1. German Liberty Blue Note
1969 Stereo, VAN GELDER and “Made in Germany” in the deadwax. Recorded in 1968, this would be a first release by Liberty. Identical label design to basic Division of Liberty labels (except chopping off part of the “R” registered trademark) except the addition of GEMA logo presumably the German copyright/licencing organisation equivalent to the French SACEM and Japanese JASPAC, and copyright declaration in German around the rim. A curiosity, indeed.
(Photo courtesy of Cristian)
German pressings are generally highly regarded, especially the Sixties label SABA (which later became MPS)
2. Spanish United Artists Blue Note (1973)
(Picture courtesy of Carlos)
I have Volume 1 of Blue note’s Three Decades of jazz. its a two Lp set Commemorating the 30th anniversary. Mine just has the catalogue number and “Made in Germany” in the deadwax. It also has the “Electronically rechanneled” in the label.
Interested to see any photos you can make. Send to email address at foot of about LJC
andrewsouthlondon (onewordwithnospaces) ( at ) hotmail dot co dot uk
Thanks for adding that! We have a copy of Blakey’s “Orgy In Rhythm Vol. 1″ BST 81554 in that pressing, and I’ve wondered about it. “RVG STEREO” and “Made In Germany” in the deadwax. Terrific audio quality – the equal of any of our early Libertys.