Description ******************************************************************************SONNY SIMMONS: “Staying On The Watch” LABEL: ESP Records Label Number: esp-1030 - RARE US 1STORIGINAL PRESSING FROM 1966- VERY FIRST ISSUE WITH 156 5THAVE ADDRESS ON LABEL AND SLEEVE, MARKING IT AS THE VERY FIRST EARLIEST PRESSING FROM 1966- RARELY SURFACES IN SUCH TOP SHAPE- TOP CONDITION GRADING: LP Record: Excellent ~ Near Mint without any signs of much play, shiny and glossy surface without any defects. Top condition Jacket: Excellent ~ Near Mint – with solid & thick & fully readable spine/ straight edges/ sharp corners. Hard to improve upon Some words: SIMMONS, SONNY: “Standing On The Watch” (ESP Disk – 1030) Original 1966 1st ESP pressing. ESP heavy monster hitter. This was Sonny’s ESP debut and the music on this LP set was instant proof of his exceptional talent. Here, Sonny guides the quintet through slow burning fire music with the tension gradually building up towards core melting heights and eventually spewing out volcanic washes of quivering sonic whiplashes, vicious sax lines and a delicately balanced interplay with the rest of the combo. In other words, it doesn’t get any better than this. The line-up for this occasion consisted out of Sonny Simmons (alto sax), his wife Barbara Donald (trumpet), Marvin Pattillo (percussion), John Hicks (piano) and Teddy Smith (bass). Delirious hardcore line-up squeezing out some of the most gorgeous spiritual fire music on the planet. Recorded on August 30th, 1966. This is an original 1966 US 1st press issue and matching high quality vinyl pressing. SHIPPING IS FROM JAPAN AND IS NOT 4$ - CHECK SHIPPING RATES HERE BELOW!!! New to the e-bay game but long experience in selling records so bid with confidence. Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new. Auction must be paid for within 3 days of its ending, no exceptions. Please await our invoice before paying!! Also please ignore the ebay’s shipping calculator since it gives you an incorrect shipping cost/total. Bid with confidence, items are graded accurately. Payment preferable PayPal, otherwise please inquire before sending money. Japanese bidders can send their payment either via PayPal in US$ or through Bank Transfer in YEN. Everything must be shipped by Registered Airmail or EMS Mail. No exceptions. SHIPPING COSTS= Registered Airmail to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $22 for 1 LP, $25 for 2 LP's, and $30 for 3 LP's.= Registered Airmail to UK/Europe/Russia = $23 for 1 LP, $26 for 2 LP's, and $31 for 3 LP's.= Registered Airmail to South America = $30 for 1 LP, $33 for 2 LP's, and $39 for 3 LP's.= For Asian countries = Because the charge of the Registered Airmail is the same as EMS, we automatically send out your package by EMS. See the EMS rate below. In case of purchase more than $200, item(s) must be shipped by EMS(Express Mail with internet tracking, and the insurance).= EMS Shipping to USA/Canada/Mexico/Oceania = $25 for 1 LP, $29 for 2 LP's, and $33 for 3 LP's.= EMS Shipping to UK/Europe/Russia = $28 for 1 LP, $32 for 2 LP's, and $36 for 3 LP's.= EMS Shipping to South America = $37 for 1 LP, $42 for 2 LP's, and $48 for 3 LP's.= EMS Shipping to Asian countries = $20 for 1 LP, $23 for 2 LP's, and $26 for 3 LP's. Registered Airmail Shipping rates for EP’s:USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $13 for one EP; 15 for 2 EP’s and 18$ for 3 EP’sRegistered Airmail Shipping rates for CD’s:USA & EUROPE & AUSTRALIA: $10 for one CD and 12$ for 2 CD’sALL PARCELS OVER 2 KG WEIGHT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH EMS!!!***********************************************************************************************************************************************************