Charles Mingus's Pithecanthropus Erectus is an essential for any vinyl enthusiast. 180-gram vinyl It was a fairly ordinary quintet that entered the Audio-Video Studios in New York City on 30 January 1956: one tenor saxophone, one alto saxophone, a pianist, a drummer and . This edition includes high-quality pressings and a detailed recount of the album's influential moments, from recording sessions to its role in shaping musical trends.