Description: THIS ALBUM DOESN'T LOOK THAT GREAT BUT I PLAYED TESTED IT AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT LOOKS WERE DECEIVING IT PLAYED WITHOUT SKIPPING. LABELS AND COVER ARE PRETTY CLEAN. I ENJOYED THE LISTEN. NEEDS A GOOD CLEANING. SURFACE NOISE TO ME DID NOT OVERPOWER ME. Dive into the rhythmic brilliance of Art Blakey and his Quintet with the seminal album "A Night At Birdland, Volume 2." Pressed on 10 inches of high-quality vinyl, this LP is a treasure from Blue Note Records, featuring the iconic catalog number BLP 5038. Embrace the rich, hard bop sounds that have become synonymous with jazz aficionados, all while enjoying the historic flair of a 1950s recording session. Crafted in the United States, this original mono pressing is a collector's gem, complete with the distinctive "767 LEXINGTON AVE nyc" deep groove and the EAR Mark that signifies its authenticity. This piece not only serves as a musical artifact of an era but also as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Art Blakey Quintet's artistic prowess. SEE PICTURES AND ASK QUESTIONS...THIS IS A TRUE BLUE NOTE AND IS A PIECE OF HISTORY. A Night At Birdland, Vol. 2Art Blakey Quintet1954 – USVinyl, LP, 10", Album, Mono Blue Note – BLP 5038 GOLDMINE GRADINGVERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) OR EXCELLENT A good description of a VG+ Record is “except for a couple of minor things, this would be Near Mint.”Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it is toward the high end of the grade, (sometimes called VG++ or E+).VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that don’t affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, so long as repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.VG+ Covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable locataion. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.VERY GOOD (VG) Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ Record are more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records — which usually sell for no more than 25 percent of a an NM record — are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because moost of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money. VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise won’t overpower the music otherwise. Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.VG covers will have many signs on human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover, where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious; it may appear on all three sides, thought it won’t be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written on it or stamped a price tag on it, too.GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS (G+) OR VERY GOOD MINUS (VG-) Lower-grade records go for 10 to 15 percent of the Near Mint value, if you are luckyGood does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noicse and groove wear. The label is worn and exhibits significant ring wear, heavy writing or obvious damage caused by tring to remove tape or stickers and failing miserably. A Good to VG- cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight and may have even heavier writing, such as huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Hernando, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-15T21:15:23.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Art Blakey Quintet
Speed: 33RPM
Record Label: Blue Note Records
Catalog #: BLP 5038
Release Title: A Night At Birdland, Volume 2
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Black
Material: Vinyl
Vinyl Matrix Number: dog ear both sides, Lexington nyc
Modified Item: No
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Grading: Good (G)
Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)
Release Year: 1954
Era: 1950s
Record Size: 10"
Style: Hard Bop
Features: Original Pressing, Deep Groove, Mono, "767 LEXINGTON AVE nyc", EAR Mark
Genre: Jazz
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States