A historic pinnacle of Hip Hop x Jazz. This is a US original double LP of Madlib's official Blue Note reconstruction album, "Shades of Blue," released in 2003. While reissues are available, the number "7243 5 36447 1 0" printed in the upper right corner of the back of the jacket is the number assigned to the 2003 original pressing. The bottom of the jacket includes the notation "Blue Note is a registered trademark of Capitol Records... New York, NY," indicating the distributor at the time (Capitol/EMI). Additionally, the record has the inscription "BTE 36447 1A" on the disc (the "1A" indicates that it was made from the first lacquer disc at the time of the album's release, a characteristic of original pressings). Madlib, a genius in the hip-hop world, freely deconstructed and reconstructed the archives of "Blue Note," a treasure of the jazz world. This is a miraculous collaboration album where masterpieces by Donald Byrd and Herbie Hancock were reborn into Madlib's unique, dope, and smoky beats. Although it has been reissued many times in recent years, this is a rare 2003 original pressing that embodies the atmosphere of the time. The sound's depth and presence are exceptional. ■ Product Condition • Jacket: As shown in the photos, there are jacket folds and overall damage. • Disc: There are light scratches, but no deep scratches that would affect playback. Please check the photos. ■ Tracklist (excerpt) • Slim's Return (Gene Harris) • Distant Land (Donald Byrd) • Mystic Bounce (Ronnie Foster) • Stepping Into Tomorrow (Donald Byrd) This original pressing is now difficult to obtain. A treasure for both hip-hop and jazz listeners. Don't miss this opportunity. Instant purchase is OK. It will be carefully packed and shipped in a record-specific cardboard box. #Madlib #BlueNote #HipHop #Jazz #Sampling #StonesThrow #マドリブ #ブルーノート #レコード #LP #オリジナル盤 #名盤