ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - S/T - Moanin'
Hard bop classic masterpiece, Mono 47 west 63rd st on A label & New York USA on B label, no DG, plastylite, RVG stamped in runout, 43 West 61st address on back cover, so likely pressed circa 60-62. Very strong wear on cover, large peel off along mouth on back, large light brown water damage a mold wear on back, small peel off on front, creas & warp on top spin corner, 2,5" split on top, blurry labels. Record plays w/ strong to very light noise, crackier on first tune of each side, ranges from weak to very solid VG-