Quite a Waltz
Wait a second. How did I miss this one: Bill Evans, Waltz for Debby, Riverside 399. This was an original white label promo copy. The vinyl was listed in M- condition and the cover was VG+. The price was, get ready, $3,050.
Here are a few we’re watching on eBay now, starting with Introducing Lee Morgan, Savoy 12091. This is an original red label pressing listed in VG condition for the record and VG+ for the cover. The price is about $190 and the auction closes later today.
Art Blakey, The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia, Volume 2, Blue Note 1508. This is an original Lexington Avenue pressing. The record is in VG+ condition and the cover is VG++. The auction closes today and the bidding is in the $280 range.
Gene Ammons, All Star Sessions, Prestige 7050. This is an original New York yellow label pressing. The record is in VG+ condition and the cover is VG++. The description makes mention of surface noise and “light pops & crackles” so it might be a little scary as to what VG+ means. The starting bid is about $250 and so far there are no takers.
I have Volume 1 of The Jazz Messengers at the Cafe Bohemia, but still need Volume 2. Unfortunately I think the price on these have doubled recently. Might just have to bite the bullet one of these days.
Like to hear opinions on this: are promo LP’s worth more, or less than the straight issues, or does it merely depend on condition?
If both are in the same condition, white label promos are generally worth more.
GST I’m in the same spot. I have the first volume (the first original blue note I ever purchased) and have been looking for a cheap vol 2 forever. Appears they no longer exist. Sadly the reason I bought the first volume was because it was the most reasonably priced one I actually liked!
…I can’t belive someone paid 3K for a promo copy of Waltz for Debby. Especially one with a name written in black marker on the back cover, and some initials on the side 2 label ! To each his own I guess.
don-lucky, I second that, unbelievable.
…I just checked Popsike and the price for a promo copy of Waltz for Debby seems to vary between $310-$2491 between 2005 & 2013. Quite a range on this one.
GST: a Lex original of vol. 2, Blakey/ Bohemia, went for $ 365 (Atomic records). I find this a low price for such a fantastic album. It is supreme hard bop.
How funny. I also have a Lex of Vol. 1, have never come across Vol. 2. Strange that.
Not that much surprised about the Waltz for Debby. Can not access to the descritption of this one, but it is obvious that it is an important record, and the prices has grown up in the recent years. Anyway, everybody here knows deceiving are the Riverside pressing of this era. I imagine the high bidder is looking for the piece of history in its earliest form – not the listening experience.
Intersting stuff on the Cafe Bohemia vol 2. Now i know who i’ll be duking it out with on those auctions! Have to agree with Rudolf, it’s a really great set.
Interesting indeed! Although I have both Volumes, I only have Vol. 1 with the Lexington label, vol. 2 has the NY 23 address (though it still sounds as fresh and vibrant as Vol. 1), so there is something elusive about Vol 2. and Lex.!
And yes, it is a great set. Whenever I feel like taking the jazz time machine back to 1955, and imagine myself at the cafe Bohemia with the messengers playing live, I tend to play these two records, grab a drink, relax in my sofa, and just enjoy the music!
A great BN/RVG sound experience!
Bought a Japanese 1991 reissue of the Lee Morgan album. Have only heard it on cd before so i’m looking forward too having a vinyl issue i can afford atm.
The original swedish issue of the Waltz For Debbie album is for sale at a shop in Stockholm. Condition is VG/EX and the price is 1000 KR or $147. Never seen the promo of it but there is quite a big gap in prices
Saw that the Gene Ammons album has been relisted so it seems like the kinda vague condition might be too blame.