RECORD DETAILS:
  • Format: Double LP

  • Title: THE BEST OF BRITISH JAZZ

  • Artists: Alex Welsh, Dudley Moore, Cleo Laine, etc.

  • Tracks:
      Side 1:
      1. Alex Welsh - Dippermouth Blues (4:42)
      2. Alex Welsh - Maple Leaf Rag (6:42)
      3. Alan Elsdon & His Jazz Band - Two Deuces (4:55)
      4. Alan Elsdon & His Jazz Band - Four Or Five Times (3:27)
      5. Chris Barber Band - Jazz Lips (2:37)
      6. Chris Barber Band - Original Charleston Strut (2:50)

      Side 2:
      1. Max Collie Rhythm Aces - I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby (4:08)
      2. Max Collie Rhythm Aces - Fidgety Fingers (2:50)
      3. Rod Mason - The Girls Go Crazy Bout The Way I Walk (4:23)
      4. Rod Mason - Save It Pretty Mama (3:23)
      5. Alex Welsh & His Band, George Chisholm, Bruce Turner - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans (3:27)
      6. Alex Welsh & His Band, George Chisholm, Bruce Turner - Rockin Chair (6:28)

      Side 3:
      1. Freddy Randall - The Man I Love (3:31)
      2. Freddy Randall - Whats New (3:12)
      3. Dave Shepherd - Blues for A Black Girl (3:57)
      4. Dave Shepherd - Rock A Bye (3:17)
      5. Humphrey Lyttelton, Buddy Tate - Kansas City Woman (5:45)
      6. Humphrey Lyttelton, Buddy Tate - Outswinger (5:30)

      Side 4:
      1. John Surman & Joe Temperley - Cotton Tail (5:40)
      2. The Kenny Clarke - Francy Boland Band, Tony Coe - Holloway (3:02)
      3. Dudley Moore - Cornfield (5:00)
      4. Dudley Moore - Waltz For Suzie (4:25)
      5. Cleo Laine, John Dankworth - Perdido (2:25)
      6. Cleo Laine, John Dankworth - It's A Pity To Say Goodnight (2:45)

  • Label: Black Lion

  • Cat. No: BLPX 12170/1

  • Country: UK

  • Year: 1977

  • Sleeve: Laminated gatefold sleeve

  • Other Information: Compilation; Stereo

CONDITION:

  • Record: The records have a couple of very light surface marks but play as EXCELLENT or better (all sides)

  • Labels: Clean and bright, no writing

  • Sleeve: EXCELLENT condition
GRADING SYSTEM

  • MINT: The record is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The sleeve and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

  • EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

  • VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

  • GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

  • FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

  • POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.