Hot on the heels of DG Classics The Original Sources series UMG announced another series for the Decca and Philips catalogs. Decca Pure Analogue
The first batch of reissues is coming in January and includes:
Sibelius Symphonies 5 & 7, Tapiola: Davis/BSO on Philips (four-track)
Stravinsky Rite of Spring: Solti/CSO on Decca
Strauss, et al. New Year’s Day Concert in Vienna: Boskovsky/VPO on Decca
This rarity will be getting its first official reissue on LP in December courtesy Universal and the ‘British Jazz Explosion’ series.
I have an original and also the 2004 ‘Impressed’ CD but will be picking this one up as a play copy.
Never heard this one and I heard that the acoustics aren’t great. The original release was on a budget label I think. I do have Seamen’s LP on UK Verve with the Tony Lee Trio.
Presumably ‘Morgan Blue Town’ has something to do with Barry Morgan and Morgan Studios?
It’s good to hear that they are continuing with the British Jazz Explosion series of vinyl reissues. I’m still hoping for a reissue of Stonehenge by William Russo and The London Jazz Orchestra…
good grief what am i seeing here, pass
Martin
Surprisingly, the Russo didn’t appear in either the ‘Impressed’ or Vocalion CD reissues (although ‘Russo In London’ did) so maybe there is a legal issue applicable to the Stonehenge album?
Ironically Trilothons from the album made it in stereo onto the original Jazz Explosion Lansdowne compilation LP.
The only CD issue I can see is one from GM Recordings released in 1990. So maybe there is a legal or licensing issue as you speculate.
The Style Council - Cafe Bleu (Special Edition) (2026) Polydor
3 LP edition featuring the lp plus lots of previously unheard alternate, demos and mixes very excited for this deep dive into this brilliant debut full LP from the Style Council. Also available on CD.
Admittedly it’s overpriced but if you don’t already own the excellent but pricey UHQR or Classic Records copies then it might be for you.
Even copies of the Music on Vinyl reissue will sent you back north of £35 and the Classic Records double lp which is essentially the same in mint condition will cost a bit more than this AP reissue. I’m not defending the pricing it’s expensive no doubt but there is a market for it and it will sell.
Johnny Griffin - A Blowin Session, BN/Classic Vinyl (2025)
Recorded just prior to Blue Train for which John Coltrane would recruit the rising star of the Jazz trumpet Lee Morgan the session also features Hank Mobley and was put together to replicate a live performance.
Zakir Hussain - Making Music, ECM (2025)
Released for the first time on vinyl and probably my favourite ECM title I’m very happy for this reissue featuring Hariprasad Chaurasia John McLaughlin and Jan Garbarek it’s also one of my favourite recordings featuring John McLaughlin.
Thanks!
Martin
Donald Byrd - Byrd Jazz, Transition /Sam Records (2025)
Although I’m a big fan of both Donald Byrd, Yusef Lateef and Sam Records the near £50 being asked for this live recording is a bit much for what it is. No doubt Sam Records and Pallas have done there very best but the recording is well below par and it’s also the 2nd ‘Limited Edition’ run of 1000 copies.
Brilliant cover art though.
Is that the one with Anouar Brahem too? Doesn’t say so on the cover of your image but I thought he too was on it. I shall order in any event.
I don’t think it is the first time on vinyl? I have a copy on vinyl from a long time ago.
You are correct it was released once before back in 1987.
Not sure but Anouar did play alongside Shaukat Hussain on Jan Garbarek’s Madar which was also reissued recently.
