DONALD BYRD A New Perspective (2024 Worldwide reissue of the 1964 5-track LP on Blue Note, pressed on 180gram Vinyl. Including the beautiful 'Cristo Redentor' later covered by Harvey Mandel in the UK. Picture sleeve replicating the original cover and liner notes on the reverse. Sealed within the hype-stickered shrink!) more...
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DONALD BYRD A New Perspective (Rare 1964 US 5-track mono LP on the Blue Note label with the Plastylite "P" and Van Gelder stamped in dead wax, including the beautiful 'Cristo Redentor' later covered by Harvey Mandel in the UK. Unlaminated pasted picture sleeve complete with Blue Note inner. The sleeve shows light general shelfwear with minor discolouration though nothing too severe, a small split at the bottom opening edge and two date annotations on the reverse listing "Feb. 1963"and "20/2/65" in blue and green biro pen. The inner has some splits to the edges but the vinyl remains in Excellent condition for its age showing only a faint cosmetic scuff on side 1 which cannot be felt to the touch and does not appear in play - An impressive example of this very early mono pressing ST84124) more...
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DONALD BYRD Byrd's Eye View (Blue Note Tone Poet Series 2024 limited edition 5-track stereo LP cut directly from the original analogue tapes, mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed at RTI on 180-gram vinyl. Recorded in 1955 for producer Tom Wilson's short-lived Boston-based label Transition Records, Byrd's Eye View was trumpeter Donald Byrd's first issued recording as a leader. The date presented Byrd at the helm of what was then the current line-up of The Jazz Messengers with tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Art Blakey. Local Boston area trumpeter Joe Gordon joins the band for some friendly brass sparring with Byrd on several numbers, further adding to the album's jovial air of a blowing session. High quality tip-on pasted blue-back picture sleeve, hype sticker & factory sealed inside its loose bag. Recommended) more...
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DONALD BYRD Royal Flush (Limited Edition 2013 US 6-track stereo double LP mastered from the original analog tape & pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl at RTI in Camarillo, CA as part of Music Matters' 'Blue Note The Definitive 45RPM Reissue' series. Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder for Blue Note in 1961, Royal Flush is a lovely early Byrd session performed alongside Pepper Adams, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren & Billy Higgins. Comes housed in the highest quality gatefold cover which is a heavyweight & deluxe design with a glossy finish & original session photography on the inside. The sleeve is Near Mint & the vinyl discs are Excellent with very little sign of play MMBST-84101) more...
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DONALD BYRD Caricatures (1977 US Blue Note label 8-track vinyl LP including Wild Life, Science Funktion and Return Of The Kings, picture sleeve with deletion drill hole in the corner. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl is in excellent condition BN-LA633-G) more...
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DONALD BYRD Slow Drag (2023 UK/EU limited edition 'Blue Note Tone Poet' Series 6-track LP reissue of his 1967 album, now pressed on Audiophile quality 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl and finds him accompanied by Sonny Red, Cedar Walton, Walter Booker and Billy Higgins. The gatefold picture sleeve comes factory sealed within the un-opened bag) more...
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DONALD BYRD Street Lady (2023 UK/EU limited edition 6-track LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl, a welcome 50th anniversary reissue of the 1973 Blue Note jazz-funk essential from legendary trumpeter Donald Byrd, produced by Larry Mizell. Featuring Lansana's Priestess, Miss Kane, Street Lady and Witch Hunt. Gatefold picture sleeve with original cover artwork & gold hype sticker. Recommended) more...
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DONALD BYRD At The Half Note Cafe Volume 1 (2023 UK/EU limited edition 5-track LP reissue of his 1961 album released as part of the 'Blue Note Tone Poet' Series manufactured by RTI on 180-gram Audiophile Vinyl; with guest appearances from Pepper Adams, Duke Pearson, Laymon Jackson & Lex Humphries. Gatefold picture sleeve with the hype-stickered factory sealed outer dust jacket) more...
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DONALD BYRD Thank You... For F.U.M.L. (Funking Up My Life) (1978 UK 8-track LP by the amazing Trumpeter, complete with the album card inner. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is Excellent with just the odd faint paper scuff not affecting play K52097) more...
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DONALD BYRD & 125TH STREET, N.Y.C. Love Byrd (1981 UK red label 7-track LP, produced by & starring the late Isaac Hayes. Opens with the monster disco classic 'Love Has Come Around'. The picture sleeve is Excellent with a minor spot of edge wear or scuffing whilst the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition appearing barely played 5E-531) more...
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DONALD BYRD & BOBBY JASPAR Cannes '58 (Available for the first time The Lost Live Series 6-track LP, mastered from the original INA master tapes, cut by Kevin Gray at Coherent Mastering, plated at QRP and pressed by Optimal on 180-gram vinyl.This previously unreleased concert by the Donald Byrd/Bobby Jaspar Quintet was recorded on the evening dedicated to 'Modern Jazz' during the first and only Cannes Jazz Festival on July 11th 1958. The quintet also stars Walter Davis Jr., Doug Watkins and Art Taylor. Retro-style flipback picture sleeve, with hype sticker. Limited to just 2000 copies. Recommended) more...
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DONALD BYRD Fancy Free (Rare 1969 US first press 4-track stereo LP on the Blue Note label with 'Division Of Liberty' print & 'Van Gelder' stamp in the run-out, introducing the great Duke Pearson on electric piano, pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG+] shows a little minor edge scuffing & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with the odd faint paper hairline not affecting play BST-84319) more...
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DONALD BYRD Donald Byrd's Best (1976 US 8-track compilation LP on a dark blue label with stylised white 'b', including the jazz-funk classics Change (Makes You Want To Hustle) and Street Lady, picture sleeve with deletion drill hole. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless - Still in the original opened custom stickered shrink BN-LA700-G) more...
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DONALD BYRD The Best Of Donald Byrd (Scarce 1992 UK 15-track double LP compilation on Blue Note, including Change (Makes You Wanna Hustle), Think Twice [later covered by Erykah Badu], (Falling Like) Dominoes & more. The picture sleeve is VeryGood [1" split in back opening] with the odd crease - there is an advance 'Not For Sale' sticker on the back cover along with an EMI compliments sticker with an annotated '16/3/92' release date. Both vinyl discs are clean & in Excellent condition with just a few faint paper hairlines not affecting play B1-98638) more...
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DONALD BYRD The Blue Note Collection (Rare 1983 UK 15-track double LP compilation, including classic dancefloor material such as 'Think Twice' [later covered by Erykah Badu], 'Change (Makes You Want To Hustle)' & 'Dominoes' [sadly no 'Love Has Come Around' as that was on Elektra!]. The picture sleeve shows light foxing & is otherwise Excellent, complete with the album credit inners & a 'Not For Sale' sticker on the back. The vinyl appears Near Mint with few signs of play LCSP1867013) more...
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DONALD BYRD Byrd In Flight (2021 US limited edition 6-track remastered LP released as part of the 'Blue Note Tone Poet' Series, pressed by RTI on Audiophile quality 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl, featuring a live session recording from 17th-25th January and 10th July 1960. The vinyl is UNPLAYED housed in the gatefold picture sleeve which remains sealed within the hype-stickered outer bag) more...
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DONALD BYRD Caricatures (1977 UK 8-track LP on Blue Note, another vital piece of Mizell brothers-era gold, bridging & blurring the gaps between jazz, funk & disco. The picture sleeve [VG+] shows a bit of light ring wear discolouring yet the vinyl still looks barely played. Overall an Excellent copy! UAG20008) more...
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DONALD BYRD Byrd Blows On Beacon Hill (1989 Japanese 'Westrex 3D-II Cutting' issue of the 1957 6-track mono LP manufactured by Toshiba EMI as part of the 'Blue Note LP Last Reissue' series, originally one of three early Byrd dates released onTransition Records. Comes housed in a textured & pasted replica picture sleeve with Japanese insert. The sleeve & vinyl appear near mint TRLP17) more...
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DONALD BYRD Stepping Into Tomorrow (1975 first US issue 8-track LP on the dark blue with stylised black 'b' label, one of a few Blue Note gems led by Fonce & Larry Mizell, expertly leading the way for Jazz-Funk of the era, complete with the picture/credits inner. The picture sleeve [VG+] shows some minor scuffing with the odd faint crease mark & no deletion cuts or writing, the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with minimal play BN-LA368-G) more...
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DONALD BYRD A New Perspective (Circa 1966 US issue of the 1964 5-track stereo LP on a Blue Note 'New York USA' address label, with 'Van Gelder' stamped in the run-outs. Also stars the likes of Hank Mobley, Herbie Hancock & Kenny Burrell & includes the beautiful 'Cristo Redentor' later covered by Harvey Mandel in the UK. Comes housed in the original pasted picture sleeve with period '27 Years Blue Note 1939-1966' catalogue inner. The sleeve is Excellent with clear panels & a couple of corner scuffs - the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with a fewfaint cosmetic signs of play ST-84124) more...
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DONALD BYRD Ethiopian Knights (1972 US Blue Note 3-track stereo vinyl LP produced by George Butler - original Van Gelder pressing with 'Blue/black' label design. Features Bobby Hutcherson on vibes and Harold Land on tenor among others, pastedcard picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a round promo sticker with minimal wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played! BST-84380) more...
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DONALD BYRD Chant (Limited Edition 2019 US issue of the 1979 6-track stereo LP in the Blue Note Tone Poet Series, specially plated & pressed at RTI on 180gram Vinyl & mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape. Recorded on April 17, 1961 but not released until 1979, this excellent quintet session features the always formidable team of trumpeter legend Donald Byrd & baritonist Pepper Adams. The accompanying rhythm section includes pianist Herbie Hancock shortly before he joined Miles Davis' group - this is standout, superior hard bop from the early '60s, with wonderful Alfred Lion production & Rudy Van Gelder engineering for that beautiful Blue Note sound. Comes housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve with original art, factory sealed in its perforated tear bag with hype sticker attached. Recommended B0030234-01) more...
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DONALD BYRD At The Half Note Café - Volume 1 (1986 French Direct Metal Mastered issue of the classic 1961 5-track stereo LP on Blue Note, also starring Pepper Adams, Duke Pearson, Laymon Jackson & Lex Humphries, picture sleeve with Blue Note story inner. The sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint with few signs of wear or play - still in the open shrinkwrap with the large obi-style hype sticker attached BST84060) more...
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DONALD BYRD Byrd In Paris Volume 1 (1987 French issue of the 1958 5-track mono LP, a French-only release at the time. Detroit native Byrd is welcomed with open arms during a stellar live set at the Olympia in Paris on October 22, 1958 in performance with Belgian tenorist/flautist Bobby Jaspar, Walter Davis Jr., Doug Watkins & Art Taylor for a night of Hard Bop - pure art! Both the glossy picture sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint) more...
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DONALD BYRD House Of Byrd (1976 UK 11-track double LP, featuring Byrd recorded on the August & November of 1956, joined by Jackie McLean, Barry Harris, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor for the former date & Phil Woods, Al Haig, Teddy Kotick & Charlie Persip for the latter. The gatefold picture sleeve [VG+] shows a few light indentation marks & the vinyl discs are Excellent with few signs of play PR24066) more...
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DONALD BYRD Electric Byrd (Rare 1970 US Blue Note 4-track stereo vinyl LP produced by Duke Pearson - original Van Gelder pressing with second issue 'Blue/black' label design. Features Airto Moreira on percussion lending a Brazilian-tinged feelin places that predates his involvement with Return To Forever. There is a strong Bitches Brew influence to the whole LP which is unmistakable yet not necessarily a bad thing. What is produced is rather beautiful; a drifting, jarring, electricsoundwash of high-quality fusion music, not to be missed. Pasted picture sleeve is in excellent shape showing just a little corner wear; the vinyl is Excelent with light play only BST84349) more...
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DONALD BYRD Street Lady (1973 US 6-track stereo vinyl LP, pasted gatefold picture sleeve. Super tight funk 'n' jazz, worth it for the title track alone - superb! The sleeve shows just a little shelfwear, the vinyl is Excellent and looks barely played BN-LA140-F) more...
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DONALD BYRD & 125TH STREET, N.Y.C. Love Byrd (1981 German Elektra butterfly label 7-track LP, produced by & starring the late Isaac Hayes, textured picture sleeve. The sleeve [VG+] has a bit of discolouring in the top corners but otherwise shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears near mint ELKK52301) more...
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DONALD BYRD Black Byrd (1973 UK 7-track vinyl LP, laminated picture sleeve. Superb Larry Mizell produced masterpiece that saw Byrd embracing the new emerging funk sound [much to the dismay of the jazz purists], it went on to be one of Blue Notes biggest ever selling releases. The sleeve shows just some minor laminate rippling and the vinyl looks barely played - a top copy and the first original we've ever had! BNLA047) more...
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DONALD BYRD Places & Spaces (1976 UK issue 7-track LP on Blue Note, an alltime classic Mizell brothers production including the dancefloor gems Change and the standout track Dominoes, laminated picture sleeve with illustrated/credits inner. The sleeve shows just a tiny amount of laminate wear and the vinyl easily grades Excellent with light play only UAG20001) more...
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