General information Artist: Bobby Hutcherson Title: Stick-Up! Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Label: Blue Note Catalog Number: BST 84244 Country: US Year: 1968 Pressing: Original First Pressing Description Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio, Stick-Up! is a cornerstone of late-60s post-bop. This 1968 release captures Hutcherson at a creative peak, leading a quintet of jazz giants—Joe Henderson (tenor sax), McCoy Tyner (piano), Herbie Lewis (bass), and Billy Higgins (drums). The album is renowned for its intricate compositions and the first-ever recorded collaboration between Hutcherson and Tyner, making it an essential historical document of the Blue Note era. Condition Vinyl: Sealed (M). The vinyl remains protected in its original factory-sealed inner sleeve, ensuring it is untouched and unplayed. Cover: AU (Authentic). The cover has been professionally assessed and encapsulated by Vintage Media Grading (VMG). It features the correct "1776 Broadway, New York 10019" address on the back, consistent with early Liberty-era issues. Notes for collectors STRICTLY FIRST PRESSING. This is the definitive 1968 original US stereo issue. As Blue Note was a "Division of Liberty Records" at the time of this release, the Liberty-branding on the labels and the 1776 Broadway address are the hallmarks of a genuine first press. Sealed copies of original 1960s Blue Note LPs are vanishingly rare, and with a professional AU certification, this specimen represents a significant investment opportunity for collectors seeking "museum-quality" jazz records. Matrix/labels Labels: Blue and white "Blue Note Records • A Division of Liberty Records, Inc." labels. Runout Stamps: Features the "VAN GELDER" master stamper on both sides. Matrix Numbers: Side A: BNST 84244 A / Side B: BNST 84244 B.