A Couple for The $1,000 Bin, And one for the $66 Bin
There were a bunch of interesting jazz vinyl auctions that closed last night, to wit: Red Rodney, Signal S 1206. This looked like an original pressing in perhaps VG++ condition for the record and VG+ for the cover? The seller uses a wide variety of grades that don’t necessarily correspond to the grading language we typically use, so it’s up for interpretation. Hopefully the buyer will be pleased. This one sold for a whopping $1,825.55.
Her’s one for the $2,000 bin: Lee Morgan, Candy, Blue Note 1590. This was an original pressing that looked to be in M- or VG++ condition for the record and VG+ for the cover. It sold for $2,111. There was another copy of this record that we mentioned the other day, Blue Note 1590, that was in just VG- condition for the record and cover. We wondered about the eventual price for a record that may not be all that playable. The price was $237.65
How the market has changed through the years: Johnny Hodges, Castle Rock, Norgran 1048. This was an original yellow label pressing. It was in VG+ condition for both the record and the vinyl. It sold for $66. When I started collecting jazz, there seemed to be much more interest from collectors in the original Norgrans. A different era, I guess — but also an opportunity to pick up some of these very nice records at reasonable prices.
The 1559 looks like it is worse than VG-. F maybe, judging by the coverphoto.
meant 1590 :/
Does anyone have this Red Rodney album? I’m very familiar with the three rhythm section players, but only slightly familiar with Red and Ira. I have 2 albums with Ira and one with Red. I see this CD is even very expensive, but I was wondering if this was a great session that I should check out.
I’ve never heard the album but Classic Records has an audiophile vinyl reissue of the Red Rodney album available on their website themusic.com for $25.
Thanks for the heads up Aaron, I’m gonna order it and check it out.
You will discover an exquisite version of “You better go know” on this Signal recording . Don’t know if it justifies the price of the original, but for sure it is priceless music !
this Signal was re-issued twice, the first time on Savoy (MG 12148 entitled “Fiery”) and the second time on Onyx. The music is great. With these two rhythm sections you cannot go wrong.
I’ll keep an eye out for a more affordable Savoy… thanks!
I grabbed a copy of the Red Rodney album on DAD. For those not familiar DAD is an older defunct format that is playable on DVD players. It is high resolution digital(24/96) and I maybe 20 and have enjoyed there sound. This one cost $10, new. So while this DAD is not a collectible nor vinyl, I’d recommend it for the cost to anyone wanting to check out this session. It is a fine session, with the rhythm section stealing it, but Red and Ira playing very well. I got it on Amazon US. It’s way cheaper than the OOP cd and way way cheaper than the original. I ordered it before I saw Rudolf’s post about the Savoy reissue, otherwise I might have tried to track it down. I do recommend this session in any way you can get it.
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