michel1969

Why was this one never released in stereo ? (Roll Call and later were released) Thanks for information. I think i've seen Donaldson's "time is right" with redesigned cover, right ?

Toots Thielemans "Man bites Harmonica" Riverside original DG....an underrated session with a strange country music flavor...

I will not name any of them it would not be elegant especially on a public forum, but i assume i'm not satisfied by them, either onebay or off. Some 100 % authentic stories (choose your favourite) You have the seller that tells you "no i do not have nothing interesting at the moment", while you see another guy getting off the vaults with a bunch of mint Blue Notes and Riverside (authentic story, many fellows record collectors will tell you) Now on Ebay. You have the other who has plenty of Blue Notes on the wall of the shop but "they are not for sale, and in case they are, i promise to a sell them to a friend" (No kidding !!) Now he's on ebay, accept cash only. You have this Ebay seller who asks you 5 % more for paypal charges, and 5 % of the 5% more because you forgot the first time you paid it (yes yes yes) An ebayer, of course. You have the (1000 % pro) seller that do not remove the record from the sleeve - seams are splitted (it happens elsewhere) You have the seller whom you you give record for sale (consignment). The shop closes, the man and your record are somewhere in the galaxy (incidentally yor money, too). Now on ebay ! Go, man, Go !! You have the seller that refuses audition to a customer that was ready to buy 20 records ("i'll close the shop soon, no time now") (i SAW and HEARD it while browsing... just could not believe it) You have the one that asks a friend of mine "what is your job" ? and then comments the response : "well, you probably do not earn that much money" (means : i have a mint copy of True Blue, but not for you) 100 % authentic story !! You have the one that tells you "no i have nothing at the moment"... you tell him "I recently purcahsed a mint copy of Tony Fruscella on Atlantic, on Ebay.. Paid 500 or 700, can't remember"...then the seller says : well... wait a minute, i may have something of interest for you" (absolutely true) to be continued...

Well, i can tell you that i have bought many records from french dealers, and i have not a high esteem about the way they manage their business. Anyway, i'm french and i have experienced the same kind of reaction... So i don't really think the nationality is in question. But it is also true, and i assume, that French records sellers on (and off) ebay are NOT easy to deal with (to say the least). I could tell you a hundred stories about them....

Two tips : NEVER bid high on a VG+ record on Ebay. VG+ on ebay = trashed, that's my rule. So i bid accordingly to a trashed record, if i want it as a filler. And i let another one buy it, most of the times. BE CAREFUL with french dealers. I know them (see where i live and you'll know why)... they always upgrade on Ebay (And many of them will ask you for 5% paypal fees, and some others are furiously psycho, but that's another debate) Apparently yours is also def.

I think 4000 release begins in around 8/9 58. I don't think 1500 and 4000 were released side by side : most recording date of the 4000 are from 11,12 / 58, 1/59 etc... (there's a BLP 1600 : the 3 sounds)

This one was perfect (as many of jazz5060's record) and i thought it would reach an even higher price. Some copies have sold for 1800 in the past. Another gem en route to the rising sun country... When THEY will all have a copy of this one, price will going down ? I'll stick with my VG+ copy..... -_-

Damn, dude, you're worse than me! Yes ! maybe... but i've noticed (too late) this list exists in another thread. Its a relief Someone's EVEN worse than me (and you)

Add also 4118 and a G Braith no time to check which one

From my knowledge here's a list of NY LABEL ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS ORIGINALLY ISSUED WITHOUT THE EAR ; 4193 / 4196 / 4203 (LIB issued later than cat #) / 4204 / 4206 / 4209 / 4212 (LIB issued later than cat #) / 4213 / 4214 / 4215 / 4217 / 4218 / 4219 / 4222 AND AFTER. This is subject to modification ! All correction welcome. Regarding Empyrean Isles : issued with an Ear

Love the "Ruby My Dear" on "Monk's Music" (Coleman hawkins) and the "Round Midnight" at The Blachawk (both Riverside) And Straight No Chaser on Columbia.

Johnny Griffin Sextet Riverside RLP 264 DG or. Good session, but not more. I think Johnny had better days (The kerry Dancers) Minnie Ripperton "Adventure in Paradise" (1975) Gone, but not forgotten.

And do you think that BN original mono value will decrease in the future ? Not impossible. It has been said , for example that the "pre CBS" (1954-1965) Fender Stratocaster guitars, that now sells for 35/40K, are collected mainly by wealthy baby boomers. And that next generation will not pay any attention on vintage guitars from this era. Will this apply to vintage records ?

Most of the BN catalogue was still available thru the '70s. Piles ot BN vinyls - reprints mostly, not the real originals ones - ended up in shops were they were being sold for a few dollars. Absolutely - and even original pressings would sell for low prices until the Japanese collectors start to pay high (middle of 80's ? don't exactly know).

Good answer ! Anyway, regarding the high level of prices in Japan, for almost everything, (including a pint of beer, especially in downtown Tokyo or Osaka) 1k or 2k are not estimated with the same scale as ours westerners... Recently it seems that US and European bidders have join the herd.

Have you noticed those lasts weeks ? There a litterally dozens of originals W63rd, DG, Lex ... Blue Note for auction, even in NM condition. Many of them (and it has been commented here) well and high... But IMO the actual RARITY of 99 % of them (yes, even in NM condition) is more than questionable. Maybe just a seller's marketing trick... I'd say that now collecting Blue Note is just a question of money, not time. Blue Note records are the more common among vintage jazz records. But the most sought after. Any reaction ? Another question : who are those big bidders who bid more than 1k ? Is there any of them here ? Are you this one ? I have been a heavy bidder - sometimes. Strange experience. I'd like to know the social and economic background. The motivations. Any reaction ?

And i think everybody will agree : Ben Tucker is Black.

Jazz Of two Cities was originally released by Imperial label (LP 9027), under the name of Warne Marsh and is now a big collector. Then it was reissued in stereo as ""Winds of March" (LP12027). "Free wheeling "VRS 8515 was on Vanguard, and also a big collector. Both records feature the same "tristanian music", with Ronnie ball, Jeff Morton, Ben Tucker (add Art Pepper on freeewheeelin). IMO two very important record, musically speaking.

I confirm its a very good session : lot of power (and a rubbish cover).

Joe Alexander "Blue Jubilee" on Jazzland DG orange. Havent listen this record for quite a long time... its a nice session ! Kenny Barron "What if" on enja (1986) ! what a beautiful music...

Ah !! Dodo !!!!!!!!!!! another vanishing point ....i recommend you (if you do nt have) the 2CD' lonehill reissues of his Dial and (later) Argo resurgence

Herbie Hancock "Empyrean isles" Blue Note Or NY Bill Evans "Everybody digs Bill Evans" Riverside or DG

But what do you think of the MUSIC ? I recently played my copy and well... i'm not a big fan of this one. Lee was still very young, IMO.