Oscar Peterson - Action (Vinyl LP)

Oscar Peterson – Action is the first volume of the "Exclusively For My Friends" series, released in 1968 on MPS (cat. no. MPS 15 178 ST). It was recorded on March 27, 1963 and April 24, 1964 in Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer's private studio in Villingen, in front of a small invited audience. Peterson plays with his classic trio featuring Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen, performing standards by Cole Porter, the Gershwins and Billy Taylor. This copy is a French pressing, listed as an original.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MPS Records MPS 15 178 ST
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: FR original
• Country: France
• Year of this pressing: not stated (first released: 1968)
• Genre: Jazz, Swing, Bop

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. At Long Last Love (Cole Porter)
2. Easy Walker (Billy Taylor)
3. Tin Tin Deo (Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo)

Side B

1. I've Got A Crush On You (George & Ira Gershwin)
2. A Foggy Day (George & Ira Gershwin)
3. Like Someone In Love (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke)

Personnel

Oscar Peterson Trio: Oscar Peterson (piano), Ray Brown (bass), Ed Thigpen (drums). Side A was recorded on April 24, 1964, side B on March 27, 1963.

Recorded by Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer; liner notes: Joachim Ernst Berendt.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
The first edition was released in Germany in 1968. This copy is a French pressing with the same catalogue number; the exact pressing year is not stated.

What is "Exclusively For My Friends"?
A series of MPS albums with recordings Oscar Peterson made for friends between 1963 and 1968 in the private studio of MPS founder Hans Georg Brunner-Schwer in Villingen. "Action" is volume 1.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Oscar Peterson records?
Yes, for example Oscar Peterson – Motions & Emotions and The Oscar Peterson Trio – Tristeza On Piano. More titles are in our Jazz collection.