ART PEPPER ...The Way It Was! (2009 US exclusive strictly limited edition GAIN 2™ Ultra Analog Half Speed Mastered 7-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL - released in 1972 by Contemporary Records, '...The Way It Was!' is a compilation of phenomenal tracks recorded by the alto sax giant at four separate dates between November 1956 and November 1960. Anchored by a session with tenor saxophonist Warne Marsh, everything here is stellar. A natural ease, delightful flow, and seamless chemistry define performances ranging from the summery 'All the Things You Are' to the balladic 'What’s New'; mastered directly from the original master tapes, this LP brings the all-star affair to another level, distinguished by a remarkably wide-open soundstage, superb depth, and an unlimited ceiling, allowing the listener to hear into Pepper's creamy tones, spirited leads, and emotional nuances. Superbly presented in individually numbered gatefold pasted card sleeve, housed in sealed perforated tear-strip bag) ** Limited to 2000 copies **.