Comments on: A Promo, a 10-Inch LP, And a “Later” Blue Note

By: Earl

Earl — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:52:19 +0000

CV Blues (Silver) sold for $280 – prev high tjat I’m aware of was under $100 – however latter was Stereo – I’ve often been curious about the relative value of Mono vs Stereo (other than the clear re-releases) – my curiosity stimulated further when Djukic claims his Stereo offer is “much rarer” than the mono. Does he have information on that, and is he right, and what is the relative value in most situations?

Any ideas?

By: ceedee

ceedee — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:26:36 +0000

I note that London Jazz Collector-who’s own blog is essential reading-has done a great service to newbies and old-timers alike with his Blue Note ‘cheat sheet’. Everything you need to know re:labels. Thank you,LJC!
http://londonjazzcollector.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/blue-note-labels-cheat-sheet-1600-updated-oct12.jpg

By: Joe L

Joe L — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:57:14 +0000

By the way, I realize that is cardinal sin amongst collectors! As I’m not in that league, it’s the same to me when viewing from afar.

By: Joe L

Joe L — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:56:30 +0000

Aaron – you’re right, of course. I tend to blur the “R” and “no R” pressings in my own mind.

By: Mads

Mads — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:25:23 +0000

Joe L,
Thanks a lot! The londonjazzcollector website is a big help.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:23:36 +0000

Joe L,
It’s at least a third pressing as it was first released on the “West 63rd label” with no “Inc.”, then the West 63rd label with “Inc.” and then the “New York USA” label which came out around 1961/62. I agree it is an excellent sounding pressing and a very nice record none the less.

By: Joe L

Joe L — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:30:34 +0000

Mads – you have a “New York USA” pressing from 1963. It’s a second generation pressing which used the original stampers. Sounds superb, a very nice record. For label info, see the londonjazzcollector website, Fred Cohen’s book on Blue Notes, or the Goldmine jazz record price guide. Cheers.

By: maartenkools

maartenkools — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:53:32 +0000

aaa.. the Dark Passenger,.. it houses in almost every collector.
Strange, how a sound can be heared “differently” ,only by theoretical information,.. or am i just a snob, ha!

The Capeverdian blues by the way: A beautifull album, i like this period of horace quite alot, also thanks to Joe!
Sounds nicest offcourse on a first pres., ha!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:29:37 +0000

Because it came out 2-3 years after Somethin’ Else when the “R” and INC were on current labels.

By: Mads

Mads — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:45:24 +0000

He he, thanks for the input ceedee and DaveS! I Will listen to both of you! And give the different sources a go, I know popsike, witch i use often. The book looks interesting.
And don´t worry DaveS, I won’t turn to the dark side, not right now at least! Finding cheap blue note LP’s at fleemarkets and discovering its a first press or a later press, but just a really good jazz record, gives me enough thrill at the moment!

I will keep investigating….. and wonder!
Take this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STANLEY-TURRENTINE-BLUE-HOUR-BLUE-NOTE-4057-ORIG-FIRST-PRESS-MONO-NEAR-MINT-/281078786921?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item417199eb69

Why is that a first press, when the “R” and INC is present?