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An original deep groove mono pressing in strong VG+ condition. Pressing information from Discogs is here .

I have here original pressings, with Plastylite 'ears' and RVG stamps, both have "REVIEW COPY" stamped on them (label or cover). I only have the original inner for Vol. 1 unfortunately. The pressing info from Discogs is here  for Vol. 1, and here for Vol. 2. These are both in very strong VG+ condition (play graded).

I have loved this set of LPs for ages, but started some research on the lineage to discover what might be the best sounding version(s). The original mono pressings command a pretty large sum, but I keep my eyes open. I did happen upon the whole set for $4 each, they would appear to be late 60s stereo reissues, but figured I couldn't go wrong. Doing some research on the deadwax and searching online has helped some, but there are still some questions. Not sure how concise this site is , but it claims the yellow-label stereo (which I have) is a 60’s era reissue, yet the deadwax is confounding, listing SLM (likely Sheffield Lab Matrix), which did not exist until 1979? 

Stanley Turrentine - Up At "Minton's" Vol 2 Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ FLAC + artwork 930 MB | magnet + mega | Jazz Original mono pressing, REVIEW COPY [promo] Up at "Minton's" is the third and first live album by jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Turrentine with Grant Green, Horace Parlan, George Tucker, and Al Harewood.

Stanley Turrentine - Up At "Minton's" Vol 1 Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ FLAC + artwork 956 MB | magnet + mega | Jazz Original mono pressing, REVIEW COPY [promo] Up at "Minton's" is the third and first live album by jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Turrentine with Grant Green, Horace Parlan, George Tucker, and Al Harewood.

Bill Frisell - In Line Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 819 MB / 188 MB | magnet + mega + zipperhead | Jazz Fairly Rare debut on ECM (ECM-1241 German pressing) In Line is the debut album by Bill Frisell which was released on the ECM label in 1983. It features four solo performances by Frisell and five duets with bassist Arild Andersen.

Wishbone Ash - Live From Memphis Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 684 MB / 184 MB | magnet + mega + zippy | Rock Promo-only release Live From Memphis was a live promotional recording by rock band Wishbone Ash. The promotional recording featured only a few tracks and was only released in America. On the 2002 remastered version of Argus the entire EP was included as bonus tracks. Recorded at: Memphis, WMKC studios, 21.8.72.

Blue Oyster Cult - Godzilla (Live and Studio) Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 183 MB / 53 MB | mega + zippy | Rock Columbia AS-447 Promo-only 12" single Godzilla is a song by Blue Öyster Cult from their 5th album Spectres. The lyrics are a tongue-in-cheek to the popular movie monster of the same name. The song is, along with "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burnin' for You", one of Blue Öyster Cult's best known songs and has become a staple of their live performances. It has been covered by bands such as Racer X, Fu Manchu, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sebastian Bach, Fighting Gravity and others.

Townes Van Zandt - Delta Mama Blues Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 713 MB / 185 MB | mega | Folk Poppy PYS 40012, Promo pressing Delta Momma Blues is the fourth album by country singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt, released in 1971.

Eric Quincy Tate - EQT Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 851 MB / 243 MB | magnet + mega | Swamp / Blues / Soul / Rock Final release from the storied southern outfit Eric Quincy Tate made its third release in 1975 on GRC Records in Atlanta, produced by Sonny Limbo and EQT.

Steve Marriott - Marriott Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 858 MB / 238 MB | magnet + mega | Rock Original US pressing mastered by Bernie Grundman In 1975, Humble Pie came sputtering to a halt after a series of less than inspiring albums. Surprisingly, frontman Steve Marriott's first solo album after the split, 1976's Marriott, is a sprightly, rollicking affair that is light on the blues-rock of Humble Pie and heavy on soul, funk, and hard-charging rock & roll.

Miles Davis Quintet – Cookin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 724 MB / 194 MB | magnet + mega | Jazz Analogue Productions APRJ 7094 (2013) [originally released as Prestige 7094] 33RPM, 200 gram, Deep Groove, QRP Pressing, Mastered by Kevin Gray This is the lastest pressing from Acoustic Sounds and their Prestige Mono Series.

Robert Johnson - On Tour (Promo EP) Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 261 MB / 75 MB | magnet + mega | Rock Promo EP from "Close Personal Friend" with Elvis cover! Having auditioned for the slot made vacant by Mick Taylor, ROBERT JOHNSON at the age of 23 was in his opinion too young and too American to join The Rolling Stones. In 1974 he secured the lead guitar slot in Who bass players JOHN ENTWISTLE’s OX where he stayed for the next three years.

Meat Puppets - Too High To Die plus Raw Meat bonus EP Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 1.3 GB / 420 MB | magnet + mega | Rock Rare vinyl pressing with 10" 45 RPM Raw Meat EP Too High to Die is the eighth album by the Meat Puppets, released on January 25, 1994. It sold very well due to the success of its single "Backwater", which reached #2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The album itself also reached #1 on the Heatseekers chart, making it one of the Meat Puppets' most successful and highest ranking albums to date. The album's title is a parody of The Ramones' 1984 album Too Tough to Die.

Drivin-N-Cryin - Fly Me Courageous Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 840 MB / 241 MB | magnet + mega | Rock Rare promo-only vinyl pressing Fly Me Courageous is the fourth studio album by the Hard Rock/Southern Rock band Drivin' N' Cryin', released on January 8, 1991 by Island Records. The album is the band's most commercially successful release, in part due to the title track striking a patriotic chord with the United States during the start of the Persian Gulf War.

Black Crowes - Before The Frost... Until The Freeze [v3] Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + full artwork 2.3 GB / 927 MB | magnet + mega | Rock, Folk-Rock Silver Arrow Records - Black Vinyl pressing, 2LP 180 gram Before the Frost...Until the Freeze is a 2009 album by folk/70s/blues-rock band The Black Crowes. It was recorded before a live audience at Levon Helm's Woodstock, NY studio, The Barn in late February and early March, 2009. The album was produced by long time band collaborator, Paul Stacey, and released on Silver Arrow Records.

Cactus - Restrictions Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 765 MB / 216 MB | magnet + mega + rs | Rock Original pressing mastered by Robert Ludwig Restrictions is the third and the last album by the original line-up of the American hard rock band Cactus, released in 1971 under the Atco label.

Ted Greene - Solo Guitar Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 595 MB / 120 MB | magnet + mega | Jazz PMP A-5010 (First Pressing) Chances are that most jazz fans may not have heard of jazz guitarist Ted Greene, though it is not for his lack of abilities.

Preston Reed - Pointing Up Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 826 MB / 230 MB | magnet + mega | Jazz Flying Fish - FF-244, first pressing, first play (sealed copy) Pointing Up is the second release from Preston Reed. "Widely thought of as the world's most gifted guitarist" - Total Guitar

Miles Davis - The Man With The Horn Vinyl rip in 24-bit / 96kHZ [and redbook] FLAC + artwork 1,146 MB / 330 MB | magnet + mega + RS | Jazz Columbia ‎– HC 46790 Half-Speed Mastered - Legacy Rip / Re-post The Man with the Horn is an album released by Miles Davis in 1981, featuring drummer Al Foster, saxophonist Bill Evans, guitarists Mike Stern and Barry Finnerty, and others. It was Davis's first new release since 1975, following a six-year reclusive retirement.