Nat King Cole - Penthouse Serenade (Mono, 45RPM, 1STEP, Crystal vinyl)
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Nat King Cole – piano [click here to see more vinyl featuring Nat King Cole]
John Collins – guitar
Charlie Harris – bass
Bunny Shawker – drums (1952 session)
Lee Young – drums (1955 session)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Numbered limited edition – 450 copies
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : crystal clear
Speed : 45 RPM
Size : 12”
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Optimal Media (Germany)
Label : Audionautes Recordings
Original Label : Capitol
Recorded in 1952 (10" LP) and 1955 (four additional titles)
One-Step plating
Originally released in 1952 (10"), expanded 12" edition in 1955
Reissued in 2026
Tracks:
Side A :
- Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
- Somebody Loves Me
- Laura
- Once In A Blue Moon
- Don't Blame Me
- Little Girl
Side B :
- Polka Dots And Moonbeams
- Down By The Old Mill Stream
- If I Should Lose You
- Rose Room
- I Surrender Dear
- It Could Happen To You
Reviews :
« The year after he had formally disbanded his trio to turn his attention to vocal pop music, Nat King Cole reversed himself and went into the studio with guitarist John Collins, bassist Charlie Harris, and drummer Bunny Shawker and recorded the eight-song 10" LP Penthouse Serenade, a quiet, reflective set of standards like "Somebody Loves Me" and "Laura" that he performed instrumentally at the piano. The album confirmed that, whatever success he might be having as a singer, he hadn't lost his touch.» - AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs : 5 / 5