Doubles, Anyone?
I am somewhat buried in records these days, but not so buried that I can’t keep an eye on what else is out there. Here are some of the jazz vinyl auctions to watch on eBay:
Sonny Rollins, Tenor Madness, Prestige 7047. This is an original New York yellow label pressing that looks to be in VG++ condition for both the record and the cover. As I think I’ve said, this is still my favorite Rollins record. Not just the presence of Coltrane, but the B side of this record is terrific, starting with Paul’s Pal. I find myself in a weird position with this record — I have an original New York pressing that can use a condition upgrade, but I also have two New Jersey pressings in M- condition. An embarrassment of riches, I agree, but I’d still love an M- New York pressing. This one closes later today and is priced in the $225 range.
Hank Mobley and Lee Morgan, Peckin’ Time, Blue Note 1574. This is an original pressing that looks to be in VG+ condition for both the record and the cover. The current price is less than $200, but we’d expect it to sell for quite a bit more. I would love an original pressing of this LP — perhaps I should be offering up some of my doubles for trade. At this point, I have some great doubles, lots of Blue Notes and Prestiges. Oooh, perhaps I could finally get an original copy of Shades of Redd.
On the other hand,there is this-which just shows how far some sellers will go to make a buck:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONNY-ROLLINS-QUARTET-tenor-madness-LP-VG-PR-7047-Vinyl-1965-JOHN-COLTRANE-RVG-/320894279111?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D413404958105779451%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26
ceedee; what is wrong? This seller gives all the required info, via pictures, and does not claim “first issue” or similar. He sells “as is”, without any warranties. The start price of $ 600 is very high for a third pressing, but still he obtains $ 657. I would say “well done”. This seller has my esteem.
Rudolf,you’re right. On second thought,I think he should have listed an OJC issue with the same description-and perhaps with a distant,slighty out-of-focus label image-and gone for broke. What the heck-let the buyer beware!(cut to shot of writer with nauseous expression running to bathroom..)