THELONIOUS MONK Straight, No Chaser (2022 Impex Records stunning double album 2-LP edition cut at 33RPM. This mid-period masterwork finds Monk and his quartet - Charlie Rouse on tenor, Ben Riley on drums and Larry Gales on bass - exploring every texture, tone and melodic turn across seven expansive tracks. Pressed at RTI on 180-gram vinyl, Kevin Gray and Robert Pincus used analogue master tapes and minimal processing to great effect. High quality gatefold picture sleeve inside a re more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music (2009 UK issue 24-track 2-LP set pressed on 180gram VINYL - Originally released on Blue Note in 1956 and featuring the original track listings from the first 12” versions. Sides A & B, originally released as 'Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 1' feature Monk’s recordings as a bandleader in 1947 and Sides C & D, originally released as 'Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2' feature his recordings as a bandleader for Blue Note in 1951-1952. The 1947 rec more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 1 (1968 US Blue Note 'A Division Of Liberty Records' label 12-track MONO vinyl LP, pasted picture sleeve. Surely a ''Top 10'' in the history of jazz recordings, featuring the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic 'genius' of Monk's compositions, including 'Round About Midnight, Off Minor, Epistrophy, Well You Needn't, Humph and much more. Quite simply a must own! BLP-1510) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Vol. 1 (1968 US Blue Note 'Division Of Liberty' label issue 12-track stereo LP, surely a 'Top 10' in the history of jazz recordings, featuring the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic 'genius' of Monk's compositions, including 'Round About Midnight, Off Minor, Epistrophy, Well You Needn't, Humph & more. Both the pasted sleeve and vinyl are in EX condition BST-81510) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume One (1973 US 'b' label issue of the 1956 12-track stereo LP, surely a 'Top Ten' in the history of jazz recordings, featuring the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic genius of Monk's compositions, including 'Round About Midnight, Off Minor, Epistrophy, Well You Needn't, Humph & more, pasted picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains excellent with few signs of play B more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume One (1984 French Direct Metal Mastering issue of the 1956 12-track mono LP, surely a 'Top Ten' in the history of jazz recordings, featuring the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic genius of Monk's compositions, including 'Round About Midnight, Off Minor, Epistrophy, Well You Needn't, Humph & more, pasted picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with minor discolouration to the reverse more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume One (1984 French Direct Metal Mastering issue of the 1956 12-track mono LP, surely a 'Top Ten' in the history of jazz recordings, featuring the melodic, harmonic & rhythmic genius of Monk's compositions, including 'Round About Midnight, Off Minor, Epistrophy, Well You Needn't, Humph & more, picture sleeve with obi-strip. The sleeve is still in open shrink with a UK price sticker attached & the vinyl is near mint BST81510) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (1999 Japanese promo sample issue of the 1952 8-track 10" mono vinyl LP, including fold out Japanese insert, superb fully laminated reproduction of the original picture sleeve with 'BN5000' series #5obi-strip TOJJ-5009) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 1 (1999 Japanese promo sample issue of the 1951 8-track 10" mono vinyl EP, including fold out Japanese insert, superb fully laminated reproduction of the original picture sleeve with 'BN5000' series#1 obi-strip TOJJ-5002) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 2 (Limited edition 1999 Japanese issue of the 1952 8-track 10" mono vinyl EP, released by Toshiba EMI in the 'Original 10-inch LP Collection from BN5000 Part 1' series. The pasted sleeve is silk laminated and replicates the original album's artwork, complete with Japanese/catalogue inner and obi-strip TOJJ-5009) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music, Vol. 1 (Limited edition 1999 Japanese issue of the 1951 8-track 10" mono vinyl EP, released by Toshiba EMI in the 'Original 10-inch LP Collection from BN5000 Part 1' series. The pasted sleeve is silk laminated and replicates the original album's artwork, complete with Japanese/catalogue inner and obi-strip TOJJ-5002) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Vol. 2 (1973 US dark blue [with stylised black 'b'] label issue of the 1956 12-track stereo LP, containing the Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser and Evonce, pasted picture sleeve reproducing theoriginal album artwork. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl remains excellent with little sign of play BST-81511) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK More Genius Of Thelonious Monk (Rare 1996 Japanese-only 17-track [mono] CD featuring previously unissued tracks recorded between 1947 & 1952 with a selection of top class side men & as a side man himself. The disc is mastered at 20bit 88.2kHz for optimum quality sound, complete with Japanese booklet, picture sleeve & matching 'The BN Works' series obi-strip TOCJ-1604) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 (1983 Japanese promotional sample Toshiba remastered issue of the 1956 mono 12-track LP, in the Blue Note BLP1500 series, containing the Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser and Evonce. Promo-stickered picture sleeve replicating the original artwork and album notes, still factory SEALED from new in its custom stickered shrinkwrap BLP-1511) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK More Genius Of Thelonious Monk (Rare limited edition 1985 Japanese-only 12-track mono vinyl LP compilation, part of the 'The Other Side Of BLP 1500' series of Blue Note rarities and re-releases issued by Toshiba EMI, Japan in theeighties. Contains 'Alternate Masters' of Monk's legendary first recorded session for the label in 1947 plus two takes of 'Sixteen' from 1952. Unique titled picture sleeve with Japanese/catalogue booklet and series obi - all MINT BNJ-61011) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Vol. 2 (1978 Japanese issue of the 1956 12-track stereo vinyl LP, containing the Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser & Evonce, released here as part of King Records' Blue Note Masterpiece Selection 150 series, picture sleeve complete with Japanese insert & obi. A superb near mint copy GXK-8059) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 (1985 French Direct Metal Mastering issue of the 1956 12-track stereo LP, containing the Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser and Evonce, picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork with series obi-strip & company inner. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl appears barely played BST-81511) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 (1982 French issue of the 1956 mono 12-track LP, containing the Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser and Evonce, pasted picture sleeve. This copy originates from the private collection of a former staff member for Dobells record shop in Charing Cross. The sleeve shows light wear, with annotations to the reverse, whilst the vinyl is Excellent with light signs of play BLP1511) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 1 (1956 US first issue 12-track deep groove mono LP, with labels listing the '767 Lexington Ave' address and 'RVG' and 'earmark' etched into the dead wax; surely a ''Top 10'' in the history of jazzrecordings! pasted picture sleeve with UK import tax stickers on the back. The sleeve has some date annotations to the reverse, a little sunfading to the spine and chipping along the edges leaving it VG, whilst the vinyl is Excellent with a l more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 (1985 French Direct Metal Mastering issue of the 1956 12-track stereo LP, containing the Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser and Evonce, picture sleeve reproducing the original classic and iconic album artwork, with Blue Note story inner. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl appears barely played BST-81511) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume 2 (Circa 1959 US 12-track mono LP on the 'West 63rd' address Blue Note label with a deep groove on side 1 & 'r' below the 'E' in 'Note'. 'RVG' is etched in the run-offs along with the Plastylite 'ear' etching. Contains the historic Monk classics Four In One, Straight No Chaser & Evonce which should not be missing in any jazz collection. Comes housed in a heavy duty pasted picture sleeve with the original UK tax import stickers attached to more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volumes 1 - 2 (1982 French Direct Metal Mastered 24-track MONO 2-LP set, compiling Monk’s all-time classic recordings as a bandleader from 1947 & 1951-52, with both parts housed in their respective picture sleeves. The covers grade VG+ with just a few scuffs & the odd minor spot of edge wear. The vinyl discs are Excellent with minor play only. Essential BLP1510/1) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Vol. 1 (60s US 12-track deep groove mono LP, with transitional labels listing the 'New York USA' address on Side One & the earlier 'West 63rd' address on Side Two. The 'r' registered trademark is presentbelow 'Note' both sides of the label & 'RVG' is etched in the run-outs. Surely a ''Top 10'' in the history of jazz recordings! The pasted picture sleeve is Excellent, with the UK import tax stickers on the back & just a little faint shelf wear more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volume One (1977 Japanese issue 12-track mono vinyl LP of alltime classic Monk songs, his first album as a bandleader from 1947, including the downright essential Round About Midnight, Off Minor, RubyMy Dear, Epistrophy and Well You Needn't original recordings plus the previous unissued Introspection, includes 6 tracks no previously issued on LP. Great hard cover back pasted picture sleeve with Japanese text inner, a Blue Note catalogue in more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music (1983 Japanese 24-track set of LP volumes 1 & 2, originally issued in 1956. Each LP is complete with fold out Japanese insert, picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork & is still in the originalopened obi-stickered shrink! BLP-1510/11) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volumes 1 - 2 (Mid 70s US 24-track stereo 2-LP set, compiling Monk’s all-time classic recordings as a bandleader from 1947 and 1951-1952, with both parts housed in their respective pasted picture sleeves. Despite a little edge wear to the covers, the vinyl discs are clean and look barely played BST-81510/1) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Volumes 1 - 2 (1984 French Direct Metal Mastered 24-track stereo 2-LP vinyl set, compiling Monk’s all-time classic recordings as a bandleader from 1947 and 1951-1952, with both parts housed in their respective picture sleeves & complete with obi-strips. A superb set all in lovely condition - both are still in their original open shrink wraps & the vinyl discs are near 'as new' BST-81510/1) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK The Complete Genius (Essential 1976 UK 32-track mono double LP compiling all of Monk's important recordings for Blue Note made between 1947 & 1952, gatefold picture sleeve with liner notes by Ira Gitler. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl still looks barely played. Not to be missed in any music collection BND4032) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Genius Of Modern Music Vol. 1 & 2 (Essential 1968 US 24-track stereo 2-LP set with Blue Note 'Division Of Liberty' labels, surely a 'Top 10' in the history of jazz recordings, including 'Round About Midnight, Off Minor,Epistrophy,Well You Needn't, Humph, Four In One, Straight No Chaser & more. Both vinyl discs are near mint & housed in colour coded pasted picture sleeves, still in their original shrinkwraps. A vital pairing! BST81510/1) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK The Complete Riverside Recordings (Super rare limited edition 1986 Japanese 22-LP vinyl set, representing every recorded note from 1955-61 for Riverside, running chronologically & including exclusive previously-unheard recordings. Two booklets also provide 'sessionography' notes & helpful annotations by Monk's producer during this era, Orrin Keepnew. Housed in a deluxe 12" square slipcase with fancy embossed titles, this is a tome of sheer genius & the condition more...
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