First official large-scale collection of pivotal early recordings by the legendary Nat King Cole!

The first comprehensive collection of Nat King Cole's pre-Capitol recordings released officially in partnership with the Cole Estate. The LIMITED-EDITION 180g 10LP and deluxe 7CD boxed sets include an array of never-before-issued recordings, some seeing their first commercial releases, with rarities culled from transcription tape reels, private collector copies and other sources. Hittin’ the Ramp includes over 180 meticulously restored tracks (8.5 hours of music!) with an extensive 56-page booklet with rare photos, essays by the acclaimed author Will Friedwald and guitarist Nick Rossi (on Oscar Moore), plus interviews and statements by icons such as Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, Harry Belafonte, John Pizzarelli and many others. Celebrate Nat King Cole’s centennial in 2019 with this rare set. The limited-edition 10LP set is mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed at RTI.