DUKE ELLINGTON Masterpieces 1951 12" + Liberian Suite 1949 10" Columbia LOOK--

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DUKE ELLINGTON

Masterpieces + Liberian Suite

 Columbia Masterworks ML 4418 RARE first press, dg, "LONG PLAYING MICROGROOVE" green label. His first 12" LP.Cover artwork by Stan Frydas.
Recorded in New York on December 18, 1950 these four tracks were Ellington's first LP in the 12" format, issued on Columbia's Masterworks imprint, and it is among the earliest such LPs released by Columbia (1951). Containing three proven compositions, the fourth (The Tattooed Bride) was first played in 1948 in concert, and recorded in a studio session only now.
Columbia CL 6073 RARE "LONG PLAYING MICROGROOVE" dg" MONO dark red label first press 10" LP.Cover artwork by Jim Flora
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra recorded the Liberian Suite for Columbia on 24 December, 1947 in New York City with a 19-piece band, and vocals by Al Hibbler overdubbed on "I Like The Sunrise." The work was commissioned to Ellington by the Liberian government upon the centennial celebration in 1947. The suite consists of an introduction and five dances, meant to "represent the spirit motivating the foundation of the republic" (liner notes).
 

Jacket Grade:  Masterpieces:VG++ Little wear cover art. Lower center and small corner split.
  
Record Grade: Masterpieces: Very Clean VG++ Little to no visible play wear. Nice shiny condition. A few light surface/ spindle marks. Remarkably nice condition.

Jacket Grade: Liberian Suite: VG++ Little wear to front cover art. Dark age staining storage to back. Small lower corner split.

Record Grade: Liberian Suite: Very Clean VG++ to NM- Little to no visible play wear. A few faint sleeve marks. Remarkably nice condition.


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