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Last pressed on vinyl in 2005, The Inflated Tear is a studio album by Roland Kirk, released on Atlantic in 1968. Roland Kirk, was a hugely influential, blind jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to pla

Roland Kirk - The Inflated Tear - (Limited Edition, 180 Gram Vinyl, Audiophile, Brick & Mortar Exclusive) - [Vinyl]

Model: 081227806545
Web Code: 19714421
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Last pressed on vinyl in 2005, The Inflated Tear is a studio album by Roland Kirk, released on Atlantic in 1968. Roland Kirk, was a hugely influential, blind jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously. Pitchfork placed The Inflated Tear at number 170 on it's list of the "200 Best Albums of the 1960s. Pressed on 180 gram premium-quality vinyl at Fidelity Record Pressing as part of the Rhino Reserve audiophile vinyl series.

Product Condition
Brand New
Music Genre
Jazz
Media Format
VINYL
Parental Advisory
No
Artist(s)
Roland Kirk
Year of Original Release
2026
Music Label
Atlantic

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