4112/ DEXTER GORDON - Go

SOURCE: Collector

DISC: Specs: 1ST PRESSING; 1962; MONO; NYNY; NO DG; REG. TXT; R.; P.; NO 9M; MACHINED VAN GELDER; Visual: Side A: VG-, many scratches and hairlines, a few look rough but playback remained unaffected; Side B: VG, light scratches and hairlines; Labels: EX-; Playback: Side A: EX-, first track has some crackle during first 5-7 seconds then pure power throughout, no surface noise; Side B: EX- amazing playback even during quiet passages; Groovewear: No, fresh sound throughout; Original Inner Sleeve: No

JACKET: Specs: 1ST STATE; PRINTED SPINE; NARROW WINDOW; LAM; Front: VG, tonal aging, rounded corners on right side; Back: G+, torn area with missing information, water damage, aging, discoloration; Color/Contrast: VG+, tonal aging; Seams: VG+, no splits; Spine: VG, tonal aging, slightly torn but no information loss on title or artist name, only the first 'E' and part of the 'O' of 'BLUE NOTE' on the lower area

NOTES: Graded conservatively. Plays so well considering visual issues. Terrific copy with a massive sound stage. RVG was a master at recording Dexter's titles. This is one of Gordon's strongest performances for Alfred Lion.

OVERALL GRADE: VG/VG+