THELONIOUS MONK The Best Of (Early 60s Japanese-only 9-track deep groove mono LP compilation on the Top Rank label manufactured by Victor, unique silk laminated flipback sleeve with rare obi-strip. The sleeve shows only the very faintest signsof foxing & the vinyl looks barely played. A wonderful copy MJ-7014) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK QUINTET Monk (Circa 1964 Japanese 7-track deep groove mono LP on Top Rank manufactured by Victor, originally released on Prestige in 1954 as both an album & the two 10"s Blows For & Thelonious Monk Quintet. The performances feature two Quintets, one featuring Julius Watkins, Sonny Rollins, Percy Heath & Willie Jones, & one featuring Ray Copeland, Frank Foster, Curly Russell & Art Blakey, silk laminated flipback sleeve with obi. The sleeve shows only the very faintes more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Solo Monk (70s Japanese 12-track vinyl LP of solo Monk recordings from 1964-65. The picture sleeve is still in its open shrink with top obi-strip, Japanese insert and fold-out jazz map poster SOPM149) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK 'Round Midnight (1984 Italian 16-track compilation LP featuring classic tracks recorded between 1947 & 1952, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear with a split to the top, whilst the vinyl appears barely played LPJD19) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Straight, No Chaser (1976 Japanese issue of the 1967 6-track stereo LP produced by Teo Macero, also starring Charlie Rouse (tenor sax), Larry Gales (bass) & Ben Riley (drums). The picture sleeve shows just the odd spot of foxing but is otherwise in superb condition & the vinyl looks barely touched, with Japanese insert & top obi-strip 23AP90) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Monk's Dream (70s Japanese issue of the 1963 8-track stereo LP, produced by Teo Macero with Charles Rouse, John Ore, & Frankie Dunlop, a significant addition to Monk's already legendary performances. The picture sleeve is still inits original open shrink & the vinyl looks barely touched, complete with Japanese insert & top obi-strip 20AP1483) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Tokyo Concerts (1983 Dutch graduated orange label 11-track double LP recorded live on May 21st 1963 at the Sankei Hall, Tokyo with Charlie Rouse, Butch Warzen & Frankie Dunlop, gatefold picture sleeve with extensive liner notes. The cover is Excellent [1" hairline split to a top edge] & the vinyl is near 'as new' CBS88627) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Criss Cross (Limited Edition 70s US issue of the 19638-track stereo LP, also featuring Charlie Rouse, John Ore & Frankie Dunlop, pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with some paper wear along the top but no deletioncuts. The vinyl appears Excellent with few signs of play LE10122) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Monk's Dream (70s Japanese issue of the 1963 8-track stereo vinyl LP, produced by Teo Macero with Charles Rouse, John Ore, & Frankie Dunlop, a significant addition to Monk's already legendary performances. This copy remains factory sealed from new with top obi & mint, unplayed vinyl 20AP1483) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane - Purple Vinyl (2019 UK 7-track LP issue of the 1961 album pressed on purple coloured vinyl, originally recorded in New York, 1957-58. Wilbur Ware,''Shadow'' Wilson, Coleman Hawkins, Gigi Gryce,Ray Copeland & Art Blakey all perform albeit in two separate sessions, where Coltrane lends his incredible expertise to the Monk classics Ruby My Dear, Off Minor, Nutty, Epistrophy & more. The sleeve shows the start of a seam split on the top more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Big Band And Quartet In Concert (2016 US limited edition 7-track double LP which has been mastered from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl - Originally released in 1964, this album was recorded live at Lincoln Center, Philharmonic Hall in New York on 30th December 1963. The picture sleeve has a small seam split to the top edge but both discs look barely played) 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 Brilliant Corners (1960 US stereo issue of the 1956 10-track LP on the black 'reels & mic' logo label, pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows tape repairs to the spine & top seam, along with some general shelfwear, but the vinylremains in VG+/EX- condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for its fifty years. A very acceptable copy at an advantageous price RLP1175) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Misterioso (1958 US first issue 6-track mono vinyl LP on the deep groove blue 'reels & mic' logo label, also featuring Johnny Griffin, Ahmed Abdul Malik and Roy Haynes in a session recorded live at the Five Spot Cafe, New York City in August 1958, front laminated pasted picture sleeve. Apart froma small split at the top of the spine, the sleeve shows remarkably little edge scuffing or general shelfwear, with the spine & all text clearly readable. The vinyl is flawless, more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Misterioso (1961 UK first issue 6-track mono vinyl LP on the rough blue 'reels & mic' logo label, front laminated pasted picture sleeve. Both sleeve and label are 'SAMPLE' stamped. The sleeve shows some crushing to the top seam, alittle discolouration in places & some minor age yellowing but still retains that 'period' feel. The vinyl itself remains in excellent condition with little sign of play. There are some visible blemishes in places caused during the manufactur 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 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 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 QUARTET Misterioso (1975 Japanese issue of the 1958 6-track stereo LP, recorded live at The Five Spot in New York City, also featuring Johnny Griffin on Tenor, Ahmed Abdul Malik on Bass & Roy Haynes on Drums, complete with Japanese insert, picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork & obi-strip. The packaging is Excellent with just one faint cosmetic mark in the top right corner & the vinyl is Near Mint SMJ-6119) 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 In Europe Vol. 1 - 3 (1963-64 UK 18-track mono 3-LP set on a dark blue & silver Riverside label, recorded live in Paris and Milan in 1961, with Charlie Rouse (tenor), John Ore (bass) & Frankie Dunlop (drums). Each part is housed in its respective front laminated pasted sleeve with extensive notes from Alan Bates on the reverse. There is some light creasing at the edges and a 1" split in the top of the Vol. 3 cover, but otherwise the spines are perfectly legible and the 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 5 By Monk By 5 (Scarce 1965 UK 5-track LP in MONO on a dark blue & silver Riverside 'reel and mic' logo label, in the Contemporary series. Contains five compositions by the great five: Monk, Thad Jones, Charlie Rouse, Sam Jones and Art Taylor. The front laminated pasted picture sleeve shows just a little wear along the top edge but remains in excellent condition for its age with near mint vinyl - great copy! RLP305) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Work! (1959 US issue of the 1957 5-track mono LP on a 'deep groove' Prestige label with 'RVG' etchings in the run-outs, featuring tracks recorded By Monk's Quintet & Trio, along with two tracks by the Sonny Rollins Quartet, front laminated pasted picture sleeve. This copy is strictly graded VG with tape reinforced edges top & bottom, with all text clearly legible including along the spine. The heavyweight vinyl is clean with just a few hairline scuffs & the odd light more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Monk's Dream (1970s Japanese 'SX68 Sound' audiophile issue of the 1963 8-track stereo LP, produced by Teo Macero with Charles Rouse, John Ore, & Frankie Dunlop, a significant addition to Monk's already legendary performances; back pasted picture sleeve with top card obi-strip. This copy is in the origonal open shrink therefore the sleeve has minimal wear, whilst the vinyl is in 'near as new' condition with very little signs of play SONP50103) more...
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THELONIOUS MONK Big Band & Quartet In Concert (1964 New Zealand 7-track stereo LP, recorded live at Lincoln Center, Philharmonic Hall, NYC on December 30, 1963. Also stars Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren & Frank Dunlop in the Quartet, as well as the likes of Nick Travis, Steve Lacy & Phil Woods in the Orchestra, gold stereo stickered laminated sleeve. The sleeve has a couple of small paper splits [spine & top flipback] but all text on both panels remains clearly legible, despite a little 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 (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 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 The Unique Thelonious Monk (1959 issue US 7-track 'deep groove' vinyl LP on the blue and silver Riverside label with on 'Inc' after the 'Bill Grauer Productions' credit at bottom, filled with very personal treatments of great standards such as Memories OfYou and Honeysuckle Rose, played alongside Oscar Pettiford on bass and Art Blakey on drums, pasted card picture sleeve. The sleeve has 5" seam split to the bottom and 2" split to the top, otherwise shows moderate we more...
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