Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else [MoFi, Ltd, IEX sLP] Vinyl Record

Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else [MoFi, Ltd, IEX sLP] Vinyl Record

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Experience an essential jazz masterpiece in a premium collectible pressing with Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else [MoFi, Ltd, IEX sLP] Vinyl Record. Originally released in 1958, Somethin' Else is one of the most celebrated albums in the Blue Note catalog and a cornerstone recording for serious jazz listeners.

Led by Cannonball Adderley's expressive alto saxophone and featuring an extraordinary lineup that includes Miles Davis, Hank Jones, Sam Jones, and Art Blakey, the album captures five exceptional musicians delivering sophisticated, beautifully focused performances. Highlights include the legendary interpretation of “Autumn Leaves” alongside the Miles Davis composition “Somethin' Else.”

This special Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) Limited Edition pressing gives an already iconic album additional audiophile and collector appeal. For listeners who value premium physical editions of landmark recordings, this is far more than simply another copy of Somethin' Else—it's a version designed for the serious record collection.

Whether you're a longtime Cannonball Adderley listener, a Miles Davis collector, building a Blue Note and classic-jazz library, or searching for premium audiophile vinyl, this factory-sealed MoFi edition deserves a place on the shelf.

Why You Need It Now

Mobile Fidelity limited-edition pressings attract dedicated audiophile and vinyl collectors, and individual editions can become significantly harder to locate after available inventory sells through. Combine that with the enduring reputation of Somethin' Else, and this is the kind of premium jazz pressing collectors may not want to pass up while copies remain available.

Order your Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else [MoFi, Ltd, IEX sLP] Vinyl Record today while it's available and add this premium edition of a legendary jazz recording to your vinyl collection!

Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else [MoFi, Ltd, IEX sLP] [Records & LPs] 
Barcode: 821797202220

MASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES AND LIMITED TO 10,000 NUMBERED COPIES

Julian Cannonball Adderley's only Blue Note album, Somethin' Else, would likely forever be famous in music lore if just for the presence of Miles Davis. The iconic composer/trumpeter steps into the role of sideman on the 1958 set, one of just a handful of times he'd make such a move after the calendar passed the mid-1950s. Yet evaluating Somethin' Else strictly on Davis' involvement misses the big picture. Plain and simple, Adderley's jubilant work remains a jazz landmark due to the chemistry of it's Hall of Fame personnel, enthusiasm of it's participants, and sophistication of it's arrangements - not to mention the reference-grade production and inclusion of the definitive renditions of two all-time jazz standards. Strictly limited to 10,000 numbered copies, pressed on dead-quiet MoFi SuperVinyl at RTI, and mastered from the original master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's ultra-hi-fi UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM 2LP collector's edition pays tribute to the record's merit and enhances the intimate program for generations to come. Offering reference-caliber sonics, this spectacular collector's version provides a clear, transparent, ultra-dynamic, and up-close view of a cornerstone effort that witnesses Adderley and Davis sharing horn duty alone for the only time in their fabled careers - an arrangement that occurred as a result of Adderley having joined Davis' majestic sextet a year prior. The premium packaging and beautiful presentation of the UD1S Somethin' Else pressing befit it's extremely select status. Housed in a deluxe box, it features special foil-stamped jackets and faithful-to-the-original graphics that illuminate the splendor of the recording. No expense has been spared. Aurally and visually, this UD1S reissue exists as a curatorial artifact meant to be preserved, touched, and examined. It is made for discerning listeners that prize sound quality and production, and who desire to fully immerse themselves in the art - and everything involved with the album, from the iconic photos to the gorgeous finishes. The vibrant potency reveals itself openly on an analog set that provides full-range reproduction of an ensemble that also includes pianist Hank Jones, bassist Sam Jones, and drummer Art Blakey. Each and every snare hit, downbeat, and cymbal splash registered by the latter take on realistic proportions, blooming and decaying as they would right in front of you on a stage. Jones' foundational bass lines register with uncommon depth and palpability, the litheness of the strings and fullness of the instrument epitomizing the definition of rhythm. Stellar, too, are the surefooted 88s. Sublime in scale, tonality, and attack, with the delineation such you can practically separate the white and black keys in your mind. As for that liquid interplay between Adderley and Davis? Breathtakingly lifelike in timbre, naturalism, purity, and presence. This collector's version takes you there - there being Rudy Van Gelder's legendary New Jersey studio in March 1958 to witness it all unfold, again and again.

• Released: 10/06/2023
• UPC: 821797202220
• Format: Vinyl
• Label: MOFI
• Genre: Jazz