Catalog Number: AYL1-3666 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); surface impressions on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear and a developing split. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Sunrise Serenade A String Of Pearls In The Mood Pennsylvania Six-Five Thousand Chattanooga Choo Choo Moonlight Serenade Tuxedo Junction Little Brown Jug (I've Got A Gal) In Kalamazoo American Patrol About The Record: Pure Gold, by Glenn Miller, released posthumously, is a compilation showcasing the iconic big band leader's most celebrated recordings from the late 1930s and early 1940s. It captures the essence of the swing era with Miller's signature sound, featuring tight arrangements and smooth, danceable rhythms that defined his orchestra's popularity. Historically significant for encapsulating the music that boosted American morale during World War II, the album includes tracks recorded before Miller's untimely death in 1944 while serving in the Army Air Force. Hit singles featured on Pure Gold include In the Mood, a defining swing anthem that topped charts and remains a cultural touchstone, and Chattanooga Choo Choo, which became the first record to receive a gold disc for selling over a million copies. Other notable tracks like Moonlight Serenade, Miller's theme song, further highlight his lasting influence on jazz and popular music.