{"product_id":"harry-james-greatest-hits-harry-james-2-1lp-vinyl-very-good-plus-vg","title":"Harry James' Greatest Hits - Harry James (2) (1LP Vinyl) - Very Good Plus (VG+)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust an incredible condition for this very old and rare record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf not for couple hairlines would be near mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry James' Greatest Hits\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eHarry James (2)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew trumpeters commanded the big-band era with the brilliance of Harry James, and this Columbia collection draws together his essential recordings from one of jazz's most fertile stretches. The performances span 1939 through 1946, a period that saw James rise from a dazzling sideman reputation into one of the most popular bandleaders in America. Gathered here on a single disc, these sides trace that arc, documenting the sound of an orchestra at the height of its powers across the war years and just beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, the appeal lies in James' own playing — that gleaming, full-bodied tone and the effortless command that made his trumpet instantly recognizable. The recordings range from the swinging bravado of the late-1930s sessions to the lush, romantic settings of the mid-1940s, showcasing both his technical fireworks and his gift for melody. Jeff Scott's liner notes offer context for the era these performances capture, while the black-and-white photography by Brown Brothers adds a period atmosphere to the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the collector, this is the red-label Columbia reissue (CS 9430), distinguished by the orange \"COLUMBIA\" lettering circling the label rather than the earlier two-eye design. It's a handsome, well-documented pressing that makes for rewarding listening — warm, confident, and quintessentially of its moment. A satisfying addition to any shelf devoted to swing-era jazz and the golden age of the big bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Ciribiribin\u003cbr\u003eA2. You Made Me Love You\u003cbr\u003eA3. All Or Nothing At All\u003cbr\u003eA4. Sleepy Lagoon\u003cbr\u003eA5. I Had The Craziest Dream\u003cbr\u003eA6. Two O'Clock Jump\u003cbr\u003eB1. Cherry\u003cbr\u003eB2. I'll Get By\u003cbr\u003eB3. I've Heard That Song Before\u003cbr\u003eB4. It's Been A Long, Long Time\u003cbr\u003eB5. The Man With The Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eJeff Scott (6) - Liner Notes\u003cbr\u003eBrown Brothers - Photography By [Black \u0026amp; White Photos]\u003cbr\u003eColumbia Records Photo Studio - Photography By [Cover]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003eReissue with red label and circle of text around label:\"COLUMBIA\" in orange. \u003cbr\u003eNot a 2-eye label. \u003cbr\u003eCat# on label,front \u0026amp; back covers,spine: CS 9430 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecording dates: \u003cbr\u003eA1: April 6, 1939 \u003cbr\u003eA2: May 20, 1941 \u003cbr\u003eA3: September 17, 1939 \u003cbr\u003eA4: February 24, 1942 \u003cbr\u003eA5: July 22, 1942 \u003cbr\u003eA6: February 20, 1939 \u003cbr\u003eB1: July 22, 1942 \u003cbr\u003eB2: April 7, 1941 \u003cbr\u003eB3: July 31, 1942 \u003cbr\u003eB4: July 24, 1945 \u003cbr\u003eB5: November 13, 1946\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harry James (2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS 9430\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67834820559144,"sku":null,"price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2339\/3320\/files\/1791201316501-6545507.jpg?v=1791201404","url":"https:\/\/mileswaxey.com\/products\/harry-james-greatest-hits-harry-james-2-1lp-vinyl-very-good-plus-vg","provider":"Miles Waxey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}