Paul Desmond/Jim Hall Mosaic

[mikelz777]

As of the time of this writing (3:34 CST) there is a Paul Desmond/Jim Hall Mosaic which currently has bidded up to $242.50 which translates to $60.63 per disc. Isn't everything included on this set readily available on single discs that could be had in total for a fraction of this cost?

[J Larsen]

Didn't RCA put out their own version of this in a small, white box? If I recall correctly, it has everything that in the Mosaic but one track.

[Jim R]

The Mosaic set includes an album that was on Warner Brothers, "First Place Again".

I believe the RCA set includes a non-quartet album not included in the Mosaic set.

Mosaics sell for big $ also because of the status/collectability factor (like it or not).

[J.A.W.]

The Mosaic set has these quartet albums:

First Place Again - Warner Bros.

Take Ten - RCA

Bossa Antigua - RCA

Glad to Be Unhappy - RCA

Easy Living - RCA

plus a track that appeared on the Playboy anthology Playboy Jazz Allstars, Vol.3.

The Mosaic erroneously omitted an RCA track.

The RCA set has these albums:

Desmond Blue (with strings)

Take Ten

Bossa Antigua

Glad to Be Unhappy

Easy Living

Both sets are OOP.

Edited February 12, 2007 by J.A.W.

[mikelz777]

Thanks for that info J.A.W. There is such a market for OOP Mosaics, I think that Mosaic should make all of the discographies of their OOP material available.

I know the mystique, collectibility and status factor involved in getting the Mosaic but if you were interested in just having the music, I was able to find new copies of all the material in the Desmond/Hall set delivered for about $56.00 (less the 1 track on the Playboy release) and that wasn't even bargain shopping. I think those titles will have to go on my wish list for when I take myself off of my self-imposed buying ban.

Edited February 12, 2007 by mikelz777

[mikelz777]

With 5 1/2 hours left, the set is up to $71.25 per disc.

[Chuck Nessa]

With 5 1/2 hours left, the set is up to $71.25 per disc.

[brownie]

The Mosaic set has these quartet albums:

First Place Again - Warner Bros.

Take Ten - RCA

Bossa Antigua - RCA

Glad to Be Unhappy - RCA

Easy Living - RCA

plus a track that appeared on the Playboy anthology Playboy Jazz Allstars, Vol.3.

The Mosaic erroneously omitted an RCA track.

The missing track was 'Alianca' from the Bossa Antigua sessions. I have inserted the vinyl of the French issue of that album in my Mosaic box!

[mikelz777]

The winning bidder ended up paying $300.00 for this set (before shipping) which translates to $75.00 per disc. I hope they really, REALLY enjoy it.

I'm not that beholden to Mosaic sets OOP or not. If I can buy the entire contents (less 1 song) for significantly less than what that bidder paid for one disc, I don't have any problem deciding which way to go.

Edited February 12, 2007 by mikelz777

[Jim R]

If I can buy the entire contents (less 1 song) for significantly less than what that bidder paid for one disc, I don't have any problem deciding which way to go.

I think we had begun to suspect that. Not a new idea btw, Mike. There have been several Mosaics where the music has/had been issued in near-completeness on other issues.

[mikelz777]

I guess my excitement/disbelief is showing! It's a set I wish I had, knew that I'd never be willing to pay what it would go for in the market and then discovered I could actually have it in another form very reasonably.

I think the Ike Quebec 45 Sessions is one of the OOP Mosaics that is also readily available elsewhere. I got that one for the cost of shipping ($5.58) via BMG.

Edited February 12, 2007 by mikelz777

[BruceH]

The Mosaic set has these quartet albums:

First Place Again - Warner Bros.

Take Ten - RCA

Bossa Antigua - RCA

Glad to Be Unhappy - RCA

Easy Living - RCA

plus a track that appeared on the Playboy anthology Playboy Jazz Allstars, Vol.3.

The Mosaic erroneously omitted an RCA track.

The RCA set has these albums:

Desmond Blue (with strings)

Take Ten

Bossa Antigua

Glad to Be Unhappy

Easy Living

Both sets are OOP.

I have both and find that the album on the RCA that's not on the Mosaic is not to my taste. I find the strings quite unlistenable.

[HolyStitt]

There is such a market for OOP Mosaics, I think that Mosaic should make all of the discographies of their OOP material available.

The last time I checked you could still buy the booklet from Mosaic for $10.

[mikelz777]

There is such a market for OOP Mosaics, I think that Mosaic should make all of the discographies of their OOP material available.

The last time I checked you could still buy the booklet from Mosaic for $10.

I was wishing that they would have them online like an OOP reference library.

[Jim R]

There is such a market for OOP Mosaics, I think that Mosaic should make all of the discographies of their OOP material available.

The last time I checked you could still buy the booklet from Mosaic for $10.

I was wishing that they would have them online like an OOP reference library.

You know about this thread, right?

[robviti]

fyi, both collectables and gambit have recently reissued first place again. i'm sure the usual caveats apply.

[Pete B]

Mosaic recently upped their price for booklets. They now charge $20.

[mikelz777]

There is such a market for OOP Mosaics, I think that Mosaic should make all of the discographies of their OOP material available.

The last time I checked you could still buy the booklet from Mosaic for $10.

I was wishing that they would have them online like an OOP reference library.

You know about this thread, right?

No I didn't. Thanks a lot Jim, that's very helpful.