Thelonious Monk - Genius Of Modern Music Volume One (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2013
- 12 tracks
- 36 min
- jazz
Genius Of Modern Music Volume One
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5 stars for the tunes; but I picked up this vinyl around late 2019 and noticed that A4 “I Mean You” had a manufacturing defect causing a locked groove. I returned it to my local shop and got a replacement right away. I got home and, wouldn't you know it, the same track was stuck in the same spot. I gave up trying for a third copy, figuring the whole batch with that stamper was probably like that. Looking forward to the Blue Note Classic Series reissue of this though.
I must commend Blue Note records (even if it's a tad belated) for including plastic lined paper inner sleeves in this release. The Plastic Protector Inner Sleeves themselves are top-notch, better than many quality ones I've bought and enjoyed over the years. Just the act of opening the cover for the first time and finding this nice surprise makes you want to take better care of the vinyl. That was definitely my initial reaction. It's a whole different experience compared to when you or I, the buyer, adds the plastic liner ourselves. What a delightful surprise from a record company actually considering the consumer and the long-term value of their most important product. For every one of these I come across, there are a hundred silly gimmick custom inner sleeve releases focused on fancy looks, not the job the inner sleeve is meant to do. I've lost hundreds of dollars in value on my collection items simply because LPs get scratched by dumb or cheap inner sleeves. Record companies don't seem to care. Don't seem to know or want to know. So I must thank Blue Note and highlight this wonderful addition to collectors.
I must say, this album is absolutely amazing. The sound quality isn't top-notch, but Kevin Gray's mastering has such a wonderful touch. Truly impressive!
The music on this record is fantastic, but it sounds like the speakers are covered by something. It's a bit muffled, sonically.
5 stars for the tunes, but the record has 2 skips on side B5. Returning it.
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