A superb Japanese pressing of Impressions by John Coltrane on Impulse! (P-5911), mastered using Direct Metal Mastering technology and originally released in 1983. This is a complete copy with original obi, insert, and inner sleeve, housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed liner notes documenting the recording sessions. The album features three classic recordings: A1 & B1 from the legendary Village Vanguard performance (November 5, 1961), A2 from September 18, 1962, and B2 from April 29, 1963. A truly exceptional collector's copy of one of Coltrane's most celebrated recordings. ⸻ Condition Sleeve (EX): The gatefold sleeve remains in excellent condition with only minimal wear. Light ringwear is present but does not detract from the overall presentation. The obi is in excellent condition and grading EX → EX Insert / Inner: Original printed inner sleeve notes included, clearly stating "Limited edition original recordings Impulse! Original packaging Direct Metal Mastering" → EX Vinyl (NM): The vinyl appears unplayed, retaining a pristine glossy finish with no visible marks, hairlines or signs of use. Exceptional condition → NM ⸻ Details * Japan pressing (1983) * Impulse! P-5911 * Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) * Gatefold sleeve * Complete with original obi * Printed inner sleeve included * Original Impulse! packaging * Stereo ⸻ Final Remarks An exceptional Japanese DMM pressing offering: * Pristine NM vinyl * Excellent EX gatefold sleeve * Original obi included * Complete with all inserts * Direct Metal Mastering edition A rare and highly collectible copy of Impressions in near-mint condition, representing the absolute finest in Coltrane reissue presentation from the early 1980s Japanese pressing era.