Billie Holiday – Stormy Blues (2×Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Pitman Pressing, 1977, Verve Records VE-2-2515)

Why This Record Matters
Stormy Blues collects Billie Holiday's Verve-era recordings across two LPs, highlighting her mature vocal style and interpretations of jazz standards. The compilation offers an expansive overview of one of jazz's most influential vocalists.

Collector Note
Released in 1977 by Verve Records, this two-LP compilation was pressed at the Pitman plant. It features a broad selection of Holiday's Verve recordings, including standards and blues performances from the later years of her career.

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

Condition & Details
Media: NM (both records)
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Pitman Pressing
Label: Verve Records – VE-2-2515
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Too Marvelous For Words 2:14
A2 P.S. I Love You 3:34
A3 Softly 2:55
A4 I Thought About You 2:50
A5 Love Me Or Leave Me 2:45
A6 Willow Weep For Me 2:55
A7 Stormy Blues 3:24
A8 Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me 5:00

Side B
B1 Always 3:44
B2 Everything Happens To Me 6:26
B3 I Wished On The Moon 6:50
B4 Ain't Misbehavin' (I'm Savin' My Love For You) 4:43
B5 Say It Isn't So 3:58

Side C
C1 I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm 3:56
C2 I Don't Want To Cry Anymore 3:55
C3 Prelude To A Kiss 5:29
C4 I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You 4:27
C5 When Your Lover Has Gone 4:58
C6 Gone With The Wind 3:23

Side D
D1 Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 4:25
D2 It Had To Be You 3:58
D3 Nice Work If You Can Get It 3:50
D4 Come Rain Or Come Shine 4:23
D5 I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues 5:49

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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