This is a Limited Edition Crystal Clear Vinyl LP pressing of Little Girl Blue by Nina Simone, featuring three additional bonus tracks. This landmark 1958 release marks Nina Simone’s first-ever studio recording, originally issued on the Bethlehem label. Backed by bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, this session introduced the world to Nina not only as a brilliant vocalist but as a formidable jazz pianist. The album features her perennial hit "My Baby Just Cares for Me" alongside highly inventive reworkings of standards like Duke Ellington’s "Mood Indigo" and Tadd Dameron’s "Good Bait." These performances reveal her extensive classical training and her genius for improvisation, solidifying her place as a singular force in American music. This high-fidelity clear vinyl pressing is an essential cornerstone for any jazz or soul collection.

Label: Waxtime

Release Year: 2025

Track List: 

1. Mood Indigo
2. Don't Smoke in Bed
3. He Needs Me
4. Little Girl Blue
5. Love Me or Leave Me
6. My Baby Just Cares For Me
7. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
8. For All We Know
9. Good Bait [Instrumental]
10. Plain Gold Ring
11. You'll Never Walk Alone
12. I Loves You Porgy
13. Central Park Blues
14. African Mailman