Harry James & His Big Band – The King James Version LP Vinyl Record (1976, Sheffield Lab Direct-to-Disc)

Artist / Label

• Artist: Harry James & His Big Band

• Album: The King James Version

• Label: Sheffield Lab (Lab 3)

• Format: Direct-to-disc audiophile pressing

• Country: USA pressing, imported to Australia

• Year: 1976

Description

A highly collectible audiophile LP: The King James Version by Harry James & His Big Band, recorded direct-to-disc at Wylie Chapel, California, in July 1976 and released by Sheffield Lab.

This record is legendary among hi-fi collectors for its unmatched sound quality, capturing James and his orchestra with clarity, warmth, and immediacy that only direct-to-disc can deliver.

Features jazz standards such as “Corner Pocket,” “Cherokee,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” and “Blues Stay Away From Me.”

Tracklist

Side One

1. Corner Pocket

2. Lara’s Theme

3. Cherokee

4. More Splutie, Please

Side Two

1. Don’t Be That Way

2. Sweet Georgia Brown

3. Shiny Stockings

4. Blues Stay Away From Me

Condition

• Vinyl: Excellent – shiny and well cared for, minimal marks.

• Sleeve: Very good – light edge and corner wear.

• Labels: Clean and intact.

Collector’s Notes

This is considered one of the most important direct-to-disc audiophile jazz LPs ever released. Essential for jazz lovers, trumpet collectors, and anyone building a serious hi-fi vinyl library.

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