Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage stands as one of the pinnacle achievements of his 1960s Blue Note output. Originally released in 1965, the album features Hancock alongside Miles Davis Quintet bandmates Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, and George Coleman. This 2024 Blue Note 85 Series reissue presents the oceanic exploration of five Hancock originals on heavyweight blue vinyl, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog tapes. A landmark in modal jazz and hard bop, this pressing delivers audiophile clarity and collector-grade presentation.

Track Listing

1. Maiden Voyage
2. The Eye Of The Hurricane
3. Little One
4. Survival Of The Fittest
5. Dolphin Dance

Features

• Limited edition Indies Exclusive pressing
• 180 gram audiophile blue vinyl
• Barcode: 602465117462
• Catalogue number: 6511746 / BST 84195
• Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• Lacquer cut from original analog tapes
• Gatefold sleeve with Reid Miles design and Rudy Van Gelder recording credits

Information

• Artist: Herbie Hancock
• Title: Maiden Voyage
• Label: Blue Note / Universal Music
• Catalog Number: 6511746 / BST 84195
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo, Blue, 180g
• Released: 8 November 2024
• Original Release Year: 1965
• Genre: Jazz
• Style: Hard Bop, Modal