Max Roach And Abbey Lincoln – Sounds As A Roach (Vinyl LP | IT Reissue | 1980)

Max Roach And Abbey Lincoln – Sounds As A Roach contains recordings by drummer Max Roach and singer Abbey Lincoln, made in Oslo in May 1968 according to the sleeve. Alongside Roach compositions such as "Drums Unlimited" and "For Big Sid", the programme includes "Prayer/Protest", part of the "Freedom Now Suite" that Roach and Lincoln first recorded in 1960. This copy is the 1980 Italian reissue on Lotus (LOP 14.075) from the "Jazz" series.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Lotus LOP 14.075
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: Reissue
• Country: Italy
• Year: 1980
• Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (some shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Malindy
2. Prayer / Protest (from the Freedom Now Suite)
3. For Big Sid
4. Drums Unlimited
5. Drums In Five

Side B

1. Profit
2. Prelude
3. Patty Pat And Midnight Variations

Personnel

Max Roach (drums), Abbey Lincoln (vocals), Steve Lacy (soprano saxophone), Steve Kuhn (piano), Red Mitchell (bass). This line-up is credited for side A and "Profit"/"Prelude"; no musicians are named for "Patty Pat And Midnight Variations".

Max Roach is credited as composer.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. This is a 1980 Italian reissue on Lotus. The recordings date from 1968; an earlier edition was released in Japan.

When were these recordings made?
In May 1968, in Oslo. So these are not 1950s hard bop sessions.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new, with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that hardly affect playback or appearance. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Max Roach records?
You will find related recordings in our Jazz collection.