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Ray Charles - At Newport (+2 bonus tracks) (ltd. ed.) (180g)
Ray Charles - At Newport (+2 bonus tracks) (ltd. ed.) (180g)
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Ray Charles – At Newport: The Legendary 1958 Live Vinyl LP
Immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of a pivotal 1958 performance with Ray Charles - At Newport. This seminal Jazz, Blues, and R&B vinyl LP captures the Genius at his raw, captivating best, delivering a warm analog sound that transports listeners straight to the festival stage.
About the Album
Recorded live at the iconic Newport Jazz Festival, this album showcases Ray Charles's unparalleled ability to blend gospel fervor with blues grit and jazz sophistication. It stands as a testament to his groundbreaking sound, a defining moment in the evolution of soul music and a cornerstone of his discography.
The Vinyl Experience
Experience the dynamic range and immediacy of this performance on a premium 180-gram Vinyl LP. Each needle drop reveals the nuanced interplay of his band and the raw power of Charles's vocals, offering an audiophile-grade journey into a legendary live set.
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Artist: Ray Charles
- Label: WaxTime
- Genre: Jazz/Blues/R&B
- Perfect For: Audiophiles, collectors, fans of live Jazz and R&B, 1950s music enthusiasts
Collector's Note
Few live recordings from the 1950s capture such an electrifying atmosphere, making this a pivotal piece for any serious collector seeking the roots of soul and R&B on wax.
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• Asia & Europe: 1 - 10 business days (USPS First Class, Priority, FedEx Express)
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Our dedicated vault team carefully packages and ships all orders within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive a tracking link immediately upon shipment so you can trace your package journey to your sound system.
We ship every vinyl record in premium double walled heavy duty cardboard mailers with thick bubble inserts and extra corner protectors. LPs are placed behind the jacket during transit to completely eliminate seam splits ensuring your record arrives in pristine condition.
To maintain our uncompromising grading integrity and preserve the delicate nature of physical media all vinyl record sales are final. Because our curators double inspect every copy under high intensity light and play test rare releases to verify audio fidelity we guarantee the exact condition and authenticity described before it leaves our vault.
We recommend gently wiping the record with a carbon fiber anti static brush before and after every playback to remove surface dust. For deep cleaning always use specialized alcohol free record cleaning fluid and a microfiber cloth wiping in a gentle circular motion following the grooves.
We strictly adhere to the Goldmine Grading Standard. Every archive copy is meticulously inspected under high intensity light. Any pre owned or rare import pressings are professionally play tested to guarantee the exact audio fidelity and grade described.
A 180g record is significantly thicker and heavier than standard vintage pressings. This added weight provides superior physical stability on the turntable platter reducing wow and flutter during playback and protecting the record from warping over time under changing temperature conditions.
Our expert curators spend years building direct networks with licensed international distributors private estates and legendary collectors around the globe. We only acquire original copy presses from verified RIAA certified pressing plants and trusted historic suppliers ensuring every archive item is one hundred percent authentic.