To mark the 65th anniversary of the albums recording, Blue Train will be released in two special editions on September 16 as part of Blue Notes acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. A 1-LP mono pressing of the original album will be presented in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket, while the 2-LP stereo collection Blue Train: The Complete Masters will include a second disc featuring seven alternate and incomplete takes, none of which have been released previously on vinyl, and four of which have never been released before on any format. The Complete Masters comes with a booklet featuring never-before-seen session photos by Francis Wolff and an essay by Coltrane expert Ashley Kahn. Both Tone Poet Vinyl Editions were produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at RTI. Blue Train: The Complete Masters will also be released as a 2-CD set and digital collection. Few studio experiences Ive had can compare with the thrill of listening to the original master tapesmono, stereo and alternate takesof Blue Train, says Harley. I consider these two new versions the definitive editions of this masterpiece performance by John Coltrane. LP 1 : Side A 1 Blue Train 2 Moments Notice LP 1: Side B 1 Locomotion 2 Im Old Fashioned 3 Lazy Bird LP 2 : Side A 1 Blue Train (false start) 2 Blue Train (take 7) 3 Moments Notice (alternate take 4) 4 Lazy Bird (take 1) LP 2: Side B 1 Blue Train (alternate take) 2 Moments Notice (incomplete alternate take 5A) 3 Lazy Bird (alternate take)
