Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays With Bonus Album 1962 OG Vinyl SW-1675

Nat King Cole Sings/George Shearing Plays With Bonus Album SW-1675

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG (has seam split)
Inner Sleeve:
Record: VG+

We conservatively grade our records.

Nat King Cole Sings / George Shearing Plays (1962, Original Vinyl, SW-1675) is a sophisticated and elegant collaboration between two musical legends: Nat King Cole, with his smooth, velvety voice, and George Shearing, known for his refined jazz piano style. Released on Capitol Records, this album is a masterful blend of jazz, swing, and pop standards, showcasing the chemistry between Cole’s vocals and Shearing’s arrangements.

The bonus album often refers to the inclusion of a second LP or supplementary tracks in certain editions, adding further depth to the listening experience.

Overview:

• Title: Nat King Cole Sings / George Shearing Plays
• Artists: Nat King Cole and George Shearing
• Release Year: 1962
• Label: Capitol Records (Catalog #: SW-1675)
• Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Easy Listening

Track Listing:

Side One:

1. "September Song"
2. "Pick Yourself Up"
3. "I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good)"
4. "Let There Be Love"
5. "Azure-Te"
6. "Lost April"

Side Two:

7. "A Beautiful Friendship"
8. "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)"
9. "Serenata"
10. "I'm Lost"
11. "There's a Lull in My Life"
12. "Don’t Go"

Key Features:

• Dynamic Duo: Nat King Cole’s expressive voice perfectly complements George Shearing’s intricate piano and lush orchestral arrangements.
• Classic Standards: Includes timeless tracks like "Let There Be Love" and "Fly Me to the Moon."
• Mood and Style: The album delivers a warm, romantic ambiance, ideal for lovers of classic jazz and vocal stylings.
• Bonus Album: Some releases feature additional material, enhancing its value for collectors.

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.