Billie Holiday – Fine And Mellow (Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono, 1979, Commodore XFL 14428)

Why This Record Matters
Fine And Mellow collects classic Billie Holiday recordings from the influential Commodore sessions. The compilation captures some of her most enduring vocal performances from the swing era.

Collector Note
Released in 1979 as part of the Commodore Classics In Jazz series, this US mono compilation revisits Billie Holiday's landmark Commodore recordings. The album includes multiple takes of "Strange Fruit," "Fine And Mellow," and other jazz standards that showcase her distinctive vocal style. It remains an essential release for collectors of classic jazz vocals and Billie Holiday's celebrated catalog.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono
Series: Commodore Classics In Jazz
Label: Commodore – XFL 14428
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Jazz
Style: Vocal, Swing

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Strange Fruit 3:08
A2 Strange Fruit No. 2 3:16
A3 Yesterdays 3:22
A4 Yesterdays No. 2 2:57
A5 Fine And Mellow 3:13
A6 I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues 2:49
A7 I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues No. 2 2:48

Side B
B1 How Am I To Know 2:42
B2 How Am I To Know No. 2 2:33
B3 My Old Flame 2:57
B4 My Old Flame No. 2 3:05
B5 I'll Get By 2:54
B6 I'll Get By No. 2 2:53
B7 I Cover The Waterfront 3:26
B8 I Cover The Waterfront No. 2 3:45

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping (when applicable).
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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