John Coltrane - Blue Train (Blue Note Essential) [Blue Vinyl]

• Available September 18th, 2026.
• Ship orders including this title will be held back.

Although never formally signed, an oral agreement between John Coltrane and Blue Note Records founder Alfred Lion was indeed honored on Blue Train, Coltrane's only collection of sides as a principal artist for the venerable label.

The record is packed solid with sonic evidence of Coltrane's innate leadership abilities. He not only addresses the tunes at hand, but also simultaneously reinvents himself as a multifaceted interpreter of both hard bop as well as sensitive balladry, while touching upon all forms in between.

The personnel on Blue Train is arguably as impressive as what they're playing. Joining Coltrane (tenor sax) are Lee Morgan (trumpet), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Kenny Drew (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The triple horn arrangements incorporate an additional sonic density that remains a trademark unique to both this band and album.

Blue Note Essential Vinyl Series is mastered from hi-resolution digital masters on 140-gram vinyl.

This BLUE vinyl edition produce by Blue Note Records for their 'Blue Note Essential' series in 2026.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Blue Train
2. Moment's Notice
3. Locomotion
4. I'm Old Fashioned
5. Lazy Bird