1st Press of 1st Blue Note record 1939 Meade Lux Lewis- Melancholy /Solitude 78
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1,999
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This is impossibly rare and a holy grail piece of Blue Note history! Blue Note 1, pink label first pressing of the first record released in their storied history! Alfred Lion only pressed 25 of these pink label initial pressings back in 1939! It is a 12" 78 rpm record. I feel crazy for even selling this, and will not consider anything less than the starting bid. If it does not sell, then I will keep it probably for another 19 years and try to sell it again when it is 100 years old. It is in pretty nice condition, with no deep scratches. Does play with some surface noise but is still very enjoyable! There is a small nick near the start of melancholy that causes a couple of pops. Also there is a slight warp, which you may need to adjust your anti-skate weight for, so that it does not skip near the start of each side. I made recordings of each side, so you can get a sense of how it spins, and what the sound is like. Please check out those links if you are serious about bidding. Any questions, please ask! Will be super packed with care, definitely double boxed, maybe even triple boxed!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YEvoHTl5hJQ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=91yRpaTfjpQ
Due to the current state of international mail, I will only ship internationally through DHL fully insured for the closing price of the auction. International shipping cost will be $200, which will be for expedited service. If it costs me less after shipping, I will refund you the difference. International buyers also are responsible for any customs charges in your respective countries.
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