Even feelable marks on the Plastylite pressed vinyl most times don't skip, and many times don't sound too bad.
Check the dead wax run off area between the grooves and the label for an ear, or also known as cursive p.
This little mark signifies a plastylite pressing, which also mean a better sonic experience. Typically these records are heavier in weight, and seem to be better made.
Hank Mobley's The Turnaround is an odd session in that it offers two recording sessions recorded 2 years apart. The 1963 session is straight ahead, and offers a lighter sound from the saxophonist, while the 1965 session has a more post bop vibe, using exotic rhythm structures to solo on top off.
Mobley has a harder tone on the 1965 session to my ears, I know Mobley was known as the middle weight champion of the world tone wise, but I don't really see that on the 1965 date.
I think that middle weight moniker sells Mobley short a bit, I always liked Mobley on Blue Note, though he did seem like a fish out of water with Miles Davis in the early 60's period. Especially next to Coltrane, he seems limited, but who doesn't even today. When Hank is in his hard bop/post bop element, he's hard to beat as a melody maker.
The title track is definitely a play for sales, but at least when you combine integrity with commercialism you get something worth hearing. Like Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder," it has a soulful finger snapping hip wiggling feel.
I paid $3.99 for this pictured New York USA copy, probably a 40 dollar record on eBay in the VG condition visually, but as mentioned, this copy plays much better than the visual grade would indicate.
Hank Mobley is just one of the great Blue Note artist you need to hear, and the Turnaround is an album you need to own if you are a collector.
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