# Blue Note Classic Series: Drives 180g Vinyl LP

Blue Note Classic Series Drives is a stereo vinyl edition of organist Lonnie Smith’s 1970 album. The listing describes an all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes and 180g vinyl pressed at Optimal.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Recorded Music
- Price: 23.45 USD
- Previous price: 27.98 USD
- Discount: 16%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T10:36:31.008Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 29

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## At a glance

- Album originally released in 1970, featuring Lonnie Smith with tenor and baritone saxophone, guitar and drums.
- Includes funky versions of “Twenty-Five Miles” and “Spinning Wheel,” plus a version of Miles Davis’ “Seven Steps to Heaven.”
- Listing specifies stereo, all-analog mastering from the original master tapes and a 180g pressing.

## Pros

- The listed mastering and pressing details make this a clearly specified option for listeners seeking this Blue Note album on vinyl.
- The track descriptions point to a mix of familiar songs and a Miles Davis composition, alongside Smith’s organ-led ensemble.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Blue Note
- Format: Vinyl Edition
- Number of discs: 1
- Language: English
### Audio and pressing
- Audio: stereo
- Mastering: all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes
- Vinyl weight: 180g
- Pressing plant: Optimal
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.17 x 12.37 x 12.2 inches; 9.44 ounces

## A good fit for

- Vinyl collectors seeking Lonnie Smith’s 1970 album in the Blue Note Classic Series.
- Listeners interested in organ-led jazz with saxophone, guitar and drums.

## Less suited to

- Buyers looking for a CD or a digital edition.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most in the top two star categories, but a small share are at the lowest rating. With no written review summary available, the ratings do not explain what listeners liked or disliked, and they cannot confirm the listed mastering or pressing details.

## Frequently asked questions

### What album is included?
The listing identifies Drives, Lonnie Smith’s 1970 album, with Dave Hubbard on tenor sax, Ronnie Cuber on baritone sax, Larry McGee on guitar and Joe Dukes on drums.
### What pressing and mastering details are listed?
The edition is described as stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
### How many discs are listed?
The product details list one disc.

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