Limited 180gm colored vinyl LP pressing. Ballads was recorded in December 1961 and 1962, and released on the Impulse! Label in 1963. Critic Gene Lees stated that the quartet had never played the tunes before. "They arrived with music-store sheet music of the songs" and just before the recordings, they "would discuss each tune, write out copies of the changes they'd use, semi-rehearse for a half hour and then do it". Each piece was recorded in one take, except for "All or Nothing at All".
Release date:
February 15, 2019
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Faithless Champion Sounds [2xLP]
Faithless
September 5, 2025 -
James Morrison Fight Another Day (White)
Cooking Vinyl
October 3, 2025 -
Jehnny Beth You Heartbreaker, You
Fiction Records
August 29, 2025 -
Cwfen Sorrows (Translucent Red)
New Heavy Sounds
August 8, 2025 -
As December Falls Everything's On Fire But I'm Fine (Red Marble)
As December Falls
August 15, 2025 -
Gruff Rhys Dim Probs
Rock Action Records
September 26, 2025 -
Vince Guaraldi You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown
Lee Mendelson Film Productions
September 12, 2025 -
Bailey Zimmerman Different Night Same Rodeo (Amazon Exclusive) [2xLP]
Warner Nashville, Atlantic Records
August 8, 2025 -
twenty one pilots Breach
Wea / Fueled By Ramen
September 5, 2025 -
Fred Armisen 100 Sound Effects
Drag City
September 26, 2025 -
The Cranberries No Need To Argue (Deluxe) [2xLP]
Island
August 15, 2025 -
Buckingham Nicks Buckingham Nicks
Rhino Records
September 19, 2025 -
Pendulum Inertia [2xLP]
Virgin Music International
August 22, 2025 -
Carlos Niño Saul Williams & Friends Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño & Friends at Treepeople [2xLP]
International Anthem Recording Co
September 19, 2025