Pete Rugolo 45s with Maynard Ferguson
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, YOU STEPPED OUT OF A DREAM / BAZAAR –- Columbia 4-40223
Here are two tracks from the Introducing Pete Rugolo LP, recorded on 2/22/54 for Columbia. Most MF collectors are totally unaware of the existence of this 45.
COPY #1. This copy, unfortunately, is just GOOD+, with a lot of surface noise, and it has a couple of 1” black marks on the label. But it’s still really hard to find. Even with these problems, it’s still worth $3.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, IN THE SHADE OF THE OLD APPLE TREE / MANANA–- Columbia 4-40262
Here are two early tracks from Pete Rugolo. Most MF collectors are totally unaware of the existence of this 45. In the Shade was recorded 4/29/54, and Manana was recorded 4/28/54.
COPY #1. This copy is in pretty nice shape, with the only problem being some ultra fine surface scratches. They're super minimal, and hardly affect play. I'm going to rate this copy as EX+. It's really nice, and better than most I've seen. $7.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, SHAVE AND A HAIRCUT / LATIN NOCTURNE –- Columbia 4-40432
This is the WHITE LABEL PROMO VERSION of this 45, which has MF with Pete Rugolo's Orchestra. Latin Nocturne was recorded on 5/10/54, and Shave and a Haircut on 6/21/54.
COPY #1. Condition is VG-, with some surface noise throughout. There are slightly discolored spots on the label on each side, probably made by a gummed sticker that was subsequently removed. Just $5.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, INTRODUCING PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA –- Columbia B-415
This is a RARE picture cover double gatefold EP containing two discs and 8 tracks from Rugolo's Introducing Pete Rulogo album. It dates to 1954. The 10" LP of this same album lists for $50.00 in NMINT condition, and that's a pretty good guideline for this EP, as well. Tracks include That Old Black Magic, Early Stan, Bazaar, California Melodies, You Stepped Out of a Dream, 360 Special, Laura, and Come Back Little Rocket.
COPY #1. This cover on this copy has a little surface wear, but it's minimal. The front paper is clean and nice but the spines and back cover do show a little bit of brown toning, which is typical for this EP. Still, it's a very nice cover, in NMINT- condition. The discs are clean and nice, in NMINT condition, but disc 2 has a crack that runs from the edge about half way into the grooves. Ouch! This is really too bad. I'll let it go for just $5.00 due to the cracked disc. The cover alone is worth much more than that.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, INTRODUCING PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA –- Columbia B-1855
This is a RARE picture cover EP containing 4 tracks from Rugolo's Introducing Pete Rulogo album. Tracks include That Old Black Magic, Early Stan, Laura, and Come Back Little Rocket. I almost NEVER see this particular EP. It's extremely hard to find.
COPY #1. This cover on this copy has some surface wear on the front, and the spine and back paper is toned a little brownish around the edges. The original owner's name is written on the back at lower right. It's an EX- to EX cover. The disc is pretty nice, with just a couple of very light surface scratches -- EX+. Overall, it's EX. A rare and interesting little EP, $11.00.
COPY #2. Wow. I can't believe I've gotten another copy of this elusive little EP. The cover on this one is very sound, but does show some surface wear (mainly on the front) and has two lines of inked writing on the back. This reduces an otherwise super cover to just EX-. The vinyl is NMINT- -- just super! Overall, let's call this one EX to EX+. A very nice copy, $12.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, INTRODUCING PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA –- Columbia B-1987
This is a RARE picture cover EP containing 4 tracks from Rugolo's Introducing Pete Rulogo album. It's apparently a re-issue EP from the mid to late 1950s. Tracks include Bazaar, California Melodies, You Stepped Out of a Dream, and 360 Special. I almost NEVER see these EPs. I don't think they sold well, or maybe they were printed in small quantities. Anyway, they're very hard to find.
COPY #1. This cover on this copy has a little surface wear, front and back, but it's minimal. It's in NMINT- condition. The disc is super -- NMINT. Overall, this copy is NMINT- to NMINT. A beautiful little EP, $13.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one is really nice -- NMINT- to NMINT. The disc is a super clean and nice NMINT-. Overall it's conservatively NMINT-. $12.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, ADVENTURES IN RHYTHM –- Columbia B-452
This is a RARE picture cover double gatefold EP containing two discs and 8 tracks from Rugolo's Adventures in Rhythm LP: Here's Pete, My Funny Valentine, Rugolo Meets Shearing, Sambamba, King Porter Stomp, You Are Too Beautiful, Conversation, and Good Evening Friends Boogie. Maynard plays (or sings) on all eight tracks. The LP is hard to find; this little EP is next to impossible to find. It's very, very rare.
COPY #1. This copy spent its life in Japan until a couple of months ago when I traded for it and had it sent back here to the U.S. It's the U.S. version, but it has Japanese import stickers on the front cover, a spot where more stickers were removed on the back cover, and an additional Japanese marking in red ink on the back cover. Except for these stickers, the cover would be EX to EX+, but due to the import stickers, I'll call it just VG+. The vinyl is EX+. Overall, this copy is EX- to EX. Due to the stickers, I'll price this rare little EP at just $10.00.
COPY #2. This copy is really nice. The gatefold cover shows only the slightest wear. It's NMINT. The vinyl is super nice, as well -- just a few very light surface scuffs on one of the four sides. It's still NMINT. Overall, this is a great little NMINT copy of this rare little EP. Well worth the asking price -- $22.00.
COPY #3. The gatefold cover on this copy shows on light surface wear. The seams are all intact, and there's no writing or other damage. It's NMINT-. The vinyl is NMINT, except for side 2 (of 4), which has a few light parallel surface scratches. Overall, the vinyl is NMINT-. Thus, this copy is NMINT- overall. Yours for $19.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, KING PORTER STOMP / QUIET VILLAGE –- Columbia 4-40519
This 45 contains King Porter Stomp (recorded 4/28/54) from the Adventures in Rhythm album, and also Quiet Village (recorded 2/22/55), both with MF. Like other 45s I’ve acquired recently, no other collectors seem to know about the existence of this 45.
COPY #1. This is a white label promo copy. Condition is just VG-, with some surface noise throughout. Someone stamped the date JUN 23 1955 in black stamp pad ink on each side of the label. Still, very hard to find, and unknown to most collectors. $4.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, LITTLE WHITE LIES / WHEN YOU’RE SMILING –- Columbia 4-40553
This 45 contains the tune Little White Lies (recorded 2/22/55) from the Rugolomania album, with MF. Like other 45s I’ve acquired recently, no other collectors seem to know about the existence of this 45.
COPY #1. This is a white label promo copy. Condition is just VG-, with some definite surface noise. Very hard to find, and unknown to most collectors. $5.00.
COPY #2. This is a white label promo copy. Someone wrote "1408" in blue in on each label. There's a little light surface scratching, but it's minimal. Overall, let's call this copy VG+. Quite hard to find! $6.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, RUGOLOMANIA –- Columbia B-523
This is a 45 RPM picture cover double gatefold EP with eight tracks from the Rugolomania LP. (The other four tracks from the LP are on Columbia EP B2075.) The tracks are Gone With the Wind, In a Sentimental Mood, Bobbin' with Bob, 4:20 A.M., Everything I Have is Yours, Hornorama, Little White Lies, and Me Next! Maynard plays on 4:20 A.M. (recorded 5/10/54), and Little White Lies and Bobbin' With Bob (recorded 2/22/55.
COPY #1. The cover on this copy is in GREAT condition. The seams are tight, the graphics are fresh -- there's just the slightest surface wear present, but it's easily NMINT. The vinyl is super, also NMINT. Overall, this is a super little NMINT copy of this great EP. Very, VERY hard to acquire, and next to impossible to find in this condition!!! My price for this one is just $17.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, RUGOLOMANIA –- Columbia B-2075
This is a 45 RPM picture cover EP with four tracks from the Rugolomania LP. (The other eight tracks from the LP are on Columbia EP B-523.) The tracks are Bongo Dance, Intermezzo (A Love Story), Montevideo, and I've Had My Moments. Maynard plays only on the track Bongo Dance, which was recorded 2/22/55. (He was in the studio for Intermezzo, as well, but the trumpets were "out" on that number.)
COPY #1. The cover on this copy is spectacular. The seams are tight, the graphics are fresh -- it's NMINT! The vinyl is super, also NMINT. In fact, I'm going to stretch a bit here, and call the vinyl NMINT+. It's beautiful! Overall, this is a "best of breed" NMINT copy of this sweet little EP. Very, VERY hard to acquire, and next to impossible to find in this condition!!! My price for this beautiful one is just $15.00.
COPY #2. The cover on this one is a super clean and nice NMINT! The vinyl is a clean and shiny NMINT-. Overall, this one is in NMINT- to NMINT condition. A great copy! $13.00.
PETE RUGOLO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, SNOWFALL / LATER TEAM – Mercury 71004X45
This 45 contains Later Team (recorded 7/9/56) and Snowfall (recorded 7/11/56), both with MF.
COPY #1. Unfortunately, this one has very poor vinyl. I hesitate to rate it any better than GOOD-. The label is nice, though, and it would look great in your collection. You may never find another. Due to the poor, noisy vinyl, just $2.00.
COPY #2. The labels on this one are super clean and nice. The vinyl is EX. A nice, solid copy, this one is $10.00.
COPY #3. The labels on this one are super clean and nice. The vinyl is EX. A nice, solid copy, this one is $10.00.
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