Originally released in 1965, Point of Departure is Andrew Hill’s avant-garde masterpiece for Blue Note Records. This 2022 reissue, part of the Classic Vinyl Series, is mastered from the original analog tapes and pressed on 180g audiophile vinyl. Featuring a stellar sextet—Eric Dolphy, Joe Henderson, Kenny Dorham, Richard Davis, and Tony Williams—the album explores modal structures, abstract harmonies, and post-bop innovation. Presented in a factory-sealed sleeve with hype sticker.

Tracklist

1. Refuge – 12:10
2. New Monastery – 7:03
3. Spectrum – 9:45
4. Flight 19 – 6:56
5. Dedication – 6:59

Features

180g audiophile vinyl reissue
Mastered from original analog tapes
Part of Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series
Factory sealed with hype sticker
Issued by Blue Note Records
Released: 2022
Catalog #: 4535330
UPC: 602445353309

information

Genre: Jazz
Style: Post-Bop, Avant-Garde Jazz
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180g
Label: Blue Note Records
Country: UK
Release Date: 2022
UPC: 602445353309

Andrew Hill’s Point of Departure reissued on 180g vinyl—2022 Blue Note pressing with Eric Dolphy and Joe Henderson.