John Coltrane My Favorite Things MONO 1961 OG US First Press 1361

John Coltrane My Favorite Things MONO 1961 OG US First Press 1361
**MONO Original First Press**

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG (has small writing on back cover)
Inner Sleeve: Generic
Record: VG- (writing on label, some scuff marks and light non feel scratches)
1361
We conservatively grade our records.

John Coltrane – My Favorite Things (1961, Original US First Pressing, Atlantic 1361, MONO) is a seminal jazz album that marked a pivotal moment in Coltrane’s career. This record introduced Coltrane’s mastery of the soprano saxophone and features his iconic reimagining of the title track. With its blend of modal jazz and adventurous improvisation, the album helped define a new era of jazz innovation.

Key Details:

• Artist: John Coltrane
• Album Title: My Favorite Things
• Release Year: 1961
• Label: Atlantic Records
• Catalog Number: 1361 (MONO)
• Genre: Jazz, Modal Jazz

Tracklist:

1. My Favorite Things
2. Everytime We Say Goodbye
3. Summertime
4. But Not for Me

Notable Features:

• Title Track: Coltrane’s transformative take on My Favorite Things became a jazz standard, showcasing his modal approach and improvisational brilliance.
• Innovative Style: Pioneering use of soprano saxophone, blending traditional jazz with avant-garde elements.
• Historic Significance: An essential release that cemented Coltrane’s legacy as a leading figure in jazz.

The original mono pressing of My Favorite Things is highly sought after by audiophiles and collectors for its warm, authentic sound and historical importance, making it a prized piece of any vinyl collection.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.