Johnnie Ray – The Big Beat LP Record 1957 Columbia Pop Vocal Mono 33⅓ RPM

$ 4.1

Edition: First Pressing Format: Record Genre: Pop Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+) Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+) Speed: 33⅓ RPM Number of Audio Channels: Mono Record Size: 12 Catalog Number: CL 961 Material: Vinyl Release Title: The Big Beat Release Year: 1957 Type: LP Style: Vocal Inlay Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+) Artist: Johnnie Ray California Prop 65 Warning: No Country of Origin: United States Features: High Fidelity Unit Type: Unit Record Label: Columbia Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Language: English Era: 1950s

Description

Johnnie Ray – The Big Beat LP Record 1957 Columbia Pop Vocal Mono 33⅓ RPM. Immerse yourself in the captivating sound of Johnnie Ray with his classic 1957 album, "The Big Beat." This Columbia Records LP, catalog number CL 961, showcases Ray's dynamic vocal style and features arrangements by the acclaimed Ray Ellis and Ray Conniff. Released as a guaranteed high-fidelity mono pressing, this album delivers the authentic sound of the era, produced with Columbia's innovative "360" Hemispheric Sound process for superior audio. "The Big Beat" is a quintessential pop vocal album of its time, presenting a collection of Johnnie Ray's most expressive performances. Notable tracks include "Pretty-Eyed Baby," "Shake a Hand," "I'll Never Be Free," and "Trouble in Mind," among others. This 12-inch, 33⅓ RPM record is a valuable addition for collectors of 1950s pop, vocal jazz, and rock and roll pioneers, offering a glimpse into the career of an artist who significantly impacted the popular music landscape.