Sonny Rollins

Way Out West - Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series (180g LP)

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Release Date: December 6, 2024

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Expected to ship the week of December 6, 2024.

A classic of the genre, “Way Out West” was tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins’ first album for west coast label Contemporary Records when released in 1957. The first album to employ the “strolling” technique, Rollins was backed by Ray Brown (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums). This new edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl, and presented in a tip-on jacket.

IMPORTANT:  We are currently unable to offer split shipping, meaning that all items will be shipped to you with the latest release date item in your basket. If you are planning to order multiple titles in this series and wish to receive each title for street date, then please pre-order each in a separate transaction. 

Side A:
1. I’m An Old Cowhand
2. Solitude
3. Come, Gone

Side B:
1. Wagon Wheels
2. There Is No Greater Love
3. Way Out West

• Released as part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
• Featuring Sonny Rollins (sax), Ray Brown (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums)
• (AAA) lacquers cut from the original tapes by Bernie Grundman
• Pressed on 180-gram Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings (QRP)
• Presented in tip-on jacket