mjzee Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Amid the shifting trends and fads that underlie the year-end holiday shopping binge in Japan, one item commands enduring and dogged fascination among retired baby boomers and others by conjuring up an enthusiasm for jazz from decades past. Jazz fans have taken to buying vinyl Blue Note records that almost exactly re-create original recordings dating back to the 1950s. Vinyl junkies are apparently obsessed with the otherwise obsolete pressing technology that re-creates the original look and feel of the records–even though originals they are not. More here: WSJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 How long before someone buys one of these, believing he's getting an actual original pressing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 And if they're really as good as all that, how much longer until he realizes that he didn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 It was great seeing that photo in the WSJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) It was great seeing that photo in the WSJ. Absolutely, thanks for providing the link. I really don't think any of them (or ... us ) believe they are procuring a true original. It is however, a great way to possess something that very nearly replicates what you could never afford - and probably sounds great to boot. Edited December 27, 2012 by Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 If these weren't ~$85 a piece, I might own a couple. If they were closer to $25 a piece, I'd own a bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmce Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Blue Note is considered one of jazz’s most collectible labels. Original copies in mint condition of its 1500 and 4000 series from the 1950s and 1960s can fetch up to ¥100,000 ($1,180) in Japan, Ha, that's a steal! Try $6k ...I wonder if the plant that pressed the jackets is the same that our Mr. Horowich uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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