Back from the weekend and finally caught up on eBay. Here are some of the records we’re looking at over the next day or two:
The dealer JBLD44000 out of Seattle has still more highly collectible records in nice condition at high prices. He has a few closing today, including:
Tubby Hayes Quintet, Down in the Village, Fontana 680-998, with a price of $750 as we posted this.
This dealer has many more high-priced, interesting items over the next two days, including:
Art Taylor, Taylor’s Wailers, Prestige 7117 in M- condition.
The price on this is already $450. We missed out last week on a copy in VG++ condition that sold for $307.
Freddie Redd, Shades of Redd, Blue Note 4045 in nice condition, but not mint. This is priced at $295. I’m watching this because it is a favorite of mine – I think the music is terrific, with Jackie McLean and Tina Brooks – and the only copy I have is a Japanese pressing. My copy sounds great, but it’s not like having the original.
Mal Waldron, Left Alone, Bethlehem 6045 in M- condition, featuring McLean on alto. The start price on this is $150. This was listed at a higher start price several weeks ago, so it’s marked down.
If you’re a collector (or dealer) who focuses on condition, you also want to check out the current auctions of the dealer Jazz5060. This dealer has some nice records in nice condition, including:
JJ Johnson, The Eminent Volume 2, Blue Note1506 in M- condition. Latest price was $295.99.
The Clifford Brown Memorial Album, Prestige 7055 in M- condition. Latest price: $299.95.
Finally, there are clean copies of two of the Charlie Parker 10-inch LPs on Dial from the dealer jazzrecordrevival. Take a look at Charlie Parker, Dial 201, and then click “View Seller’s Other Items” for the other. These are beautiful looking pieces, which, I’m sure, will fetch a hefty price.
Okay, so those are some of the things we’re watching. Here are some of the items that recently closed:
Sonny Clark Trio, Blue Note 1579. Price: $355.99. This was also from the seller JBLD44000
Zoot Sims, Cookin!, Fontana 123. Price: $202.46
Donald Byrd, Off To the Races, Blue Note 4009. This seemed to be in very nice condition. Price: $263.50
We’re off to Manhattan today for a business meeting and hoping to sneak in a trip to one of our favorite record stores. We’ll give you a report later in the week. The next newsletter is Friday, but we update the web site every weekday. See you tomorrow. — Al
