A Jazz Vinyl Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone. If any of these items are on you’re wish list, you can buy yourself a present now on eBay:
Sonny Rollins, Newk’s Time, Blue Note 4001. This is an original West 63rd Street pressing that looks to be in VG+ condition for both the record and the cover. It closes later today and the bidding is in the low $300 range.
Hank Mobley and Lee Morgan, Peckin’ Time, Blue Note 1574. This is an original pressing in VG++ condition for the record and VG+ for the cover. It closes tomorrow and the bidding is still very low, just a little more than $100. It may be difficult to get at a bargain price, however, since the seller has a reserve price on it and the bidding has not yet reached the reserve. The seller is aware of market value for the records. How do I know: He has a link to the Jazz Collector Price Guide.
How about a Transition for the new year: Donald Byrd, Byrd Jazz, Transition TLP 5. This is an original pressing in M- condition for both the record and the cover. It also has the booklet. The bidding closes tomorrow and is stuck at just a little bit more than $100. This one also fails to meet the seller’s reserve at the price. Perhaps Rudolf is right and this is not the best time to be placing records on eBay?
despite some misgivings, I put some vintage Blue Note material (Rollins, Mobley, Blakey) on EBay. The number of page views is impressive. Will the bids follow?
Mr. Rudolf,
I am sure the inquiry has been made before, however in the spirit of laziness, I’ll ask, what’s your eBay handle?
Merry Christmas guys ! I hope “Santa” was good to everyone this year… I never grow tired of hunting for lost Christmas Jazz sides out there during the month of December and this year is no exception. It’s amazing how much has been recorded, then forgotten. I mean who could forget such classics as “Santa’s Secret” by Johnny Guarnieri with Slam Stewart ? Although, this season I have not found anything noteworthy just yet, but I am still hoping to find that rare Christmas themed LP/CD from the golden age to add to the ol’ collection this year. Anyone got any interesting suggestions ?
lennib: my “nom de guerre” is: fiftiesjazz.
Mr. Don-lucky,
Most likely you have this, however one of my favorite holiday sides is “Sleigh Ride” as performed by Herb Geller.
Definitely a classic session Lennib ! I honestly forgot all about that one myself… I even tossed it on just now to have a listen in the spirit of the season. Perfect winter Jazz, thanks for the suggestion. (That would be great for driving in a snow storm I think !)