1. General information Artist: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers Album Title: Moanin' (originally released as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers) Label: Blue Note Catalog Number: BLP 4003 Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono, Album Country: US Released: 1960 (Early Repress) 2. Description This is a high-quality mono copy of Art Blakey’s hard-bop masterpiece, Moanin'. Featuring the legendary lineup of Lee Morgan, Benny Golson, Bobby Timmons, and Jymie Merritt, this album defined the Blue Note sound of the late 1950s. This specific version is an early mono repress, identifiable by the "47 West 63rd NYC" address on the labels. It remains one of the most essential recordings for any serious jazz collector. 3. Condition Sleeve: Graded 7.5 by Soft-Grading Certification (VMC), which aligns with a high Very Good Plus (VG+) to Excellent (EX) condition. The front cover art is vibrant, and the sleeve is well-preserved. Media: The vinyl shows a clean, glossy surface. Based on the professional certification attached to the sleeve, the record is in collector-grade condition. 4. Notes for collectors Edition Status: This is NOT a first edition. While it features the early "47 West 63rd" label address, the presence of the R [in circle] (registered trademark) symbol under the "E" in "NOTE" and the inclusion of "INC" in the company name indicate this is an early second issue/repress from approximately 1959 or 1960. The 1958 first pressing lacks the R [in circle] and "INC" on the labels. Certification: This copy includes a VMC Soft-Grading Certification, providing peace of mind regarding the visual grade of the jacket and vinyl. Mono Fidelity: This is a true Mono pressing, preferred by many audiophiles for its punchy, direct sound profile that matches the original recording intent. 5. Matrix/labels Label Address: Blue Note Records Inc • 47 West 63rd • NYC Trademarks: Includes R [in circle] under the "E" of "NOTE" and "INC" after "Blue Note Records." Deep Groove: Typically present on pressings of this era (please verify physical presence of the circular indentation in the label area). Back Cover Address: Blue Note Records Inc., 43 West 61st St., New York 23.