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The Skipper

Name: The Skipper
Brand: Henry Franklin
SKU: hfskipper-exclusives
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Henry Franklin

Henry "The Skipper" Franklin's 1972 debut album is available on Opaque Dark Grey Vinyl.

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VMP Exclusive Pressing

This is a VMP Exclusive record, and you can't get this specific variation anywhere else.

Exclusive Features

color	Opaque Dark Grey
foil stamped	Yes
numbered	Yes

Other Features

exclusive	VMP Exclusive
jacket style	Direct-To-Board
jacket type	Single
label	Real Gone
mastering engineer	Mike Milchner
mastering studio	Sonic Vision Mastering
pressing location	Gotta Groove Records
release type	Reissue

By the Numbers

1LP

format

1972

original release year

33¹/₃

rpm

speed

500

total pressing quantity

inch

vinyl size

standard

weight

Description

Henry "The Skipper" Franklin first cut his teeth in the professional jazz landscape alongside Willie Bobo in 1968. From there, Franklin made his rounds through the east coast and performed as part of Hugh Masekela's band, and later on with O.C. Smith, The Three Sounds, Freddie Hubbard and more. In his debut album, Franklin convened Oscar Brashear (trumpet, flugelhorn), Charles Owens (tenor and soprano saxophone), Bill Henderson (electric piano) and Michael Carvin (drums) to develop a sound that goes beyond any single genre in jazz.

The VMP exclusive edition of Henry Franklin's The Skipper is pressed on 1LP Opaque Natural with Black Swirl vinyl. The record will arrive in a single direct-to-board, foil stamped and hand numbered jacket and includes a two-page insert. The reissue is mastered by Mike Milchner of Sonic Vision Mastering.

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*Audio and/or tracklist may vary slightly from the vinyl version.

Tracklist

LP 1 / Side A

Outbreak

Plastic Creek Stomp

Theme for JoJo

LP 1 / Side B

Beauty and the Electric Tub

Little Miss Laurie

The Skipper

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LP 1 / Side B

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