Glenn Miller - Pure Gold (1980) Vinyl LP • and 44 similar items

Catalog Number: AYL1-3666 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface impressions (front/back); surface abrasion near top-left on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly readable with noticeable-wear and a split in center. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Sunrise Serenade A String Of Pearls In The Mood Pennsylvania Six-Five Thousand Chattanooga Choo Choo Moonlight Serenade Tuxedo Junction Little Brown Jug (I've Got A Gal) In Kalamazoo American Patrol About The Record: Pure Gold, by Glenn Miller, released posthumously, is a compilation showcasing the iconic big band leader's most celebrated recordings from the late 1930s and early 1940s. It captures the essence of the swing era with Miller's signature sound, featuring tight arrangements and smooth, danceable rhythms that defined his orchestra's popularity. Historically significant for encapsulating the music that boosted American morale during World War II, the album includes tracks recorded before Miller's untimely death in 1944 while serving in the Army Air Force. Hit singles featured on Pure Gold include In the Mood, a defining swing anthem that topped charts and remains a cultural touchstone, and Chattanooga Choo Choo, which became the first record to receive a gold disc for selling over a million copies. Other notable tracks like Moonlight Serenade, Miller's theme song, further highlight his lasting influence on jazz and popular music.