The picture jacket EP4 series that had been a regular component of the Pacific Jazz line when the label began in 1952 would come to an end in 1956. Bock announced that the EP line would be discontinued and received an outcry from dealers that would force a change in that decision. The November […]
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Pacific Jazz 45 Single Labels – Pt 2
THE 45-600 SERIES Our initial post examined the 78 RPM single line and the 45 RPM singles that were issued at the same time. We left off with 45-627 (label images still being sought) which was the last 78 single released, PJ-627, the Clifford Brown Ensemble. The 45-600 series would continue to be utilized by […]
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The extended play releases on Pacific Jazz utilized the same cover art and liner notes that appeared on the 10” LP releases from which selected tracks were taken for the 45 EP release although there were a few exceptions. A future post will depart from the presentation of labels and feature the covers and liner […]
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