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Art Tatum – The Essential Art Tatum Vintage 1962 Verve Records gatefold compilation showcasing the virtuoso mastery of stride and swing piano legend Art Tatum. Features solo masterworks alongside small-group recordings with tenor saxophonist Ben Webster, bassist Red Callender, and drummer Bill Douglass. Includes liner notes by Billy Taylor and Dom Cerulli. Tracklist: Side 1: 1. Tenderly (5:03) 2. Elegy (3:37) 3. Someone to Watch Over Me (3:47) 4. The Dixieland Band (3:06) 5. You're Blasé (4:55) Side 2: 1. Jitterbug Waltz (3:47) 2. Would You Like to Take a Walk (4:13) 3. My Ideal (7:15) 4. Willow Weep for Me (4:32) Pressing & Release Details: • Label: Verve Records (MGM Records Division) • Catalog #: V6-8433 • Matrix / Runout (Labels): VGS-150 / VGS-151 • Series: Verve Jazz Essentials • Year: 1962 • Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Electronically Enhanced Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Gatefold • Pressing: U.S. 1960s Verve Black "T" Logo Label Condition: • Vinyl: VG+ • Cover: VG+ (minor shelf and edge rubbing along seams, solid gatefold structure) • Note: Faint name written in pencil/pen on Side 1 center label. Recent Market Comps: • Comparable 1960s Verve gatefold copies typically list/sell in the $12–$18 range • High-grade/archival copies reach $20–$25+ Fast one-day shipping. Orders bundle automatically to save on shipping. Use the offer feature to receive a discount on any record in the store.