Title: Frank Sinatra – In the Wee Small Hours
Year/Genre: 1955, Vocal Jazz
Matrix #: W-581
Condition: VG
Cultural Facts:

1. Often cited as one of the first concept albums, Sinatra sequenced it to trace the emotional arc of loneliness and lost love.

2. The cover—Sinatra under a streetlamp with a cigarette—was inspired by his late-night walks through Los Angeles during his breakup with Ava Gardner.

3. Recorded late at night to match its melancholy tone, Sinatra reportedly dimmed the studio lights to capture the right mood.
   Price Suggestions:
   NM: $40–$50
   VG+: $25–$30
   VG: $18–$22
   G: $10–$12
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