John Coltrane – Giant Steps [Mono] (Rhino High Fidelity Series Edition)

(AAA) — Lacquers cut from the original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.

Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2026 Exclusive!
Original Mono Mix on Limited Edition 180g Vinyl LP!
AAA Cut from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray!
Pressed at Optimal Media!

Highly regarded as one of the most influential jazz records of all time, John Coltrane's Giant Steps marked the prolific artist's first Atlantic Records release as a band leader. Coltrane started sessions for his first Atlantic album right after playing on Miles Davis's masterpiece, Kind of Blue. Released in early 1960, Giant Steps introduced the "Coltrane Changes," a revolutionary approach to chords still studied today. From the tenderness of "Naima" to the hard swing of "Mr. P.C.," the album captures his blend of precision and lyricism. Inducted into the GRAMMY ® Hall of Fame in 2001, Giant Steps is one of jazz's most influential albums.

This new breakout mono LP will follow the release of the Rhino High-Fidelity box set titled John Coltrane: 1960-1964 — where all lacquers are AAA cut directly from the mono tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by Optimal, with meticulous detailing on the album packaging that includes glossy covers and "tip-on" jackets.

Features

• Rhino Start Your Ear Off Right 2026 Indie Exclusive
• Limited Edition
• Rhino High Fidelity Series
• 180g Vinyl LP
• Original Mono Mix
• AAA Cut from the Original Analog Master Tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
• Pressed at Optimal Media
• Heavyweight Gatefold Jacket with Alternate Art from the Original French Pressing
• Obi Strip
• Exclusive Insert with Notes by Syd Schwartz

Musicians

Selections

Side One:

1. Giant Steps
2. Cousin Mary
3. Countdown
4. Spiral

Side Two:

1. Syeeda's Song Flute
2. Naima
3. Mr. P.C.

(Above description from TheInGroove.com)