Louis Smith - Here Comes LP on Blue Note records RARE original US mono issue

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ITEM DESCRIPTION: Here Comes Louis Smith LP by Louis Smith on Blue Note Records (#BLP 1584) from 1958.  Record does have some scratches and scuffs, but is is play-graded in VG condition.  Sleeve is in VG+ condition (some fading and a few marks).  This is a unique chance to own a first issue of one of the rarest Blue Note LPs.  This is the original US pressing, as shown by an "ear" and RVG stamped in the dead wax, and the A- and B-side labels have the 47 W 63rd address.
Great supporting musicians: Cannonball Adderley (credited as "Buckshot La Funke") on alto saxophone, Tommy Flanagan or Duke Jordan on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Taylor on drums.
I have included links below to short excerpts of each song, to give you a better idea of the condition. 
Tribute to Brownie Brill's Blues Ande Stardust South Side Val's Blues


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PLAY GRADING OF RECORD CONDITION:  EX:  Background noise is kept to a very low level and does not interfere with the music.  VG+:  Background noise can be heard clearly during quiet passages, but the record is very listenable overall, and noise is not present during loud passages.  VG:  Clearly audible background noise is present during quiet and medium passages, but the record sounds good during loud passages.  G:  Very noisy throughout, but it is still possible to hear the music.  Note that ratings apply only to background noise (“clicks and pops”).  I check for other defects (skips, warping) and indicate them separately if I notice them.

VISUAL GRADING OF RECORD CONDITION:  SEALED:  Record is still in the original un-opened shrink-wrap and has never been played.  Any severe warping is noted, but mild warps can sometimes not be detected until after opening.  EX:  Record is glossy and looks like it has barely been played, with no obvious scratches or other defects.  VG+:  Record has minor defects such as several light scratches or a large scratch.  VG:  Record has obvious problems such as heavy scratching or a small chip out of the edge, but probably sounds good during loud passages.  G:  Record plays, but with major problems.

GRADING OF COVER CONDITION:  EX:  The cover has no obvious defects.  VG+:  The cover has one or two small problems, such as fading, marks, or light creases.  VG:  There are many small problems or a more serious defect, such as a cut-out, large hole-punch, or seam split.  G:  The cover is seriously damaged, but nearly the whole thing is there and most of it can be read.

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