John Coltrane / Coltrane in Tokyo Vol. 1
Japan Rare 2LP


MCA VIM – 4628 ~ 29

Appendices: "Original OBI”, “G/F Cover" & “Insert”

Description: This is scarce Japanese copy ( released in 1980 ) of his live double album, comin' with complete appendices. This double album was recorded live at Koseinenkin Hall, Tokyo, on July 22, 1966. Insert is with “Japanese liner notes”. It’s hard to find this item in complete shape even in our country nowadays. Scarce item from Japan to serious collector.

Bass – Jimmy Garrison
Drums – Rashied Ali
Piano – Alice Coltrane
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Pharoah Sanders
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – John Coltrane


Condition: VG/NM/NM ( Cover / Disc 1/2 )


COVER: Cover is good in condition, except for slightly worn corners & outer edges. Inside gate-fold, it’s lightly stained with minor brown spots on the left, while being clean outside. Otherwise it has no tear, ring-wear, dent, strip & writing…OK.

DISC 1/2: Both discs are nearly TOP in condition, keeping glossy. Each disc has a few spindle-marks on each label. Otherwise each disc has none of any scuff, scratch & hairline, which can be rated as “NM". No flaw on the groove of both… very clean discs, we guarantee you.

OBI: VG+, being lightly creased in the middle of right-rim of back side. Some faint spots are on the back side. Front side is clean.

INSERT: VG+, being slightly tanned on the surface of each side.

POSTER: VG ( still unused ), being with brown spots in places on the blank side, while being clean on the front side.