Comments on: How About Brubeck Collectibles?

By: Rudolf A. Flinterman

Rudolf A. Flinterman — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:43:23 +0000

The photo cover is the original. The white letter cover is the 2nd issue, which coincides with Prestige’s moving from NYC to N.J.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:41:44 +0000

Hi, Jon. I have to confess my ignorance on this one. I’m familiar with the MONK 7053 cover and not the one with the photo. If the photo cover has the NY address it sounds like it could be an original. I’m hoping one of the readers to the site will have the answer. I’ll post it here for now, but maybe highlight it later and see if we can generate a more knowledgeable response. Anyone else have an answer to this one?

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:14:01 +0000

Al, I’ve got a question for you. I always thought that the Monk Prestige 7053 original record cover was with MONK written on the front of the jacket. I have the Prestige 7053 record with a photo of Monk with a 50th st. NY address on the back of the jacket. And I have another Prestige 7053 cover without his picture with MONK only on the front with the NJ address. Which is the first pressing? Thank you. Jon

By: Al

Al — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:15:14 +0000

Hi, Serge. Thanks for the kind words and sorry to have worried you. This time I think I’m back for awhile. I checked my copy of the Brubeck LP, and it’s the six-eye (in beautiful condition, I might add). It also doesn’t have the Helena Rubenstein promotion. So it’ll be interesting to watch on eBay and see if another one comes up and what might, or might not, drive the price.

By: serge

serge — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:26:18 +0000

incorrect.. the reason this sold for so much is that its NOT the six eye but the exceedingly rare label that preceded the six eye: the so called maroon label (which inthis case is white)

the maroon label went out right around billie holiday’s “lady day” lp or 637..to see it in 699 is striking…i have to check my copy.. i’m pretty sure its six eye.. the seller did not realize his was not six eye but the buyers saw the picture..

by the way welcome back and please don’t leave like last time..i was genuinely worried

By: Al

Al — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:54:23 +0000

To our other readers, two questions:
1. Does anyone know if there’s a difference in value among the multicolored Brubeck vinyl on Fantasy?
2. Are there any other artists you’d like to see with more representation in our Price Guides?
Post a comment if you would like to reply.

By: Al

Al — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:53:11 +0000

Mike, I’ll keep an eye out for them and start including them if they’re in the price range. – Al

By: Al

Al — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:52:27 +0000

Hi, Al. How about all of his early 10-inch Fantasy releases: 3-1 to 3-20? They do average $40 to $100 depending on condition. I know most on eBay are crap. I’ve gotten quite a few of those. I’ve been collecting him for four years now. I have most of the 10-inches on black, red, green, blue and purple vinyl. I’ve been trying to find out which of the colors are more valuable since Goldmine does not indicate color. The EPs with pic sleeves are fun to collect also. Thanks for the reply. — Mike

By: Al

Al — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:50:08 +0000

Hi, Mike. I generally watch records in the price range of about $40 and up and I rarely see any Brubecks in that price range. — Al

By: Al

Al — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:49:21 +0000

Hi, Al. How come I see no Dave Brubeck in your price guides. Thank you. — Mike Mueller