The Ben Webster Quintet – Soulville
Label: |
Verve Records – MG V8274 |
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Series: |
Clef Series |
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Country: |
Worldwide |
Released: |
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Genre: |
Jazz |
Style: |
Swing |
Tracklist
| A1 | Soulville | |
| A2 | Late Date | |
| A3 | Time On My Hands | |
| B1 | Lover Come Back To Me | |
| B2 | Where Are You | |
| B3 | Makin' Whoopee | |
| B4 | Ill Wind |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Universal Music
- Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Record Company – Verve Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Quality Record Pressings
- Distributed By – Universal Music Enterprises
- Copyright © – UMG Recordings, Inc.
- Copyright © – Burt Goldblatt
- Copyright © – CTS Images
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Lacquer Cut At – Sterling Sound
- Pressed By – Quality Record Pressings
- Printed By – Stoughton Printing Co.
Credits
- Bass – Ray Brown
- Drums – Stan Levey
- Guitar – Herb Ellis
- Lacquer Cut By – RKS*
- Mastered By [Reissue Mastering] – Ryan Smith (2)
- Photography By [Cover Photo], Cover [Cover Photo] – Phil Stern
- Piano – Oscar Peterson
- Reissue Producer [Reissue Supervisor] – Chad Kassem
- Sleeve Notes – Nat Hentoff
- Supervised By [Reissue Supervisor] – Chad Kassem
- Supervised By [Under The Personal Supervision Of] – Norman Granz
- Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster
Notes
A Verve Records release; Original released in 1958 on Verve Records. © 2024 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
© Burt Goldblatt/CTSIMAGES
Series hype sticker affixed to outer bag.
Verve Records on spine and front cover, Verve and UMe on back cover.
Catalog number M GV-8274 on front cover.
Catalog numbers MG V-8274, MGV 8274 and 602458538236 on spine.
Catalog numbers MG V-8274 and 602458538236 on back cover.
Runouts are etched except "STERLING" is stamped.
Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, A Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
© Burt Goldblatt/CTSIMAGES
Series hype sticker affixed to outer bag.
Verve Records on spine and front cover, Verve and UMe on back cover.
Catalog number M GV-8274 on front cover.
Catalog numbers MG V-8274, MGV 8274 and 602458538236 on spine.
Catalog numbers MG V-8274 and 602458538236 on back cover.
Runouts are etched except "STERLING" is stamped.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 6 02458 53823 6
- Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 602458538236
- Matrix / Runout (A-side label): MG V-8274 A
- Matrix / Runout (B-side label): MG V-8274 B
- Matrix / Runout (A-side label): 50,608
- Matrix / Runout (B-side label): 50,609
- Matrix / Runout (A-side runout): 602458538236-A mo#2 RKS STERLING
- Matrix / Runout (B-side runout): 602458538236-B mo#2 RKS STERLING
Other Versions (5 of 70)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| Soulville (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records | MG V-8274, MGV 8274 | US | 1958 | |||
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New Submission
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Soulville (LP, Album) | Columbia | 33CX 10122 | UK | 1958 | ||
| Soulville (LP, Album, Mono) | Verve Records | MG V-8274, MGV 8274 | US | 1958 | |||
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New Submission
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Soulville (LP, Album, Repress, Mono, MGM Pressing) | Verve Records | V-8274, MG V-8274 | US | 1961 | ||
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New Submission
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Soulville (LP, Album, Reissue) | Verve Records | VL-1054 | Japan | 1962 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Probably my best sounding album. It's just amazing! Ben, Oscar and Co. are in my house! Definitely my go-to album to show off my recently acquired Decware (actually an old prototype) phono stage. This album also stunned everyone, including Steve Deckert, at Decware listening night. Just so good! -
I'm not sure if I have a better sounding record than this one right now. Absolutely fantastic, the recording itself, the mastering and the pressing. -
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Edited 4 months agoFinally got around to comparing my AS33 and SC copies of Soulville. No one else bothered which I find strange for such a good one.
Lets keep this brief as I didnt dig too deep myself. The main differences I hear across most of the album is what sounds like Ryan going for a flatter approach while Kevin did more tinkering.
Assuming the AS33 is more of the raw tape, on the Speakers Corner it feels like the bass and treble both got a bit of a boost in comparison, kind of like the old MFSL sound. Only here I think it really works for the presentation as it also seems to allow for hearing more into the room. Perhaps Kevin also added a bit of reverb, helping expand the soundstage further which I really like, making Ryans cut sound drier in comparison.
Some hate that but personally I really enjoy it here and have to say this type of album mood gains from the wetter presentation.
Equipment Used:
Technics SL-1210GR Turntable with ATVM540ML Cartridge
iFi Zen Phono RIAA
Yamaha A-S701Amplifier
Revel F35 Tower Speakers -
My first copy came with a massive, audible scratch on Side B. Replacement copy was flawless. Excellent mastering - this is a record to get lost in when you spin it.
Fluance RT80
AT-VM95ML
Schiit Mani 2
Edifier R1700BT -
Edited 5 months agoThis pressing has Amazing sound quality and incredible musicianship. A top favorite.
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Edited 9 months agoBeautiful music, great sound. Unfortunately, my copy was noisy after cleaning, so I am returning and requesting a replacement copy. Hope I can get a quiet copy because this is just a lovely record. I should also mention that the artwork and photos are stunning.
Update: I received a replacement copy and it is much quieter. What gorgeous sounds Ben Webster made! -
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I also get the distortion of the guitar. Unfortunately, there are many pops and ticks on this record, much more than using for an Analogue Productions record. -
Essential music. I’ve got three pressings of this one and this is the best sounding, quietest vinyl and nicest outer. Jacket feels a bit tight on the record, but overall, great.
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