Pete Rugolo LPs with Maynard Ferguson

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, INTRODUCING PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA -- Columbia CL 635

In 1954, Pete Rugolo entered the studio (with MF on trumpet) to record his first LP for Columbia. It was called "Introducing" and was released as a 10" LP. The following year, 1955, this 12" version of the LP was released. It contains all 8 tracks from the 10" LP (That Old Black Magic, Early Stan, Bazaar, California Melodies, You Stepped Out of a Dream, 360 Special, Laura, and Come Back Little Rocket), as well as four additional tracks (In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, Sidewalks of New York Mambo, Theme from the Lombardo Ending, and Manana). Maynard screams on several tracks, and plays solidly throughout! This one lists for $40.00 in the jazz guide in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy has yellowed a bit with age. The top spine was carefully repaired with transparent tape, and the repair is nearly invisible. Same with a spine crack at bottom center. And there's a little brownish toning on the back, along with the initials "SP" and an original factory price sticer, that says "CL635/3.95". I'd rate this cover as VG+ -- just slightly above average. The vinyl has some very light parallel scratches (no doubt from scooting it across a tabletop). This causes a little background noise on playback, but it's not too bad. I'd rate the vinyl as EX-. Overall, this is a slightly above average copy, in the VG+ to EX- range. Just $5.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one has a minor bend in the upper right corner, a 3" seam split at bottom center, and a little surface wear, front and back. There's also a little pea-sized stain on the back in the lower left corner. It's actually a very nice looking cover, even with these minor faults. I'd rate is as EX-. The vinyl has some light scuffs and surface scratches, and there's a bit of noise in the softer passages on playback. I'd rate it as EX- to EX. Overall, this copy is in the EX- range. Just $6.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, ADVENTURES IN RHYTHM -- Columbia CL 604

Here's the classic Pete Rugolo LP which has Maynard present on all the tracks, even though they were recorded on several different dates: Good Evening Friends Boogie and King Porter Stomp (recorded 4/28/54), Jingle Bells Mambo, Poinciana, and My Funny Valentine (recorded 4/29/54), Rugolo Meets Shearing and Mixin' the Blues (recorded 5/10/54), There Will Never Be Another You, Conversation (The Shrike), You Are Too Beautiful, and Here's Pete (recorded 6/21/54), and Sambamba (recorded 7/8/54). Maynard REALLY WAILS on several tracks, not the least of which is Jingle Bells Mambo. Released in 1955, this one lists for $40.00 in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. Just in, the cover on this one has one song title circled in blue in on the front cover. There's also a tiny stain visible on the very tip of the upper right-hand corner. Still, it looks nice from the front. On the back, some water stain damage is visible in the very tip of the upper left corner, and also in the lower left corner. Due to these stains and the writing on the front cover, I'll rate this one as just average -- VG -- although it looks better from the front. The vinyl has some light scuffs and surface scratches, and is a bit noisy in some of the softer passages on playback. It's EX-. Overall, this copy is in the VG+ range. Yours for just $4.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, ADVENTURES IN RHYTHM (SPANISH RELEASE) -- Fresh Sound Records LSP 15560

Here's the 1984 re-issue LP of the great Pete Rugolo album Adventures in Rhythm. It was designed to look just like the Columbia original, but the fidelity, of course, is far superior. These are quite hard to find, and excellent quality reproductions of the originals.
COPY #1. Just in, the cover on this one is a clean and nice NMINT. The disc itself has super clean and nice labels and I'm almost certain that it's MINT, NEVER PLAYED. A stunning copy, this one is yours for $22.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, ADVENTURES IN RHYTHM (UK RELEASE) -- Philips BBL 7035

Here's the U.K. version of this great Pete Rugolo LP. The Brits took quite a bit of artistic license with the cover art, and it's almost completely different from the U.S. version. An excellent variety to add to your MF collection.
COPY #1. Just in, this is the first, and perhaps the last, copy of this unusual U.K. LP that I've had in stock. The right (opening) edge was taked with a a 20mm strip of clear tape, probably back in the 1950s or 60s, and it's turned a bit yellowish now. On the back, the flap at upper right has sustained a 1" tear. These two things mar an otherwise beautiful cover, and reduce its rating to just EX-. The vinyl has some light surface scraches and it plays with some definite background noise, expecially in the softer passages. I'd rate it as EX-, as well. Overall, this is a solid, EX- copy. If it were NMINT, I'd ask $40.00 for this unusual LP. In this condition, $8.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, RUGOLOMANIA -- Columbia CL 689

Here's a great Pete Rugolo LP which has Maynard present on the tracks 4:20 A.M (recorded 5/10/54), and Little White Lies, Bobbin' with Bob, and Bongo Dance (recorded 2/22/55). Released in 1956, this one lists for $30.00 in NMINT condition. It's a GREAT LP!
COPY #1. Just in, this copy has a very nice cover. The front paper is clean and nice, there seams and tight (except for a 1/2" split just beginning to form at upper right), and the back in clean and nice, with just a hint of surface wear. It's NMINT. The vinyl, which has a Columbia "six eye" label, is likewise a clean and nice NMINT. Overall, this copy is NMINT. Yours for $17.00.
COPY #2. Just in, this copy has a super nice cover. The front paper is ultra clean and nice, the seams are intact, etc. There are three tiny lines on the back from a sticker removal, but it's still a NMINT cover. The vinyl has a Columbia "six eye" label, and it's a clean and nice NMINT-. Overall, this copy is NMINT- to NMINT. Yours for $15.00.
COPY #3. This one has a clean and nice cover. The front is pristine and the seams and spine are intact with no issues. On the back there are two discolored areas where price stickers were removed. This reduces what looks like a NMINT+ cover from the front to just EX++. I don't think the vinyl has been played more than once. It's really pristine -- NMINT+. Overall, this one is in the NMINT- to NMINT region. $15.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, RUGOLOMANIA (SPANISH RELEASE) -- Fresh Sound Records LSP-15826 (FSR-519)

Here's the Rugolomania LP in STEREO from 1986. These Spanish Fresh Sound pressings are exceptionally good! The cover looks just like the Columbia original. This is a great item to place in your collection!
COPY #1. Just in, this copy has a very nice cover. It has just the slightest bend in the lower left corner, but it's still, easily, NMINT, and really deserves NMINT+. The vinyl appears to be MINT, NEVER PLAYED! An exceptional copy, this one is $22.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, NEW SOUNDS -- Harmony HL 7003

Here's a great Pete Rugolo compilation LP which has Maynard present on the tracks Shave and a Haircut (6/21/54), Latin Nocturne (5/10/54), The Shrike (6/21/54), Poinciana (4/29/54), Manhattan Mambo (7/8/54), Quiet Village (2/22/55), Come Back Little Rocket (2/8/54), and You Stepped Out of a Dream (2/22/54). There are also two other tracks on which Maynard didn't play. A GREAT compilation of Rugolo's Columbia recordings, and it's surprisingly hard to find.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy has one pea-sized disturbance on the front cover, and the slightest bit of toning around the edges. I also had to repair the top and left spines, but did so with transparent tape, and it's very hard to detect. A great looking cover, let's call it EX- to EX. The vinyl is EX+. Overall, this copy is conservatively EX. $9.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one is in good shape with a little bend at upper right and a little rubbing in the bottom right corner -- EX+. The vinyl is just slightly above average, with some fine surface scratches and a couple of scuffs. It's VG+. Overall, this copy is EX-. $8.00.
COPY #3. The cover on this one had about a 2" seam split at upper right, which I carefully repaired. It's hardly noticeable. There's also just a hint of surface wear in a spot or two on the front. Still, it's a nice, clean cover, and rates an EX to EX+. The vinyl has a few scuffs and light surface scratches. It plays pretty well, but there's a little background noise in a few spots. I'm going to call it EX-. Overall, this one is EX. A nice, solid copy. $9.00.
COPY #4. The cover on this copy shows just a bit of surface wear on the front. On the back, someone wrote "indexed" in pen. Still, it's a clean and nice cover, and rates an EX++. The vinyl is clean and nice, but does have some light surface scratches that translate to some noisiness in the softer passages. I'd rate it as EX-. Overall, this copy is in the EX range. $9.00.

VARIOUS ARTISTS, I LIKE JAZZ! -- Columbia JZ 1

Here's a great Columbia compilation album from 1955, with tunes by performers such as Louis Armstong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Eliington, Dave Brubeck, etc. Maynard appears with Pete Rugolo on the track 4:20 A.M (recorded 5/10/54). This is a very popular LP, and lists for $30.00 in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy looks great. The only problem is cracking along the spine. Other than this, it's a nice, clean cover, and is still at least EX, even with this problem. The vinyl is EX, as well. A good, solid copy, EX overall, $8.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one is really nice. It looks almost like new, except for a 1" seam crack at bottom center. Still, it's an EX+ cover. The vinyl is outstanding -- NMINT. Overall, this one is NMINT-. $9.00.
COPY #3. The cover on this one is really nice! It looks almost like new, except for just the faintest hint of some toning around the edges and a careful seam repair at bottom center. Still, it's a very nice cover, and rates an EX++ to NMINT-. The vinyl has just a handful of very light surface scratches that don't significantly affect play. It's EX+. Overall, this copy is EX++. Yours for $8.00.
COPY #4. Just in, the cover on this one is solid in all respects, with the only issue being a little minor surface wear visible front and back. It's NMINT-, but most record dealers would call it NMINT. The disc has clean and nice labels, and the vinyl is NMINT-, as well. Overall, this copy is NMINT-. It's $9.00.
COPY #5. Just in, the cover on this one is super nice considering it's more than 50 years old. It's NMINT. The vinyl is shiny and nice, and appears to only have been played a couple of times. It's easily NMINT-. Overall, a very nice copy in NMINT- to NMINT condition, it's $10.00.

VARIOUS ARTISTS, $64,000 JAZZ -- Columbia CL 777

Here's a great Columbia compilation album from 1956, with tunes by performers such as Louis Armstong, Harry James, Woody Herman, Dave Brubeck, etc. Maynard appears with Pete Rugolo on the track The Shrike (Conversation) (recorded 6/21/54). This LP lists for $20.00 in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy is pretty nice, except for some surface marks on the front, top part of the cover only and a bend at upper right. It's still EX. The vinyl is really nice -- EX++ to NMINT-. Overall, this one is EX+ -- $8.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one has some damage at upper right from the removal of a price sticker. There's also a bit of surface wear apparent, a 1.5" spine split at upper right, and a couple of rough places on the spine in other places. This makes this cover pretty average, perhaps VG-. The vinyl is not so hot either, also VG-. So this one is slightly below average overall, just VG-. Priced reasonably at just $3.00.
COPY #3. The cover on this one has quite a bit of surface wear, the original owner's name written on the front, and a repaired spine at upper right. (I repaired it, and it's almost invisible.) Thus, the cover is just average -- VG. The vinyl is pretty badly scratched, and there's a lot of surface noise when played. It's just GOOD- (which, in reality, means NOT good). Overall, this copy is just GOOD to GOOD+. Strictly a space filler. If you buy another LP from me, I'll toss this in for just $1.00. Otherwise, it's $2.00.
COPY #4. This one looks great from the front, with just a little bit of surface wear visible. The seams are a bit rough and there's about 3" of clear tape at upper right that has yellowed and is pretty-much only visible from the back. Also on the back is a bit of toning and someone wrote track timings in ink next to about half the tracks. So this cover is just VG- -- average at best. The vinyl, on the other hand, is a seldom-played NMINT! Overall, this on is in the EX- to EX range. It's $5.00.

PETE RUGOLO, MUSIC FOR HI-FI BUGS -- EmArcy MG 36082

This great LP is as famous for the cover as it is for the music. It's got 20 BIG nasty bugs on the cover, in living color. My wife cringes every time she sees it! But the music ain't bad, either. Maynard plays on all 8 tracks, which were recorded July 9-11, 1956. Tunes include For Hi-Fi Bugs, Once in a While, Fawncy Meeting You, These Foolish Things, Later Team, Oscar and Pete's Blues, Dream of You, and Snowfall. Absolutely SWINGIN' big band jazz, and Maynard is right in there wailing! A MUST for every serios MF collector. This one lists for $40.00 in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. The cover on this one is in fantastic condition, with the only problems being an expertly repaired seam crack at bottom, center, and the very slighest bit of brown toning around the edges. It's conservatively EX++ -- an absolutely beautiful looking copy. The vinyl is easily EX. Overall, this is a really nice copy, in EX+ condition. $17.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one has a few minor flaws: a bit of the clear laminate missing along the opening slit, an owner's name written on back, a little brownish toning around the edges, a slight corner bend at lower right. It's a VG+ cover -- pretty nice looking, but with several small flaws. The vinyl is just VG, with one major scuff and a couple of light surface scratches. This is just an average LP, VG condition. Just $7.00.
COPY #3. The cover on this copy has the front laminate missing in the bottom right-hand corner, and some clear tape on the bottom spine. There's also a little minor damage along the bottom edge where some former taping caused a little of the design to be pulled away. It's hardly noticeable, but I see enough of these covers that I was able to detect this. Still, it's a very clean and nice cover, and even with these minor problems, it's an EX. The vinyl has been played a bit, and there are some very light surface scratches in places, that cause some light background noise on playback. It's EX-. Overall, this copy is in the EX- to EX range. A solid copy, with some definite but inobtrusive flaws. $8.00

VARIOUS ARTISTS, THE GREATEST STARS OF JAZZ UNDER ONE ROOF -- EmArcy MG 36088

This EmArcy compilation album from 1956 includes two Pete Rugolo tunes with Maynard: Once in a While (recorded 7/9/56) and For Hi-Fi Bugs (recorded 7/10/56). It also has Maynard on the Georgie Auld track Laura. It lists for $40.00 in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy has a 2" seam crack at top and a 1" seam crack at bottom. There's a few other minor blemishes, but it's a pretty nice cover, overall -- EX condition. The vinyl is also pretty nice -- EX. And it's an earlier pressing, with the original blue "drummer" label. Overall, this one is a nice, solid copy, in EX condition. $9.00.
COPY #2. Just in, the font paper on this one shows a little wear. There's some seam cracking at top center, and a little brownish toning on the back. Still, it's in pretty nice shape for one of these early EmArcy releases. I'd give it an EX. The vinyl has a couple of scuffs and some very fine surface scratches, but it's in overall nice shape. I'd give it and EX-. Overall, this copy is EX- to EX. It's a nice, solid copy. $16.00.
COPY #3. The cover on this one shows a bit of wear front and back, but it's minimal. There's almost none of the typical brownish toning you find on the covers, and the seams are tight and nice. It's a NMINT- cover. The vinyl is likewise NMINT-. Overall, this one is NMINT-. Yours for $12.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, OUT ON A LIMB -- EmArcy MG 36115

Here's Maynard with the great Pete Rugolo Orchestra on Don't Play the Melody and The Boy Next Door (7/10/56), In a Modal Tone, Early Duke, and Cha-Lito Lindo (7/11/56), Nancy, Sunday Monday or Always, Ballade for Drums, and Repititous Riff (10/29/56). This is a very hard-to-find LP. I see about 10 copies of Brass in Hi-Fi for each copy of this I find. And it's usually got a lot of cover damage, especially brown toning. Excellent copies are worth a substantial premium.
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PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, BRASS AT WORK -- Blue Ribbon BRS-8001

I'm not exactly sure when this one was released, but it was probably in the 1970s, and includes a number of Rugolo tracks from the '50s. Maynard plays on all the tracks but one: Later Team (recorded 7/9/56), Don't Play the Melody (recorded 7/10/56), Cha-lito Linda and Early Duke (recorded 7/11/56), Repetitious Riff (recorded 10/29/56), Brass at Work and All the Things You Are (recorded 10/31/56), and Song for Tuba and A Rose for David (recorded 11/21/56). This is a swingin' record! The only problem is with the covers on these. Almost every copy I've ever seen has heavy record ring wear on the black cover, so expect this on 90+% of the copies available.
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PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, BRASS IN HI-FI -- Mercury MG 20261

Here's Maynard with Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra on the following tracks: Can't We Talk it Over (recorded 7/10/56), God Child, My Mother's Eyes, Brass at Work, and All the Things You Are (recorded 10/31/56), and Temptation, Song for Tuba, Everything Happens to Me, A Rose for David, and Salute (recorded 11/21/56). This one was released in 1958, and lists for $40.00 in NMINT condition. BE SURE TO GIVE THE PRECISE TITLE WHEN ORDERED SO IT'S NOT CONFUSED WITH THE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT COVER COPY LISTED JUST BELOW.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy has a bit of cloudiness on the front cover, which happens sometimes due to the way these LPs were laminated. It's not too bad, but is noticeable. There's a 1.5" seam crack at bottom center, and a bit of brown toning around the edges on the back. So this is just an average cover, VG. The vinyl is VG to VG+. Overall, this one is pretty-much average, and deserves a VG or slightly better rating. $6.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this copy had a seam split at upper right. I carefully repaired it, and it's almost undetectable, except from the back, where you can see the clear tape when held in oblique light. Again, it's hardly detectable. There's a small brownish water spot on the back cover at bottom center, about the size of two quarters lying side by side. Although it looks NMINT+ from the front, let's call this cover EX, due to the described flaws. The vinyl is a clean and nice NMINT-. Overall, this copy is in the EX+ range. A nice, solid copy. $11.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, AN ADVENTURE IN SOUND -- BRASS -- Mercury MG 20261

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, AN ADVENTURE IN SOUND -- BRASS -- Mercury SR 60044

Here's Maynard with Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra on the STEREO version of the Brass in Hi-Fi album, performing on the following tracks: Can't We Talk it Over (recorded 7/10/56), God Child, My Mother's Eyes, Brass at Work, and All the Things You Are (recorded 10/31/56), and Temptation, Song for Tuba, Everything Happens to Me, A Rose for David, and Salute (recorded 11/21/56). This one was released in 1959, and lists for $30.00 in NMINT condition.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy looks fantastic, except the laminate is staring to pull loose along the left edge. It actually looks like it was manufactured that way, and it's not bad. On the back cover, someone wrote "120" in red ink. Still, all told, this is a nice, super clean and glossy cover -- EX+ condition. The vinyl is pretty nice, as well -- EX condition. Overall, this one is EX to EX+. $12.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one is a super clean and nice NMINT. The vinyl looks great, and I played a little just to be sure and it had great fidelity and sounded great. It's NMINT-. Overall, this one is NMINT- to NMINT. Truly a nice copy -- $18.00.

PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, MUSIC FROM OUT OF SPACE -- Mercury SR 60118

Here's Maynard with Pete Rugolo and His Orchestra on the STEREO version of the Music from out of Space album, performing on the following tracks: Once in a While (recorded 7/9/56), Snowfall and In a Modal Tone (recorded 7/11/56), and Ballade for Drums (recorded 10/29/56). The mono version of this LP was issued in 1957, and lists for $50.00 in NMINT condition in the jazz guide. The stereo version isn't listed, but I think it dates to about 1959. I've seen it sell for in excess of $100.00!!! Rugolo is pictured on the front cover in a space suit, and these are always popular when one becomes available!
COPY #1. Just in, the cover on this one is a super clean and nice NMINT to NMINT+. I doubt if you could find one nicer -- except for one thing. Someone drilled a small hole right through the middle of the cover (a "cut-out" item). This reduces the cover to NMINT-. The labels, of course, have that same small hole going through them. The disc itself, however, is a nice EX+. Overall, this LP rates an EX++. And ... just to be clear, that hole in the cover is very small, and hardly noticeable. This one is $15.00.
COPY #2. This cover on this one is near-perfect on the front. On the back, there's just a bit of record ring wear, and the original owner's name written at top center. I'd rate this cover as EX+. The vinyl has a couple of surface scratches visible, and it rates an EX+. Overall, an EX+ copy. This one is $13.00.

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