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I just received this LP as a gift from my nephew.
He bought this 2019 version, and knew that I would also like it, so he purchased another for me.
I have the original 1962 Mono release, Herbie Hancocks’ debut album.
My nephew is the guy that I built one of my 700b’s for when he graduated with his Masters
Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He wanted to hear this version on the Model ONE. (The “WOW” Machine).
I opened it, and to both our surprise, it was White vinyl. I cannot find any of these that are listed as being pressed on White vinyl, so this appears to be an odd one. He bought it in a local record shop, same place as he got his version, also 80th anniversary of Blue Note, pressed in Germany, but his is Black vinyl.
He was indeed impressed, as was I, at the superb detail through the Model ONE. The Model One is simply amazing !! Personally, I am not a fan of colored vinyl, but have it on LP’s back into the late 40’s, I will always go out of my way to get a black vinyl copy of an LP. If they are dirty/dusty etc, it’s just easier to see on black vinyl. This is a super nice pressing of a great LP. Freddie Hubbard is on Trumpet, and Dexter Gordon on Sax. My nephew did “borrow” my original 1962 version….and I do not loan any of my recordings out as a rule. His 700b has not missed a beat since I built it for him with the full WOPL treatment.

Herbie Hancock – Takin’ Off
Blue Note ST-84109 -- Stereo
Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series 180 gram
Released in 2019 – Germany -- White Vinyl
Original Release May, 1962 (Hancock’s Debut LP)
Original Rudy van Gelder Recording

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This one’s for Gene !!!
Set the Model One for 1974 and RUSH’s debut album came up.
This album has to be played Loud :D.
“Working Man”…… cranking , ...... great LP.

Rush
Debut Album – First Pressing – 1974
Mercury – SRM-1-1011
Terre Haute Pressing
 

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