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It seems most of the vinyl only releases come with a download card - particularly if it is lossless, I am good with that. Absent that, I suppose I would if I really wanted the title. Occasionally you find something that is only available in a download. In that case, it's a toss-up between buying the download or trying to find a nice used vinyl copy on ebay or discogs. I typically use a streaming service if I a) am in the car, b) want to preview a potential purchase or c) am too lazy to dig out the CD if it isn't already in my iTunes library. There is something about buying a physical product that I still like, although my kids think I am nuts. Something about committing to the music. If you throw down some cash, you have made an investment, physically and for me psychologically. Like others mentioned, I also like the notes, the photos, etc.

Another vote for Hank. I didn't realize the poll was online.

Bought it based off this thread. Echo these comments on both counts!

Agreed 😀

Definitely a fan and wishing him all the best.

No doubt on all accounts!

The latest issue of Jazz Times has a Resonance ad that also mentions "the first official release of previously unissued Eric Dolphy studio recordings in over 30 years".

I bought the deluxe version and have been through disc one a couple of times. It is very enjoyable stuff - to me, something of an extension of the work on Atlantic. In case anyone is interested, you can use iTunes to "edit out" the announcement of take numbers, which I found (slightly) annoying.

Paquito D’Rivera - Live at Keystone Korner

George Coleman - At Yoshi’s

Not sure how I snoozed on the Mingus when it was released, but just ordered. Been a while since I bought anything from them - should be fun.

Found a "New" copy on Amazon - the vinyl, not the CD. Ordered it - why the hell not?

Been listening to this one quite a bit lately. Even though the album spans a couple decades, it holds together very well. Barron definitely has a distinctive, interesting tone and the tunes are also his. Very much of a keeper.

Per amazon: Disc: 1 1. Untitled Original 11383 - Take 1 2. Nature Boy 3. Untitled Original 11386 - Take 1 4. Vilia - Take 3 5. Impressions - Take 3 6. Slow Blues 7. One Up, One Down - Take 1 Disc: 2 1. Vilia - Take 5 2. Impressions - Take 1 3. Impressions - Take 2 4. Impressions - Take 4 5. Untitled Original 11386 - Take 2 6. Untitled Original 11386 - Take 5 7. One Up, One Down - Take 6