Part of the Jean-Pierre Leloir Collection, Little Girl Blue, released in 1957, was Nina Simone??s first recording ever. Many of the tracks from this 180 gram LP would become true classics, among them her perennial version of ??My Baby Just Cares For Me?. All Music Guide reviewer Thom Jurek gave the album four stars, stating that ??Little Girl Blue showcases her ballad voice as one of mystery and sensuality and showcases her up-tempo jazz style with authority and an enigmatic down-home
feel that is nonetheless elegant.?
Little Girl Blue by Nina Simone, released 14 October 2013.
This version of Little Girl Blue comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
The 1957 release Little Girl Blue is Nina Simone's first album on Bethlehem Records. A simple trio recording showcasing Nina's talent on piano and vocals with bassist Jimmy Bond and drummer Albert Tootie Heath backing her. Re-mastering by: Ray Staff at Air Mastering Lyndhurst Hall London.
On sleeve front the Title is:
THE ORIGINAL????AND BEST OF Nina Simone
This album is also known as "Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club". However, the back cover and vinyl label read "Little Girl Blue".
Comes with foldout insert catalog of Pure Pleasure records.
On shrink wrap Pure Pleasure Records Limited sticker.