Blue Note founder Alfred Lion considered pianist Herbie Nichols to be as original and important as Thelonious Monk. Little-known in his time, recognition has grown for his unique compositions like “The Third World,” and “2300 Skidoo.” Both volumes are combined on 1 LP with Vol. 1 on the cover, Vol. 2 on the back, and liner notes inside a gatefold jacket. Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal.

Herbie Nichols (piano), Al McKibbon (bass), Art Blakey (drums)

1. The Third World
2. Step Tempest
3. Dance Line
4. Blue Chopsticks
5. Double Exposure
6. Cro-magnon Nights
7. Amoeba's Dance
8. Crisp Day
9. 2300 Skiddoo
10. It Didn't Happen
11. Shuffle Montgomery
12. Brass Rings