Sonny Rollins Way Out West
Sonny Rollins’ groundbreaking album Now on UHQR
200-gram 45 RPM 2LP release
Numbered edition limited to 2,750 copies
Mastered AAA by Bernie Grundman from the original analogue tapes
Set includes deluxe 16-page booklet telling the history of Contemporary Records together with new album liner notes by John Koenig, son of the label founder
Pressed on Clarity Vinyl at Quality Record Pressings
Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish
Purest possible pressing and most visually stunning presentation and packaging
A classic of the genre, Rollins’ first album for the Contemporary Records label
Dive into the timeless brilliance of Sonny Rollins’ legendary album Way Out West like never before with the Analogue Productions UHQR edition
Meticulously pressed at Quality Record Pressings, this definitive audiophile version stands as a testament to one of jazz’s most formidable talents.
Way Out West, his classic 1957 album, received 5 Stars from Rolling Stone’s prestigious Jazz Record Guide and has prompted Pitchfork to deem it, “an album that looks like a novelty and sounds like transcendence.”
How Way Out West shaped jazz
• Masterful Trio: The album’s infamous 3 a.m. recording sessions featured Rollins’ sax strolling over the contributions of onetime Ella Fitzgerald bassist Ray Brown and iconic West Coast Jazz drummer Shelly Manne, neither of whom Rollins had ever played with.
An open setting gives Rollins space to be harmonically inventive. Rollins’ saxophone mastery shines brightly on every track!
• Musical innovation: From the swinging “I’m an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande),” written by Johnny Mercer and made famous by Bing Crosby — skillfully mixing country and jazz, to the haunting Rollins’ original composition and title track “Way Out West,” the album redefines jazz improvisation.
• Frequently included in “Best Saxophone Albums” and “Best Jazz Trios” lists. AllMusic rates it 5/5 Stars! Sonny Rollins’ groundbreaking album is a cornerstone of jazz history.
The Ultimate Listening Experience
• UHQR Vinyl: Immerse yourself in unparalleled sound quality with the Acoustic Sounds UHQR pressing, crafted for audiophiles who demand the best, with attention paid to every single detail of this one-of-a-kind reissue.
• Precision craftsmanship: Four glorious sides of 200-gram Clarity Vinyl from Quality Record Pressings, the world’s best pressing plant.
Cut at 45 RPM to reduce distortion and high frequency loss as the wider-spaced grooves let your stereo cartridge track more accurately.
UHQRs from Analogue Productions are the gold-standard in premium vinyl releases.
The proprietary vinyl compound enhances the sound quality, offering improved dynamics, detail, and tonal accuracy.
The heavier vinyl minimises resonance and warping, providing a stable and flat playing surface.
And great care is taken to eliminate any surface noise or imperfections throughout the manufacturing process.
Lastly, your record is housed in a Stoughton Printing Old Style tip-on gatefold heavyweight jacket with scuff-resistant matte finish.
The record and supporting materials are contained in a deluxe textured clamshell box.
Overall, UHQR Clarity Vinyl from Analogue Productions is a sought-after format among audiophiles and collectors who value the highest possible audio fidelity from their vinyl records.
Track List: Sonny Rollins Way Out West
Side 1
1. I’m An Old Cowhand
2. Solitude
Side 2
1. Come, Gone
Side 3
1. Wagon Wheels
Side 4
1. There Is No Greater Love
2. Way Out West
