Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks good; moderate scuffing, some surface abrasions and impressions, and a few discoloration spots (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (Verve logo); 2 sides partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge with a small split at right side; more noticeable wear along bottom-edge with split at center. Some wear to corners. Opening shows signs of light use and a few divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Hoochie Cooche Man, by Jimmy Smith and arranged by Oliver Nelson, reached No. 77 on US Billboard charts for 14 weeks straight. The album title has also been spelled as Hoochie Coochie Man. Billboard reviewed the album in their September 3, 1966 issue and wrote that "Only six cuts on the LP, but they're all blockbusters, blues based rousers..."