John Coltrane's iconic album 'Black Pearls' is a must - have for jazz lovers. Released in 1968 in the US by Prestige, this LP vinyl record is a repressed stereo version. It features the styles of Hard Bop and Post Bop. The label numbers are Prestige – PR 7316 and Prestige – PRST 7316. The tracklist includes 'Black Pearls' (13:05) written by Billy Graham, 'Lover Come Back To Me' (7:25) by Hammerstein and Romberg, and 'Sweet Sapphire Blues' (18:20) by R. Weinstock. The album was recorded in Hackensack, NJ on May 23, 1958, with a dark blue trident label. Key musicians include Paul Chambers on bass, Art Taylor on drums, Red Garland on piano, John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, and Donald Byrd on trumpet. Michael Gold provided the liner notes in Apr. 1964, Rudy Van Gelder did the recording, and Bob Weinstock supervised the production.
Using this vinyl record is easy. Just place it on a compatible turntable, gently drop the needle onto the starting groove, and enjoy the beautiful jazz music. When handling the record, make sure your hands are clean to avoid leaving fingerprints or dirt on the surface, which could affect the sound quality. After each use, store the record in its sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will prevent warping and damage. Also, be careful when removing and inserting the record from the sleeve to avoid scratching it. With proper care, this record will provide you with many years of great listening.
