Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Blue Note founder Alfred Lion considered pianist Herbie Nichols to be as original and important as Thelonious Monk. Little-known in his time, recognition has grown for his unique compositions like The Third World, and 2300 Skidoo. Both volumes are combined on 1 LP with Vol. 1 on the cover, Vol. 2 on the back, and liner notes inside a gatefold jacket. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes. The Third World, Step Tempest, Dance Line, Blue Chopsticks, Double Exposure, Cro-Magnon Nights, Amoeba's Dance, Crisp Day, 2300 Skiddoo, It Didn't Happen, Shuffle Montgomery, Brass Rings