4139/ GRANT GREEN - Am I Blue

SOURCE: Collector

DISC: Specs: 1ST PRESSING; 1964; MONO; NYNY; NO DG; REG. TXT; R.; P.; NO 9M; MACHINED VAN GELDER; Visual: Side A: EX; Side B: EX-, one hairline scratch; Labels: EX; Playback: Side A: EX, mint; Side B: EX-, light wear on the first track at times; Groovewear: No; Original Inner Sleeve: Yes

JACKET: Specs: 1ST STATE; PRINTED SPINE; NO WINDOW; NO FRAME; NO LAM; Front: EX-, large error bubble center, left as is for fear of ruining overall aesthetic; Back: EX-, general wear; Color/Contrast: EX-; Seams: EX-, one minor chip missing on bottom; Spine: VG-, Green's name, "Blue Note" and catalog number are all present and intact, however title of record is missing from cracked portion

NOTES: Unbelievable sound. Disc has been maintained in top condition, jacket has beautiful deep contrast and color separation. A very subtle, perfect Henderson performance here. Alfred's wife Ruth Mason was present during the recording, referencing it as one of her most cherished highlights in the label's history. This is a tough one to find with a perfect disc and/or vivid jacket.

OVERALL GRADE: EX-