Deodato / Prelude
Deodato / Prelude
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Japan First Press! 1973 jazz-funk breakthrough — Deodato reimagines "Also Sprach Zarathustra" with flair.
Prelude marks Deodato’s landmark fusion of classical and jazz-funk, anchored by his hit arrangement Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001), which won the 1974 Grammy and soared in global charts. Joined by heavyweights like Ron Carter, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, and John Tropea, Prelude became CTI Records’ biggest-selling album and a hip-hop sample favorite.
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About the Condition
About the Condition
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| S (Sealed) | Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played. |
| M (Mint) | Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played. |
| EX (Excellent) | Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly. |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy. |
| VG (Very Good) | Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping. |
| G+ (Good Plus) | Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable. |
+ / − may be added to indicate slight variations (e.g. VG+, EX−).
We visually inspect every record, and we clean each one before shipping (play-testing when needed). Even new or great-looking vinyl—especially some Japanese pressings—can have light background noise. We grade carefully by eye and ear, but it’s still a human call, so please check the notes before buying.
