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THIS IS NOT A TEST PRESSING, BUT FOR AN ACTUAL, FINAL RELEASE, BLUE LABEL PRODUCTION COPY!! Thanks for making CliffToneRecords the number one re-seller of Music Matters Jazz titles with over 1,000 titles sold! Thanks to all of our Customers! These titles are NEW and SEALED in the highly regarded trademark Music Matters heavy gatefold jackets featuring the amazing photographs of Francis Wolff which depict the studio session players in candid pose. These are not test pressings! Actual final blue label, production copies. Please refer to the MMJ website for information an these special releases For sale are several Original 45 RPM copies from the Definitive Blue Note Reissue Series by Music Matters Jazz. These are some of the most desirable reissue records ever produced. The 45 RPM format provides exceptional clarity, dynamics and soundstage. This series was offered in loose bags with the Music Matters Blue Hype Sticker and mastered by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray. However, Hoffman only participated in about half the titles in this incredible partnership between Gray and Hoffman. The first 1000 copies were numbered with sticker on the back and the balance of the total 2500 copies, approx. 1500 were unnumbered. This title is a Numbered copy: 755 Music Matters Jazz Original Release, MMBLP-1557, Lee Morgan, Volume 3, Mono!, 45RPM, 2LP, 180 Gram, Gatefold Jacket, Released in 2010, Mastered by Kevin Gray and/or Steve Hoffman, part of the Blue Note Definitive 45RPM Reissue Series! Rare! We haven't had many of these to sell! Mono offering from the Music Matters Catalog! A special offering of authentic Music Matters Original releases. Each title offered had been inspected by the Music Matters team. Each album is in SEALED, new condition with. If you missed the original Blue Note Definitive Vinyl Reissue Series by Music Matters Jazz, this is the chance. This is a great opportunity to own a Music Matters Jazz record and enjoy the amazing qualities and stunning dynamics typical of the Music Matters reissue series. This is a genuine blue label, MMJ release. Please refer to the Music Matters Jazz website for more information on this series of records. The Music Matters Jazz records are probably the most sought after and desired audiophile records ever produced. The MMJ records render some of the finest detail, amazing soundstage and musicality of these acclaimed recordings. This is a great opportunity to own a Music Matters Jazz record that may be long out of print and selling for several hundreds of dollars. Music Matters records have set the standard as the greatest Blue Note reissues as these records offer amazing sound, clarity and realism so you can enjoy the amazing qualities and stunning dynamics. These records are produced from the original master tapes and employed an all analog manufacturing process. This may be the last opportunity to acquire an MMJ all analog, "mastered from the original tape" Blue Note record. More and more records from other companies are being released from a digital hi-rez file manufacturing process, even when they say "mastered from the original tapes". Shipping: We are currently only shipping to the Continental USA. We use sturdy, one inch record mailers and when required, larger boxes. We take great care to package the records. We like to say that base shipping is included for free. But based on the anticipated final value or sales price, we are adding in a pre-designated charge for additional services like insurance, signature confirmation and expedited shipping where we can. This surcharge is for both the benefit of the buyer and seller and to cover increased in shipping rates. Disclaimer and Customer Service: We, and this transaction are not affiliated with Music Matters Jazz. Should you have a record that is unplayable or contains a significant defect, please contact us first. We may be able to replace the copy. But note, all records have been visually inspected. Please note, the actual photos of 'white jacket' or label may differ, within the same title. some have open label jackets, some have closed label jackets. Also note, a Test Pressing may show evidence of factory or engineer play as they are designed to evaluate the stampers. Standard Warranty of Records: All records potentially have some miniscule pressing or handling artifact which may include tics. None of these should affect the play and we cannot return or replace records that have these standard artifacts. All records have been visually inspected. Topical or miniscule paper sleeve marks, and other signs of incidental handling will not cause audible surface noise. All records should be cleaned prior to play to remove mold release agents caused in manufacturing and packaging. Cleaning of records is a standard requirement and the best way to enjoy the full aural spectrum of the recording. Thank you and bid with confidence as we have excellent feedback.