Holiday, Billie
Lady Day
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1972 Mono pressing. "Lady Day," is a significant compilation album by Billie Holiday, released by Columbia Records in 1954. The album assembles recordings from Holiday’s tenure with Columbia (then known as Brunswick and Vocalion) primarily during the late 1930s, a period widely regarded as her artistic prime. This collection showcases her collaborations with outstanding jazz musicians, including Lester Young, Teddy Wilson, and Benny Goodman. The repertoire spans standards and blues, revealing Holiday’s singular phrasing, emotive depth, and the subtlety with which she could transform familiar material. The album’s release contributed to the growing recognition of Holiday’s early work and established her as a foundational voice in jazz and American popular music.