Sample Image5 photosWith Obi (foxing, slightly faded) and Insert (foxing). Record: slightly warped, some minor lines. Cover: ring wear, corner bump, some scuff, upper side slightly damaged, foxing.
Available Pressings
Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!AS-20, A-201962US+ Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$14.00
Sample Image5 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962
First catalogue number on labels and back cover, second on front cover and spine.
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Notes on runout:
Both sides: all etched except 'STEREO' & 'RVG' stamped
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: AS-20・A STEREO LW RVG (Runout, Side A - see notes)
- Matrix / Runout: AS-20・B STEREO LW RVG (Runout, Side B - see notes)
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Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!NY 161963Japan+ Insertfrom$7.00
Sample Image4 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Product of AM-PAR RECORD CORP.
Impulse NY 16
Mono
King Record Co., Ltd. Japan
Includes Japanese liner notes.
Deep groove.
Flipback cover.
(C) 1963
On front cover:
SHELLY MANNE COURTESY OF CONTEMPORARY RECORDS
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
The Japanese liner notes describe "このLPでは珍しくホーキンスがピアノを弾いている（第2面第3曲） (Hawkins plays the piano as he should in this LP: Side 2, track 3)."
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Album title:
- 234 (On front sleeve)
- 2-3-4 (On labels, Japanese liner notes)
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other: ￥1,500 (Price Code)
- Matrix / Runout: A-20 (ILBT 269) (On Label, Side A)
- Matrix / Runout: A-20 (ILBT 270) (On Label, Side B)
- Matrix / Runout: 〄 ILBT269-1-1-3 (Runout, Side A)
- Matrix / Runout: 〄 ILBT270-1-2-1 (Runout, Side B)
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Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!AS-20, A-201969US+ OBI, + Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$6.00
Sample Image9 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962
First catalogue number on labels and back cover, second on front cover and spine.
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Notes on runout:
Both sides: all etched except 'STEREO' & 'RVG' stamped with hand etched “LW” both sides
No (R) beneath impulse! Or ABC Records and NY zip-code indicating pre late 1970. Black/Red label in use 1968-1970 and Japanese insert has a Copyright (C) of 1969 so this is either a ‘68 or ‘69 pressing.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: AS-20・A STEREO LW RVG (Runout, Side A - see notes)
- Matrix / Runout: AS-20・B STEREO LW RVG (Runout, Side B - see notes)
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!AS-201969US+ OBI, + Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$12.00
Sample Image6 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Reissue from ca. 1968-1972. No exact year given. This issue is using the old laminated cover of the 1962 original with obsolete references to ABC-Paramount Records, Inc. Correct company and catalog number credits printed on center labels
Center labels: Black background, silver and white text print, red borders. "impulse!" and "abc" in multicoloured boxes.
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Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962.
Shelly Manne - courtesy of Contemporary Records.
A1: Tempo Music Inc.-ASCAP
A2,A3,B3: Foundation Music-ASCAP
B1: United Music Corp.-ASCAP
B2: Shapiro Bernstein & Co.-ASCAP
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout: RVG AS-20-A STEREO (Runout, Side A)
- Matrix / Runout: RVG AS-20-B STEREO (Runout, Side B)
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!SR 3062, SR-30621970Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$16.00
Sample Image7 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train = A列車で行こう
- A2. The Sicks Of Us = シックス・オブ・アス
- A3. Slowly = スロウリー
- B1. Lean On Me = リーン・オン・ミー
- B2. Cherokee = チェロキー
- B3. Me And Some Drums = ミー・アンド・サム・ドラムス
Notes
Gatefold sleeve with obi and insert. Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962. Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3, as confirmed on later releases. A1: Tempo Music Inc.-ASCAP A2, A3, B3: Foundation Music-ASCAP B1: United Music Corp.-ASCAP B2: Shapiro Bernstein & Co.-ASCAP
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: AS 20 (SILBT 2810) N (Side A label)
- Matrix / Runout: AS 20 (SILBT 2811) N (Side B label)
- Matrix / Runout: 〄 SILBT 2810-4 (Side A runout, stamped)
- Matrix / Runout: 〄 SILBT 2811 B-1 (Side B runout, stamped)
- Price Code: ¥2,000 (List price)
- Rights Society: ASCAP
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!IMP-880851973Japan+ OBI, + Insert, + Inner Sleevefrom$7.00
Sample Image8 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962.
With one sheet Japanese insert with printed text only.
Front page informs slightly different timings (#A1=7:38; #A2=6:03; #A3=5:37; #B1=6:30; #B2=3:31; #B3=6:05).
Back of the page with Japanese liner notes and Credits, correctly mentioning Hawkins' piano contribution on #B3.
Indeed Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3 (not credited on Original sleeve).
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Rights Society: FOLSTER
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
Vinyl, LP x1ABC Impulse!YP-8551-AI1977Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$17.00
Sample Image4 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962
Impulse Records
A product of ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.
℗ 1977 Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
発売元 ・ 日本コロムビア株式会社
Made in Japan
¥2,200
Includes Japanese liner notes.
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Additional Notes
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
Vinyl, LP x1MCA RecordsVIM-55441979Japan+ OBI, + Insertfrom$10.00
Sample Image5 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Additional Notes
Vinyl, LP x1MCA RecordsVIM-46541982Japan+ Insertfrom$14.00
Sample ImageTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Additional Notes
Vinyl, LP x1ABC Impulse!AS-20US+ Inner Sleevefrom$6.00
Sample Image3 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also,
Additional Notes
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
Vinyl, LP x1Impulse!AS-20US+ Inner Sleevefrom$12.00
Sample Image6 photosTracklist
- A1. Take The "A" Train
- A2. The Sicks Of Us
- A3. Slowly
- B1. Lean On Me
- B2. Cherokee
- B3. Me And Some Drums
Notes
Reissue No exact year given. This issue is using the old laminated cover of the 1962 original with obsolete references to ABC-Paramount Records, Inc. Correct company and catalog number credits printed on center labels
Center labels: Green, blue and purple
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Recorded Feb. 5 and 8, 1962.
Shelly Manne - courtesy of Contemporary Records.
Coleman Hawkins did play piano on B3.
Later releases, e.g. 4523259 acknowledged Coleman Hawkins piano part on B3.
Also, gives Coleman Hawkins piano credits.
Additional Notes
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: AS-20-A T1 Ø (Side A, etched)
Data provided by Discogs — View on Discogs
