John Coltrane – Ballads (Clear Vinyl Edition, WaxTime in Color, 2023 Reissue)

UPC: 8435723701989
Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed

John Coltrane – Ballads (Clear Vinyl Edition)

🎵 The Music Inside

Ballads (1963) is one of the most cherished albums in John Coltrane’s catalog — a breathtaking example of restraint, emotion, and melodic beauty. Instead of the fiery modal explorations Coltrane was known for, this record showcases the gentle, soulful side of the Classic Quartet, featuring:

• John Coltrane – Tenor Sax
• McCoy Tyner – Piano
• Jimmy Garrison – Bass
• Elvin Jones – Drums

Recorded mostly in single takes, Ballads carries a late-night intimacy that feels personal, warm, and deeply human. Every track is slow, melodic, and expressive — making this album a timeless favorite for jazz collectors and anyone craving beautiful, emotional music.

This 2023 WaxTime in Color edition is pressed on Clear Vinyl, giving this classic a fresh visual upgrade while maintaining the smooth fidelity fans love.

📜 Tracklist

1. Say It (Over and Over Again)
2. You Don’t Know What Love Is
3. Too Young to Go Steady
4. All or Nothing at All
5. I Wish I Knew
6. What’s New?
7. It’s Easy to Remember
8. Nancy (With the Laughing Face)

🔍 Sample Notes

While Ballads is not heavily sampled in hip-hop, the album is excellent raw material for producers, thanks to:

• airy sax melodies perfect for atmospheric chops
• McCoy Tyner’s lush chord voicings
• soft brushed drums ideal for lo-fi textures
• isolated emotional moments throughout each track

This pressing is ripe for sampling — especially for lo-fi, chillhop, ambient, or cinematic styles.

📦 Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP
• Vinyl: Clear Vinyl
• Label: WaxTime in Color / New Continent
• Reissue Year: 2023
• Source: EU remastered edition
• Jacket: High-quality glossy sleeve
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed
• UPC: 8435723701989
• Genre: Jazz, Ballads, Modal Jazz
• Recommended For: jazz collectors, audiophiles, nighttime listening, sampling producers

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

This clear-vinyl reissue brings new life to one of the greatest jazz ballad albums ever recorded. Gorgeous, emotional, and timeless — Ballads is essential for John Coltrane fans and a perfect entry point for new listeners. The clear vinyl makes it a standout collectible in any crate.