84238/ DONALD BYRD - Mustang

SOURCE: Kissaten

SPECS: 1ST PRESSING; 1966; STEREO; NYNY; NO DG; NO P.; VAN GELDER MACHINE; NO LAM.

JACKET: Front: VG-, some heat spotting in upper right and left corners; Color/Saturation (Front): VG+; Back: G+, water damage on the left corner areas, Sam Goody price tag on upper right hand corner, "Fred Motley" name written in pen vertical on left side; Spine: VG+; Back (Color): gray and brown

DISC (VISUAL): Side A: VG+, storage marks; Side B: VG+, hairline scratches; Labels: NM, error press—no visible ridge

DISC (PLAYBACK): Side A: NM; Side B: VG+, some light noise; Groovewear: Yes, sounds very fresh throughout except Side B, Track 2 has groovewear that lasts roughly 30 seconds. Sounds like Byrd's horn is clipping.

ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVE: Yes

NOTES: This copy belonged to an Osakan kissaten owner, who is now the owner of a small shop in the southern district of Osaka. Torched back of jacket, typical of Kissaten wear and tear, albeit with a nice disc.

OVERALL GRADE: Disc: NM/VG+; Jacket: VG-