Lady In Satin Billie Holiday 2015 reissue Vinyl Record

Lady In Satin Billie Holiday 2015 reissue Vinyl Record

Cover: VG ++ (Near mint)
Record: VG ++ (Near mint)
We grade our records conservatively.

Lady In Satin was recorded towards the end of Billie Holiday's career when her voice had been affected by years of hardship, addiction, and health issues. Despite this, her emotional delivery on the album remains deeply moving. The record features lush orchestral arrangements by Ray Ellis, which contrast with Holiday’s fragile, raw vocals, making it one of her most hauntingly beautiful albums.

Notable Tracks:

1. "I'm a Fool to Want You"
2. "For Heaven's Sake"
3. "You Don’t Know What Love Is"
4. "I Get Along Without You Very Well"
5. "Violets for Your Furs"

Each track captures the depth of emotion Billie Holiday brought to her later recordings, with a particular focus on themes of heartbreak, longing, and despair.

2015 Reissue Features:

• Remastered Audio: The 2015 reissue offers remastered sound for audiophiles, preserving the warmth and richness of Holiday’s voice and the orchestral arrangements on high-quality 180-gram vinyl.
• Packaging: The reissue retains the original album artwork, giving it a vintage feel with a fresh, clean presentation.
• Pressing Quality: Known for its great sound clarity and faithful reproduction of the original release, this reissue provides a superior listening experience for modern vinyl collectors.

Legacy:

Lady In Satin is often described as Billie Holiday’s swan song, an album that captures her vulnerability and emotional depth. It’s a cherished piece of her discography and a significant album in jazz and vocal music history. This 2015 vinyl reissue makes the timeless album accessible to a new generation of listeners and collectors.

For fans of Billie Holiday or jazz aficionados, this record is a must-have addition to any collection, combining classic artistry with modern sound quality.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Perfect in every way. No scuffs, scratches, or signs of wear. The sleeve is also flawless.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The record and sleeve are nearly perfect. The record may have very minor signs of use, like faint sleeve marks, but no noticeable defects.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The record has slight wear, including light scuffs or minor surface noise, but still plays well. The sleeve may have some wear like slight ring wear or minor creasing.

• Very Good (VG): The record shows more significant wear, with visible scuffs or light scratches, and may have more noticeable surface noise or pops. The sleeve will have visible signs of aging or wear, such as seam splits or ring wear.

• Good Plus (G+) / Good (G): The record plays through without skipping but has considerable wear, including surface noise and scratches. The sleeve may have significant damage such as tears, writing, or heavy ring wear.

• Fair (F) / Poor (P): The record is heavily damaged, scratched, or warped, and may not play through without skipping or repeating. The sleeve will likely have extensive damage.
  
  Album cover grading:
  

  • Mint (M): Perfect condition, with no signs of wear. No seam splits, creases, ring wear, writing, or discoloration. Extremely rare.

  • Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover is nearly flawless. It may have the slightest hint of wear but no major defects. Corners are sharp, and no creases or fading.

  • Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as slight ring wear, small corner dings, or minor seam wear. There may be some small writing or a light crease, but overall it’s well-kept.

  • Very Good (VG): More noticeable wear, including ring wear, seam splits, small tears, or writing. The artwork may be slightly faded, but the cover is still functional and not heavily damaged.

  • Good Plus (G+) / Good (G): Significant wear, including heavy ring wear, noticeable seam splits, major creasing, or large amounts of writing. The cover may have significant damage but still holds the record.

  • Fair (F) / Poor (P): Extremely worn or damaged, with large tears, missing parts, major seam splits, or heavy writing. The cover may be heavily deteriorated or even unusable.