John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
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Japan Pressing.
1965 Impulse! spiritual-jazz cornerstone — John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” (Classic Quartet, Van Gelder).
Recorded in one session on December 9, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio and issued by Impulse! in January 1965, “A Love Supreme” condenses Coltrane’s Classic Quartet—McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, Elvin Jones—into a four-part suite: Acknowledgement, Resolution, Pursuance, Psalm. It’s devotional, but also deeply practical for listeners and selectors: the opening bass ostinato and vocal mantra in “Acknowledgement” offer iconic entry points; “Resolution” punches with modal drive; “Pursuance” surges into an Elvin drum feature before settling into the prayer-like “Psalm,” where Trane essentially “reads” his poem on the horn. Originals came on Impulse! (mono A-77 / stereo AS-77). More than a museum piece, it’s a living document that still moves rooms and minds.
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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−).
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