John Coltrane – Lush Life

Coltrane is an institution and every album of his is worth buying. It basically depends on how good the release is. This album is from his successful period, when he was able to record two or three solo albums per year and collaborate on several others. For example the first half in the trio is lively and immediate with subtle tempo changes in Trane's original even without the piano in the rhythm. At the time of its publication, he had already completed significant works not only in his work but also from the point of view of jazz history. His talent was so great that if he were alive, he would probably have played with the Beatles in the studio or at a concert. The standard-played album still seems fresh and timeless. Of course also thanks to Van Gelder's great sound. Vinyl is sold in a quality, anti-static inner sleeve of about Dynavox or MOFI. Highly recommended reissue.

I'm not seeing it listed as such, but is this mono?

The Transatlntic pressing is better than the prestige pressing. Amazing sound and sonics.

Excellent clean sounding record not a single pop perfect pressing

This pressing is nice and clean. Not really as good as the original pressing, but that is most often the case.

If you can find a NM copy of this for around $30.- it would be a decent price.

superb pressing! just got mine today, new still sealed.
sounds wonderful with my mono cartridge!

Discogs release record entry says Mono. I find this pressing superb, and not impacted by the blue vinyl (pressing plants have solved the color vinyl = inferior sound some time ago). A fine value to complement a number or more prestigious Coltrane titles that I have in various "Audiophile" pressings (Classic, Acoustic Sounds, etc.). This rivals them with Coltrane front and center of a ballad-quiet rhythm section (mostly sans piano), sweet music fit for a rainy day - the title track alone is worth owning this LP. GEAR: Dynavector 10x5 MkII, EAR Classic Phono Stage, Parasound HINT 6, ATC SCM 11s.

This seems to be reissued as part of Craft Jazz Essentials, was hoping it was a cheaper version of the previous Kevin Gray mastered release on Craft but run out suggests it's this version. Still, it's a great pressing and sounds great to my ears.

Easily the best and most affordable version of this album available to those who can't get a OG

Lovely recording and pressing. Full and clear sound, dynamic, engaging. Highly recommended.