Pianist Herbie Hancock showcased the full breadth of his artistry on his masterful 4th Blue Note album Empyrean Isles recorded in 1964. The album presented 4 diverse original compositions including the hit song "Cantaloupe Island" performed a deeply attuned quartet featuring Freddie Hubbard on trumpet, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Release date:
March 17, 2023
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.
Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Tori Amos Strange Little Girls (Strange Little Girl Version) [2xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
February 20, 2026 -
Tori Amos Strange Little Girls '97 Bonnie & Clyde Version [2xLP]
Atlantic Catalog Group
February 20, 2026 -
Tape Trash Eden
Tiny Engines
January 30, 2026 -
Tsjuder Helvegr (Special Cut Crystal Clear)
Season Of Mist
January 16, 2026 -
Hunny Spirit!
Epitaph
January 16, 2026 -
Michael Monroe Outerstellar
Silver Lining Music
February 20, 2026 -
Tangerine Dream 50 Years Of Phaedra - At The Barbican [3xLP]
Kscope
January 30, 2026 -
Sublime Ensenada
Sublime Recordings
January 16, 2026 -
Karnivool In Verses [2xLP]
Century Media Int'l
February 13, 2026 -
Fluisteraars Bloem
Eisenwald
January 2, 2026 -
Dimmu Borgir In Sorte Diaboli
Nuclear Blast Archiv
January 2, 2026 -
Joel Hoekstra's 13 From The Fade
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
February 27, 2026 -
The Notwist News From Planet Zombie
Morr Music / M.m.
March 13, 2026 -
Danny L. Harle Cerulean
Xl Recordings
February 13, 2026