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Does that mean that the average BN release was available for a few years? Maybe it took that long for an initial pressing to sell out. Didn't Al Lion complain about how some releases didn't sell? He probably wouldn't do a second pressing of slow-moving titles, especially if he could devote his energy to a new Horace Silver or Herbie Hancock. I'm thinking of titles such as Little Johnny C, Basra, Hootin' and Tootin', Stop and Listen, My Hour of Need. If they were available that long, then that's great. I was just wondering.

I've often wondered about something, and was reminded of it while listening to the RVG of Lee Morgan's Delightful-lee. Before the RVG came out, I had never seen a copy of the album, and had only known of it through one of the BN Cover Art books. Now, I know that some BN titles have always been in print: Somethin' Else, many Blakey titles, Cool Struttin', Song For My Father. But those were the exceptions. Many titles never went back for a second pressing, and even some major artists, like Lee Morgan, had some titles continuously in print but not others. So, my question: How long was the average BN album in print? For example, Delightful-lee: It was recorded in April & May 1966. I don't know the album release date. After it was released, how long was it available in stores before it was out of print - 3 months? 6 months? A year? 2 years?

My wish list for future Bootleg Series issues: 1) Warfield Theatre, SF, 1979: The "Born Again" series of shows. Dylan's preachifying included. 2) 1961 - 1962: The Minneapolis tapes, Riverside Church broadcast, etc. 3) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tour, 1985. Can include their smokin' set at Farm Aid. 4) The full Basement Tapes. 5) Late '80's on tour: the G.E. Smith band. And on DVD: 6) Eat The Document 7) Renaldo and Clara (original uncut version)

I would pick up Silver City, a 2-CD compilation of his work from the '70's to '90's. Well-selected, extremely enjoyable, with a great booklet.

That was on the outmost track (the track that circles the label) on the original British release of Pepper's. If you played it backwards with your finger on the label, they're singing what sounds like "We're gonna fuck you like Supermen." (Really, I'm not making this up...I've heard it.)

Great site! Thanks for posting.

I've never owned a Beatles record and the whole thing is lost on me I'm afraid. Possibly due to hype and over-exposure growing up 'Oop North' when they were in their heyday. I won't be buying the mono set.. I'm also intrigued by the BBC. On its own websites it is extremely sensitive to any form of marketing. On the folk and acoustic site links and announcements are quickly purged if there is the slightest danger of them appearing like a commercial overture. And yet over the last couple of weeks we have had sustained Beatles coverage on radio and TV. I'm not suggesting the BBC are secretly in league with the powers behind these reissues - I'm sure they would argue that they are just responding to a popular interest in these reissues. But it's a rather fine line! I remember when the Beatles were knighted. There was a lot of controversy around that - the Queen stooping so low as to give the honor to a bunch of pop singers! The explanation given was that the Beatles were ambassadors for Britain (absolutely true - how many of us in the States would have even been aware of England if it weren't for the invasion?), and they brought a lot of money home to England.

Didn't the World's Oldest Person die just a few weeks ago? And then a few months before that? When will this stop??

I have two cool boxes from the early '80's, both from England. One is The Beatles 45's box (reproductions of all the original 45's, with copies of the original covers...and newly-created covers when the originals didn't come with them), the other is The Beatles EP box (similar concept...cool covers and liner notes!).

Sorry. I still don't fully understand. Are the new stereo discs simply the old mixes (let's disregard Help and Rubber Soul for the moment) somehow cleaned up and sonically improved - greater sonic range, less hiss, somehow clearer and sharper to the ear - somewhat analogous to polishing a piece of silver? Or are they somehow remixed? I don't see how a mono master can be remixed. So I guess George Martin created new stereo mixes for Help and Rubber Soul in 1986 that made these songs sound different than prior? And people are clamoring for the old sound, so those were included on the mono discs? But then why weren't they just included on the stereo discs? That seems a more natural place for them. Presumably, if you like mono enough to buy the mono box, you wouldn't much care about the stereo mix, especially one considered substandard. I obviously wouldn't last 10 minutes on the Steve Hoffman forums!

Oh, I don't know whether anyone's linked to this previously. It's a great interview with George Martin and his son Giles: Wall St Journal

Just got my Mono box in the mail today. It's pretty. Haven't broken the shrink wrap yet, but plan to tonight. Does anyone know or understand the rationale for including the original 1965 stereo mixes of Help! and Rubber Soul in the box? I presume they differ from the new mixes in the Stereo box. Also, why only these 2 albums?

I have that Charlie Parker on Verve box set!

Yeah, Netflix is great. Are you aware of the "Watch Instantly" feature? You can watch about 10% of their titles instantly on your computer, at no extra cost. Even better, if you also have a Tivo box, you can "Watch Instantly" on the TV that your Tivo is attached to. It's just amazing.

Was listening today to Kilauea, from Sunny Days, Starry Nights. He never stops thinking fresh and giving his all to his audience. Happy Birthday, Newk.

Sounds like the back covers of a lot of '50's Verve releases.

Growing up with the Capitol masters, I always thought they were punchier and livelier than the British masters, especially in mono. So IMHO Dave Dexter did a good job there. "I Want To Hold Your Hand" on the Capitol 45 just jumped out of the speakers. As for the first 4 albums being available on CD only in mono, blame McCartney and the other surviving Beatles for that decision.

In terms of range of different styles of jazz, we must consider Gary Peacock. I notice that he's on the Carmell Jones Mosaic. A short bio from AMG: A subtle but adventurous bassist, Gary Peacock's flexibility and consistently creative ideas have been an asset to several important groups. He was originally a pianist, playing in an Army band while stationed in Germany in the late '50s. Peacock switched to bass in 1956, staying on in Germany after his discharge to play with Hans Koller, Attila Zoller, Tony Scott, and Bud Shank. In 1958 he moved to Los Angeles where he performed with Barney Kessel, Don Ellis, Terry Gibbs, Shorty Rogers, and (most importantly) Paul Bley, among others. After moving to New York in 1962, Peacock worked with Bill Evans (1962-1963), the Paul Bley trio, Jimmy Giuffre, Roland Kirk, and George Russell. In 1964, after a brief stint with Miles Davis, Peacock started an association with Albert Ayler in Europe, also playing with Roswell Rudd and Steve Lacy. Peacock alternated between Ayler and Paul Bley for a time and returned briefly to Miles Davis in the late '60s. After a period in Japan (1969-1972), Peacock studied biology (1972-1976), worked with Bley, and off and on from the late '70s has played (and recorded) in a trio with Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette.

I remember when Spiritualizing the Senses came out, and lyrics were printed on the back cover; when I saw that, I inwardly cringed. Then I heard the record and - surprise! - no vocals, just a lot of good music. It was a very pleasant surprise. Eddie Harris was on that record, correct?

Many are also here: http://www.birkajazz.com/archive/prestige.htm

Oh good for you for ordering that though! I endlessly forget to include it in my nominees as since they own it it can't time out, whereas all the other big boxes can. I suppose also because there may be a few other live Parker discs I should get before this set is my thinking, along with the competition of all the other Mosaics. When I get back from vacation I intend to finally buy the Armstrong and probably add a Select too. Yeah, ideally there are a lot I'd like to get (assuming unlimited time and money...yeah, right), like all the Bird's Eyes discs. But this one is actually attainable.

Don't forget the calendar: Covering Jazz 2010 Calendar

I agree. They also seem to live the longest.

I ordered the Bird Box in February, when it was on backorder. It is still on backorder. My credit card has not yet been charged for it. I called Mosaic last week to ask when it will be in stock, and they told me they didn't know.

Thanks, Chas!