John Coltrane — First Meditations (For Quartet) (USED) Massacre Blistering solos

Blistering solos

This left no more copies in circulation

and on the day they were releasing their 2018 RSD release 'Live At KEXP

/ Compilation of recordings from 1954 and 1956 sessions / 4th compilation Pressing from Imperial Records 1962 the first was released in 1956 / Quite a bit of duplication between this 18-song collection and Night Train's previous disc -- but since this one contains both of his hits -- "Old Time Shuffle" and "Chica Boo" -- it wins hands down

while "Second Quarter" dips into techno territory

John Coltrane — First Meditations (For Quartet) (USED) Massacre Blistering solosUsed 1977 first pressing Media is VG++ to NM only minor insert sleeve markings. Artwork is graded conservatively as VG due to minor ringwear on front and back, mostly a slight discoloration. Has some minor spine wear at the opening right hand side. One of the great undiscovered secrets in the John Coltrane catalog, "First Meditations (For Quartet)" follows in the style of "A Love Supreme," recorded several months before, and is every bit as enjoyable.