Very Good condition.
Vinyl 1: There is a very small & feint surface pressing mark on the last track on Side 1. This hardly really notices under a strong light. There are a few light, very mild or very minor sleeve rubs which can barely be seen under a strong light. The inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor dull surface marks on a few areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. EXCELLENT+ condition. The labels are in Excellent+ condition and show minimal spindle wear only. The polythene-lined period UK company paper inner sleeve is in Very Good+ condition. There is light, mild or very mild ringwear, fading & creasing. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Very Near Excellent to Excellent overall, & Excellent+ in many places. There is some light, very mild or very minor crackle in a few quieter places. There are no clicks or pops. Overall, a great audio copy!
Vinyl 2: There is a very light 3 cm hairline surface rub mark on Side 4. This is not that noticeable under a strong light. There is a tiny finger-tip sized surface rub mark on Side 3. This, again, it not that noticeable under a strong light. Otherwise, there are a few light, mild, very mild or very minor sleeve rubs which can hardly be seen under a strong light. The inner sleeve, over time, has left some light, very mild or very minor dull surface marks on a few areas. These, again, can hardly be seen under a strong light. Side 3 is in Excellent condition. Side 4 is in Very Good+ condition. Overall, NEAR EXCELLENT condition. The labels are in Excellent+ condition and show minimal spindle wear only. The polythene-lined period UK company paper inner sleeve is in Very Good+ condition. There is light, mild or very mild ringwear, fading & creasing. There are no seam splits.
I have play tested this LP in its entirety & it plays Very Near Excellent to Excellent overall, & Excellent+ in many places. There is some light, very mild or very minor crackle in a few quieter places. There are no clicks or pops. Overall, a great audio copy!
The Booklet is in Very Good+ condition. The Booklet is totally complete with no loose pages or rips or tears. The staples have not rusted. There is some light, mild, very mild or very minor handling creases on some pages.
The two Michael Mantler 10" paper Inserts are in Excellent+ to Near Mint condition. They show next to no wear.
The Fold-out "JCOA" paper Insert is in Near Excellent condition. There are some light, mild, very mild or very minor handling creases, and finger-tip marks, on a few areas.
Traceable insurance is already included in the stated P&P price for this listing.
Discount is given on P&P for multiple purchases. I shall always weigh combined purchases to get a completely accurate price. So please wait for the invoice to be sent before paying. Please see below for a more detailed description.
MINT Condition = This is as perfect a copy as you are likely to find. The cover will show no, or next to no, wear. The vinyl will be unplayed or very, very near unplayed.
NEAR MINT Condition = Nearly mint, just slightly under. There maybe some minor paper/ inner sleeve rubs that can barely be seen under strong light. This disc has been played only a few times & has been extremely well cared for. The cover is nearly perfect - Very minimal wear only.
EXCELLENT Condition = An excellent copy will show only mild, or minor, signs of use. There will be light, or very mild, sleeve rubs that can hardly be seen under strong light. There may be a very small & minor hairline mark in some instances. Play, in most cases, will be excellent or better. There may be some light, or very light, crackle in a few quieter places. The sleeve will show mild, or minor, rubbing wear & ringwear only.
NEAR EXCELLENT Condition = This has been played a few more times but it has been well cared for. There will be mild sleeve rubs which can be seen under a strong light. There may be a couple of minor, or light, hairline marks. Playback will be generally excellent or better. There may be some light, mild or very mild crackle in some quieter places. The cover will show mild rubbing wear, ringwear or creasing
Very Good Condition = Most records that have been quite well played, but reasonably well cared for, tend to fit into this category. This is probably the most varied of the gradings so I have elaborated below.
There may be mild to more moderate sleeve rubs which can only be seen under a strong light. There may be a few light hairline marks but nothing too bad. A quite well played but serviceable copy. Playback will be very agreeable overall. There will be light, mild or very mild crackle in some places. There may also be a few light clicks. A more thorough description will always be on the listing. The record will certainly not be trashed!
The cover will show more noticeable signs of storage or use. There will be mild to more moderate rubbing wear on some edges There could be fading, ringwear or a minor seam split. There could be some mild creasing or mild sticker tears.
Please note that I also use "+" or "-" symbols for this grading. A plus symbol is obviously at the top end of "Very Good" & is really not too far from being in "Near Excellent" condition. The minus symbol obviously means it is at the lower end. This will mean that it is near to being in "Good+" condition.
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(Please note that these prices include packaging costs too)
Double LPs are classed as two LPs. Also gatefold sleeves, posters, inserts, etc.. can increase postage costs.
Please note that there are now VAT import charges from the UK into all EU countries. Anything under 150 Euros will need an IOSS number. VAT is paid at point of sale. For any items over 150 Euros in value. There will be a customs charge too. These vary, I believe, from country to country. Please check your relevant postal service online for details. Please note that these charges are beyond my control and are the law for outside parcels going into the EU.
All records will be sent in high quality vinyl box/ mailers with at least two card stiffeners either side of the LP or 7" Single. I use a cruciform box for larger orders (3-6 LPs). All parcels will be marked "Fragile" and dispatch time will generally be between 1-3 days after payment.
I will also remove the vinyl from the sleeve & place them in a re-sealable polythene sleeve. In order to prevent seam splits. Depending on the inner sleeve; I often remove the vinyl from the inner sleeve & place it in a separate plain paper, or polythene-lined, plain inner sleeve. I am very conscientious and careful when packaging your LP(s).
I consider my postage & packaging costs to be very transparent & very fair. Packaging costs will generally be between £0.80 to £1.50. I am not adding any further costs for handling, etc...
If you are uncertain about any of the above, or just simply want some information regarding any item, please do not hesitate to contact me. I welcome any questions.
Remember to check out My Other Items Lots of rare & quality vinyl! Most are UK 1st Pressings. It is quite likely that there will be more records by this artist, or records in a similar vein.
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