THAD JONES "THE MAGNIFICENT" BLUE NOTE 1546 ORIG. FIRST PRESS, MONO, NEAR MINT

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1,784

Longtime private collector and buyer, occasionally offering selected quality items from my personal collection.       

No left overs or second choice, only top quality doubles or well preserved items I'm selling because of shifting musical interests.

Scroll all the way down for my Guaranteed Grading, Return and Packing & Shipping policy.

Thad Jones

  "The Magnificent"

Vol.3 

Label: Blue Note Records

Number: 1546

Rare first Mono pressing 

with RVG and Plastylite symbol ("ear") edged in runout 

 Label with deep groove and  47 West  63rd New York 23 address both sides

NO "INC" and NO "R" 

Original laminated cover with blank seam 

and 47 West 63rd St., New York 23 address on the back 

Made in USA

Personnel: Thad Jones (trumpet), Benny Powell (trombone), Gigi Gryce (alto sax), Tommy Flanagan / Barry Harris (piano), 

George Duvivier / Percy Heath (bass), Elvin Jones / Max Roach (drums)

Condition

Cover: Strong VG+

Beautiful glossy laminated front, clean back

Immaculate

NO seam splits, NO ring wear, 

Downgraded from NM because of very light wear on spines and sticker on back

NO creases, NO folds, NO wrinkles, NO fraying, NO peeling,

 NO pin holes, NO discoloration, No tears, NO paper loss,

NO other visible flaws

Vinyl: NM

Glossy heavy platter, two very light hairlines

othersise immaculate and shiny surface, looks unplayed 

NO scratches, NO scuffs, NO other visible marks

Vinyl audition: 

 An occasional bit of barely noticeable crackle, otherwise perfect playback 

 NO skips, NO pops, NO ticks

NO other audible imperfections

All gradings are based on thorough visual inspection and a full audition.

The standard scale applies (M*, NM, VG+, VG). 

As a rule Near Mint (NM) is my highest grade. 

* I don't believe in Mint (M) and will only use it in the exceptional case

where I'm sure to be dealing with an item from unplayed and untouched stock.

I don't offer anything below VG.

Return Policy

If you are not satisfied for any reason you return the item within two weeks

and I offer full refund, no discussion.  

Shipping cost is however for the buyer.

Payment

PAYPAL ONLY

Packing & Shipping

Professional packing in sturdy cardboard mailers.

All records are removed from their art cover and housed in a heavy duty sleeve. 

Records and art covers are separated by a cardboard divider and come in a re-sealable poly-sleeve.

All shipping is registered for your security.

Please disregard Ebay's US shipping rates, I'm shipping from Belgium.

EUROPE: 14.50 $

OUTSIDE EUROPE: 21.50 $