Roy Ayers – Virgo Vibes (Vinyl LP, 2023 Deluxe Reissue)
The Music Inside
Recorded in 1967 and finally reissued on May 19, 2023 by Nature Sounds, Virgo Vibes captures vibraphone virtuoso Roy Ayers in his early jazz mode—a far cry from his later funk-jazz fusion. This deluxe reissue presents crystal-clear tone and three bonus tracks, giving the original grooves fresh clarity and context for jazz aficionados.
Tracklist
- The Ringer
- Ayerloom
- In the Limelight
- Virgo Vibes
- Glow Flower
- Mine Royd
- Number Seven
- Untitled
Sample Notes
This is pure jazz vibraphone—great for soulful instrumental loops or ambient licks—but not commonly sampled in hip-hop. That said, tracks like “Virgo Vibes” and “In the Limelight” are ripe for sampling with their mellow cashmere tones and hypnotic vibes.
Product Overview
- Format: 1×LP, standard black vinyl pressing
- Label: Nature Sounds (2023 Deluxe Reissue)
- Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed
- UPC: 822720781911
- Genre: Soul-Jazz, Post-Bop, Jazz Vibraphone, Jazz-Funk
- Release Date: May 19, 2023
Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection
Virgo Vibes is a rare window into Roy Ayers’ earliest grind—where jazz virtuosity meets emotional warmth. Ideal for lovers of vintage jazz, crate diggers with an ear for vibe, or anyone building cross-genre collections that value atmosphere and texture.
