Lot #14: George Benson - Bad Benson LP (1974, CTI) US First Pressing Van Gelder

Highly collectible original US vinyl pressing of George Benson's seminal 1974 jazz-funk masterpiece, Bad Benson, released on Creed Taylor's legendary CTI records. This specific copy is a true audiophile's dream. The dead wax features the iconic Van Gelder stamp and customer master matrix markings. Hand cut by master engineer Rudy Van Gelder at his studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, this particular pressing run is celebrated by vinyl enthusiasts for its incredibly hot, dynamic, and upfront soundstage. Catalog: CTI 6045 S1 Matrix: RVG 87705 A B1 3. VAN GELDER Cover Art: features an iconic laminated gatefold sleeve designed by Bob Ciano, standard for CTI's luxury jazz packaging. Cover photography shot by renowned photographer Ben Rose, showcasing a multi-exposure technique capturing Benson's lightning-fast guitar work via an innovative visual trace. The inner gatefold includes a stark, expressive monochrome portrait of Benson by Pete Turner, emphasizing the high-art layout style that defines CTI collector pieces. The instrumentation features a legendary lineup, including Ron Carter on bass, Kenny Barron on piano, Phil Upchurch on second guitar, and the powerhouse Steve Gadd holding down the rhythm section. Auction Note: All lots are from a single estate collection. This is an opportunity to purchase a carefully curated decades-spanning collection from a single collector. The majority of the vinyl is in near mint condition with many appearing unplayed - if there are flaws of note we did our best to photograph that specifically. If you would like any further information please use the question portion available on each lot. Shipping is available - if you win the lot please email [email protected] to arrange. Pickup category timeslot {A}