After Sonny Rollins 1st Blue Note appearance with Bud Powell in 1949, the saxophonist returned to make his label debut as a leader in 1956. Volume 1 was classic Rollins with hard-swinging originals plus a tender ballad that showcase his robust sound & limitless improvisational creativity with a quintet featuring Donald Byrd, Wynton Kelly, Gene Ramey & Max Roach. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Tracklist
A1. Decision
A2. Bluesnote
A3. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
B1. Plain Jane
B2. Sonnysphere