The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia V2, BLP 1508, LEXINGTON RVG, VG+

US- BLUE NOTE- 1508, RVG, 767 LEXINGTON AVE.- FLAT EDGE

Album Content:

Features: Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; and Art Blakey drums. Cuts include: Soft Winds, The Theme, Minor’s Holiday, Alone Together, Prince Albert, Sportin Crowd, Like Someone in Love, Yesterdays, Avila and Tequila, I Waited for You. Liner notes by Leonard Feather (Author of The Encyclopedia of Jazz), Recorder by Rudy Van Gelder.

Grading/Description:

Vinyl is in VG+ condition, some surface scuffs that don’t detract from the glossy sheen and dynamic range, background noise is present during quiet sections. I do not have a VPI machine so a through cleaning may remove some surface noise. Vinyl is heavy with strong deep groove impression. Clean labels have virtually no ring wear and only slight spindle marks, No "R", Dead Wax has "RVG". A fine first issue of this scarce LP.

Cover is in VG+ condition, front looks glossy with some shelf wear, no creases or writing, no seam slits except for 1cm on lower right corner, spins have slight wear. On back upper right corner (see picture) an original review from I believe Down Beat magazine is glued on. The review rates the album with 4 ½ stars out of 5 and read " Volume II of the Jazz Messengers at the Café Bohemia is a shade better than the first because it’s better programmed. Again, there’s excellent, swift, cohesive trumpets by Kenny Dorham and piano by Horace Silver that leaps into the emotions by it’s continually attacking, almost ferocious intensity and swing" The review continues on. The inner sleeve was replaced in the 1960s with a paper audiophile sleeve (included).

Packaging:

I ship all vinyl in 1.5 mil high-density polyethylene anti-static inner sleeves. The outer jacket is shipped in a re-sealable 3 mil clear polypropylene cover to prevent damage. The outer poly jacket has a fold-over flap and long-lasting adhesive strip to seal the LP jackets against pollutants, and to prevent scuffs during shipping. The vinyl is shipped outside of the outer jacket to prevent seam splits. Both the vinyl and jacket are places between bubble wrap and cardboard stiffener and shipped in a LP shipping box. I believe you will be satisfied with the effort I put into shipping your purchase.

Handle Fee:

As previously mention I take great care in Packaging so a small Handling fee will be charged in addition to shipping.

Shipping Method:

I am flexible; USPS, or UPS.

A SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING RECORD GRADING:

Unless you buy a vinyl record that is SEALED, MINT, or NEAR-MINT condition, there will always be some type of surface sounds. If the LP has been played a couple of times, it can never be perfect. This is especially noticeable during quiet passages.

Grading Ratings and Definitions of LP Conditions in order to avoid confusion:

ALL RECORDS ARE LISTENED TO (EXCEPT MINT) AND VISUALLY GRADED.

Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way. NEVER been played or still sealed. Cover must be in the shrink-wrap for this grade.

Near Mint (NM): LP cover, inserts, e.g., lyrics sleeves, posters, promo cards, have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable flaws. LP shows hardly any signs that it ever has been played or it has been treated with great care, cover may be in shrink-wrap.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++): This LP may show some signs that it was played a few times or several times but the LP was treated with care. LP is glossy but the surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs (caused by original paper inner sleeve) or very light scratches/hairlines that do not affect the overall listening experience. The cover may have some ring/spine wear and discoloration. Inner sleeves/booklets may have some slight wear. The LP cover may have also a cut-out hole, corner indentation not disturbing the overall condition of the LP itself. Can have a sticker or label attached if it is a promo copy. There will be pops and crackling in the quiet sections, but will but not overpowering the music.

Very Good Plus (VG+): Conditions as described in VG++ may be found in a more pronounced way on LP for this rating. Surface noise may be evident upon playing, especially in soft and other passages, but not overpowering the music. Wear may be noticeable. Scratches may affect the sound in places. The cover and the labels may show some writing, or have stickers or residue attached.

Very Good (VG): LP in Very Good condition will have surface noise and scratches and it might have one skip, which will be noted in the description. The cover or sleeve may have seam splits.

Good (G): I WILL NOT SELL A RECORD IN THIS CONDITION.

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FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Any item returned for refund must be in the same condition it was shipped in and clearly marked on the customs form "RETURN FOR REFUND" otherwise a customs fee will be charged to me and WILL BE DEDUCTED from the refund amount