John Coltrane Quartet — Ballads (UHQR Clarity Vinyl 45 RPM)

John Coltrane Quartet — Ballads (UHQR Clarity Vinyl 45 RPM)

This UHQR 45 RPM edition of Ballads by the John Coltrane Quartet delivers audiophile-grade sound on 200-gram Clarity Vinyl, offering the most detailed and dimensional version of this timeless Impulse! classic. Mastered by Ryan K. Smith from the original tapes and pressed at Quality Record Pressings, this limited release (5,000 copies) includes a deluxe box and a 12-page booklet featuring liner notes and rare session photos. Coltrane’s interpretations of romantic ballads gain new emotional resonance in this ultimate vinyl edition.

Specifications

• Format: 2LP 45 RPM Ultra High Quality Record (UHQR)
• Vinyl Type: 200-gram Clarity Vinyl®
• Limited Edition: 5,000 copies
• Mastering: Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, from original master tape
• Pressing: Quality Record Pressings
• Packaging: Deluxe UHQR box with hand-signed certificate of inspection
• Extras: 12" x 12" 12-page booklet with liner notes by Ashley Kahn and images by Jim Marshall
• Recording Dates: December 21, 1961; September 18 & November 13, 1962
• Studio: Rudy Van Gelder Studios

Tracklist

• Side 1
  • Say It (Over And Over Again) – 4:15
  • You Don't Know What Love Is – 5:11
• Side 2
  • Too Young To Go Steady – 4:20
  • All Or Nothing At All – 3:35
• Side 3
  • I Wish I Knew – 4:54
  • What's New – 3:43
• Side 4
  • It's Easy To Remember – 2:45
  • Nancy (With The Laughing Face) – 3:09