The final work of the "Mal Quartet" series, left in the 50s. A hidden gem by Mal with deep-rooted popularity, offered at a bargain price this time. 《Description》 【Artist】 Mal Waldron 【Title】 Mal 4 Trio 【Label】 Top Rank International Records RANK-5069 【Format】 12 Inch LP Mono, Deep Groove on both sides Original inner sleeve included 【Country】 Japan 【Release】 1961 【Genre】 Jazz 【Style】 Hard Bop 《Album Condition》 (Disc) VG++ Evaluation based on visual inspection of both sides A and B only. Thin hairline scratches and scuffs are present, but no scratches or major damage. (Jacket) VG+ Scuffs, tape repair, and yellowing due to age are present. Grading Criteria S: 《Unopened》 Unused or never used. M: 《Like New》 Used but only a few times, with no scratches or stains. EX: 《No noticeable scratches or stains》 Used. Scratches or stains that are hard to see. VG: 《Some scratches and stains》 Scratches and stains that are noticeable as used. V: 《Scratches and stains》 Used. Large scratches and stains that are easily visible. * Jacket evaluation also follows the above table. (Fine judgments are indicated by adding + or - to the grading symbol) * The evaluation is based on personal subjective judgment. As a characteristic of records, there may be noise due to scratches, scuffs, and the material. Regarding this album, we have not listened to it on a playback device. The evaluation is based solely on visual inspection. Please understand the above and purchase with no returns and no claims. Thank you very much for viewing until the end. Thank you for your consideration. Management No. 21730-30