LEE MORGAN "Lee Morgan, Vol. 3" DG, RVG, P, Blue Note 1557 Mono Vinyl

This is the first edition, 1957, Deep Groove, "RVG" etched, "P" pressing of LEE MORGAN's "Lee Morgan, Vol. 3" on the "47 West 63rd New York 23" labels of Blue Note BLP 1557. Musicians include Lee Morgan - trumpet, Benny Golson - tenor saxophone, Gigi Gryce - alto saxophone, flute, Wynton Kelly - piano, Paul Chambers - bass, Charlie Persip - drums.

This VINYL plays with consistent low to high level surface noise (i.e, static, ?? or 

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, relative to the volume of the music/instruments) with occasional ticks, but the instruments are dynamic, strong and present with clear transients, powerful extension and full tone. No distortion. Loud repeating tick, Side 2, #1, which also skips briefly. Repeating tick Side 2, #2. Both sides have good gloss. handful of hairline marks, 4 feelable. See photos. The Deep Groove labels are largely clear and clean, with spindle marks.  See photos.

LAMINATED COVER is in good condition, peeling on all sides. Corners worn. See photos. Spine, top and lower seams all show wear, cracking, lost ink, excellent condition. Top seam one inch split at opening.  See photos. "BLUE NOTE RECORDS INC., 47 West 63rd  St., New York 23" back jacket shows wear, light staining, ink handwriting. See photos.

This LP was play-tested on a high-end system consisting of Music Hall MMF-7.3 turntable/Ortofon Bronze cartridge, Heed Audio Elixir integrated amplifier, and Quad S2 speakers (with very revealing ribbon tweeters). ALL RECORDS CLEANED ON VPI INDUSTRY STANDARD VPI 16.5 VINYL CLEANING MACHINE.

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