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Release date: 06-11-2019 (Originally released in 1957)

2019 EU reissue ( 180gblue vinyl LP ) including the classic "St. Thomas" one of Sonny's most acclaimed works. Also features Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins and Max Roach.

Tracks:
A1 Saint Thomas 6:42
A2 You Don't Know What Love Is 6:24
A3 Strode Rode 5:11

B1 Moritat 9:57
B2 Blue 7 11:12

Saxophone Colossus is arguably his finest all-around set. Joined by pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Max Roach, Rollins debuts and performs the definitive version of "St. Thomas," tears into the chord changes of "Mack the Knife" (here called "Moritat"), introduces "Strode Rode," is lyrical on "You Don't Know What Love Is," and constructs a solo on "Blue Seven" that practically defines his style. Essential music that, as with all of Rollins' Prestige recordings, has also been reissued as part of a huge "complete" box set; listeners with a tight budget are advised to pick up this single disc and be amazed.