John Coltrane – Giant Steps (DOL Blue Vinyl Reissue) [180g LP Vinyl]

John Coltrane – Giant Steps (DOL Blue Vinyl Reissue) [180g LP Vinyl]

Format: LP Vinyl (180g Heavyweight, Blue Vinyl, Single Sleeve)
Label: DOL / The Blue Collection
Catalogue Number: DOL 857HB
Released: 2017 (EU Reissue of 1960 Original)
Genre: Jazz / Hard Bop / Modal Jazz
Condition: New and Sealed

Description

Giant Steps is John Coltrane’s revolutionary Atlantic debut — a technical marvel and emotional powerhouse that reshaped the language of modern jazz. This limited edition 180g blue vinyl reissue is part of DOL’s Blue Collection, housed in a standard single sleeve with period-accurate artwork. Though unofficial, the pressing is prized for its vibrant presentation and collector appeal.

Recorded in 1959 and released in 1960, the album features Coltrane’s legendary “sheets of sound” approach and introduces his “Coltrane changes” — a harmonic framework that challenged and inspired generations of musicians. Backed by Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor, the album includes enduring compositions like “Naima,” “Mr. P.C.,” and the title track “Giant Steps,” which remains a rite of passage for jazz improvisers.

Track Listing

Side A
A1. Giant Steps – 4:43
A2. Cousin Mary – 5:45
A3. Countdown – 2:21
A4. Spiral – 5:56

Side B
B1. Syeeda’s Song Flute – 7:00
B2. Naima – 4:21
B3. Mr. P.C. – 6:57