Eric Dolphy – At The Five Spot, Volume I captures the revolutionary multi-instrumentalist in his natural habitat—live on stage—preserved in this superb Japanese reissue that documents one of the most electrifying nights in jazz history. Originally recorded in 1961, this 1978 Japanese pressing captures Dolphy's legendary quintet at New York's famed Five Spot Café, presenting avant-garde jazz at its most immediate and thrilling. The Japanese pressing reveals the historic live performance with stunning clarity. From the explosive opening to the intricate interplay between Dolphy's bass clarinet and Booker Little's trumpet, every moment of this legendary session emerges with breathtaking presence. The rhythm section of Mal Waldron, Richard Davis, and Ed Blackwell creates a dynamic, responsive foundation that benefits from the superior Japanese audio engineering. The album's fearless exploration of harmony and rhythm sounds more urgent and revolutionary than ever in this pristine pressing, capturing the raw energy of jazz's avant-garde movement in full flight. This copy is exceptional for its near-mint condition throughout. The OBI strip remains crisp and vibrant, the insert is flawless with original photography and liner notes perfectly preserved, and the vinyl surface plays with the warm, detailed sound that Japanese jazz pressings are renowned for. The classic cover artwork—featuring the iconic Prestige design—looks particularly striking in this Japanese edition, perfectly capturing the historic significance of these recordings. A priceless document of jazz history, preserving a legendary night of musical innovation in collector's dream condition. DETAILED TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Artist / Title: Eric Dolphy - At The Five Spot, Volume I Format / Pressing: Vinyl LP - Japanese Reissue Label & Catalog Number: Prestige SMJ-6572 Year / Country: 1978 - Japan Sleeve/Cover Condition: Near Mint - Minimal handling evidence, sharp corners, clean surfaces Media Condition: Near Mint - Visually pristine, no visible defects, plays with perfect clarity Contents: Complete with original OBI strip and insert TRACKLIST Side One: 1. The Prophet Side Two: 1. Bee Vamp 2. The Meeting COLLECTOR'S HIGHLIGHTS Rarity: Japanese reissue in exceptional near-mint condition Special Features: Includes all original Japanese elements - OBI strip and insert Musical Content: Historic live recording featuring Booker Little and Mal Waldron Authenticity: Confirmed by Prestige catalog number SMJ-6572 SALE TERMS & SHIPPING Shipping: Within 1 or 2 business days after payment Packaging: Professional, secure vinyl mailer | Record shipped outside the cover to prevent seam splits Vinyl Care: All our vinyl records are professionally cleaned with an ultrasonic machine before shipping. We also include a free outer sleeve and new inner sleeve. Shipping Areas: Worldwide Payment: Required within 3 days after auction closes ABOUT THE SELLER A passionate collector for over 30 years, my journey through music has been a lifelong adventure. With the creation of STREAMZER, I've chosen to share this profound love for music and records with enthusiasts around the world. Each record from my collection has been carefully selected, stored in optimal conditions, and handled with the respect that these musical treasures deserve. I'm delighted to offer these pieces to fellow music lovers who understand their true value. Happy bidding! Musically, Olivier