John Coltrane – Olé Coltrane [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!

Olé Coltrane (November 1961) was the final album recorded by John Coltrane under contract with Atlantic Records. Borrowing its flair and texture from Spanish-derived folk songs and an increased interest in African forms, this mono version of Olé Coltrane celebrates its 65th Anniversary in 2026.

The extended title track, driven by two bassists and highlighted by Eric Dolphy's flute, created a mesmerizing energy that pushed his quartet into new territory. The result was one of his most adventurous Atlantic recordings, bridging the freedom of his later work with the lyricism of this era.

Newly broken out as a standalone LP from the Rhino High-Fidelity box set entitled John Coltrane: 1960-1964, 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. Olé

Side Two:

1. Dahomey Dance
2. Aisha

(Above description from TheInGroove.com)