Based on previous items I've purchased through Instagram ads, I have to admit when I first ordered one of these "Women of Song" recordings, I wasn't expecting much, but I've been pleasantly surprised. Colored vinyl always catches my eye, and while the color of my initial purchase (Nina Simone) didn't match the ad, the sound of the recording offset that enough that I tried another (Ella Fitzgerald, who—let's face it—I'm an absolute sucker for). That vinyl matched what was advertised, and the sonic clarity and absolutely silent background sold me on this series.
The Billie Holiday recording is no exception, and I will be exploring further Verve releases in this series. If you like classic jazz and buy vinyl, check these out.