Coltrane - The John Coltrane Quartet (1LP Vinyl)

Coltrane by The John Coltrane Quartet.

Few albums capture the John Coltrane Quartet at a more pivotal moment than this self-titled 1962 statement, originally released on Impulse! as AS-21. Cut across a handful of sessions in the spring and summer of that year, it finds Coltrane and his group settling into the deep, searching identity that would define one of the most celebrated partnerships in jazz history.

The record opens with "Out Of This World," a sweeping, hypnotic performance that stretches out with the kind of modal patience the quartet had begun to make its signature. It is followed by "Soul Eyes," a ballad of aching lyricism that closes out the first side and shows the group's gift for tenderness and restraint alongside its more expansive impulses.

Turn the record over and the character shifts again. "The Inch Worm," recorded April 11, 1962, transforms a simple, almost nursery-like melody into something mesmerizing and hypnotic, a study in how the quartet could take unassuming material and open it into wide, exploratory territory. "Tunji," pronounced Toon-gee, brings a warm, brooding weight, while "Miles' Mode" closes the album with sharp, angular energy that points toward the harmonic adventures to come.

The sessions themselves span several dates in 1962: April 11 for "The Inch Worm," June 19 for "Out Of This World" and "Soul Eyes," June 20 for "Miles' Mode," and June 29 for "Tunji." That spread of recording days lends the album a subtly varied palette, each track carrying the atmosphere of its own afternoon in the studio while cohering into a unified whole.

This edition carries the 1997 pressing lineage from MCA Records and GRP Records, with the original 1962 copyright acknowledged in the credits, printed in the USA and distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution. Pressed on 180g vinyl, it offers the heft and quiet surfaces that serious listeners look for when returning to music of this stature. The barcode and catalog number trace back to a 1997 issue on very heavy vinyl bearing a MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamp in the runout; this particular reissue is an unmarked variant, identifiable by the United sign and WG etched into the deadwax.

For collectors building a shelf of essential Impulse! era Coltrane, this album belongs among the cornerstones. It is a document of a great quartet finding its voice, a set of performances that reward repeated listening, and a pressing that honors the music with weight and clarity. Drop the needle and let "Out Of This World" pull you in.

Pressing Details:
℗ 1997 MCA Records, Inc. & © 1997 GRP Records, Inc. & © 1962 MCA Records, Inc.

Printed in the USA. Distributed in the USA by Universal Music & Video Distribution

180g vinyl

Originally released 1962 on Impulse! as AS-21.

This barcode/catalog number was originally issued in 1997 on very heavy vinyl with MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped in the runout. This particular edition is an unmarked reissue, distinguished by the United sign and WG in the deadwax.

Recorded April 11, 1962 (B1); June 19, 1962 (A1, A2); June 20, 1962 (B3); June 29, 1962 (B2)

Track Listing:
A1. Out Of This World
A2. Soul Eyes
B1. The Inch Worm
B2. Tunji (Toon-gee)
B3. Miles' Mode

Artist: The John Coltrane Quartet

Format: 1LP

Genre: Jazz

Label: Impulse!

Catalog Number: IMP-215

Release Year: 1997

Country: United States

Condition: Sealed (New)

We appreciate your business and are committed to providing you with exceptional service and timely delivery. Please review the shipping information below for your order.

Order Processing Time:

Orders are usually processed within 24-48 hours after the order has been placed.
Custom or special order items may take longer to process, typically 3-5 business days.

Shipping Methods:

Standard Shipping (3-7 business days)
Expedited Shipping (2-3 business days)
Express Shipping (1-2 business days)

Packaging:

Rest assured that all items will be securely and safely packaged to prevent any damage during transit. Fragile or high-value parts will be packaged with additional protective materials, such as bubble wrap or foam padding.

Shipping Rates:

Shipping rates vary based on the size, weight, and destination of the package. You can view the estimated shipping costs for your order during the checkout process before placing your order.

Order Tracking:

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with the tracking number and carrier information. You can also track your order status by logging into your account.

International Shipping:

We ship worldwide! Please note that international shipping rates and delivery times may vary based on destination. Customers are responsible for any customs fees, import taxes, or additional charges that may apply.