The Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet – Never Let It End (Vinyl LP)

The Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet – Never Let It End is an album by Frankfurt trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff with his quartet featuring saxophonist Heinz Sauer. It was recorded on March 23, 1970 at Walldorf Studio in Frankfurt, produced by Joachim Ernst Berendt, and first released in 1970 on MPS. The seven pieces were written by Mangelsdorff, Sauer and drummer Ralf Hübner and move between modal jazz and free improvisation. This copy is a 1971 German reissue (BASF CRM 733) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: BASF CRM 733
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1971 (original: 1970)
• Genre: Jazz, Avant-garde
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+, little sticker rip-off on front

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Wide Open (Albert Mangelsdorff)
2. Never Let It End (Albert Mangelsdorff)
3. Certain Beauty (Albert Mangelsdorff)

Side B

1. The 13th Color (Ralf Hübner)
2. Open Mind (Albert Mangelsdorff)
3. Roitz And Spring (Heinz Sauer)
4. Nachwort (Heinz Sauer)

Personnel

Albert Mangelsdorff (trombone), Heinz Sauer (tenor and alto saxophone), Günter Lenz (bass), Ralf Hübner (drums).

Produced by Joachim Ernst Berendt; recorded on March 23, 1970 at Walldorf Studio, Frankfurt.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released on MPS in 1970. This copy is a 1971 German reissue with catalogue number BASF CRM 733.

Who plays in Mangelsdorff's quartet?
Alongside Mangelsdorff on trombone are Heinz Sauer (saxophone), Günter Lenz (bass) and Ralf Hübner (drums) – his regular quartet around 1970.

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 Albert Mangelsdorff records?
Yes, for example Albert Mangelsdorff – Albert Mangelsdorff And His Friends and Albert Mangelsdorff, Elvin Jones, Palle Danielson – The Wide Point. More titles are in our Jazz collection.