John Coltrane - Coltrane Plays the Blues - Rhino Hi-Fi LP

180g Vinyl LP, Original Mono Mix, Rhino High Fidelity Series

Coltrane Plays the Blues (1962) was assembled by Atlantic Records from unreleased compositions captured during John Coltrane's My Favorite Things sessions, turning the blues form into a framework for harmonic invention and rhythmic interplay. From the open dialogue of "Blues to Elvin" to the assertive drive of "Mr. Day," it features some of Coltrane's most direct playing of the Atlantic years. This Rhino High Fidelity edition is AAA cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.

Features

• Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2026 Indie Exclusive
• Limited Edition
• Rhino High Fidelity Series
• 180g vinyl LP
• Original mono mix
• AAA cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• Pressed at Optimal Media
• Heavyweight gatefold jacket with alternate art from the original French pressing
• Obi strip
• Exclusive insert with notes by Syd Schwartz
• Label: Rhino

Musicians

• John Coltrane – soprano sax, tenor sax
• McCoy Tyner – piano
• Steve Davis – bass
• Elvin Jones – drums

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Blues to Elvin
2. Blues to Bechet
3. Blues to You

Side Two:

1. Mr. Day
2. Mr. Syms
3. Mr. Knight