eBaying With Thad, Sonny Clark, Vice-Pres
Here’s some jazz vinyl we’ve been watching on eBay:
The Magnificent Thad Jones, Blue Note 1527. This was an original Lexington Avenue pressing with the flat edge. The record was in VG condition and clearly had some issues with surface noise based on the seller’s description. The cover was VG+. The opportunity to own an original Blue Note is always enticing. This one sold for $261, not at all unreasonable, but I didn’t pull the trigger. Perhaps next time.
That copy of Sonny Clark, Sonny’s Crib, Blue Note 1576, finally wound up selling. If you recall, this one was in great, mint condition, but it was not an original. It had the West 63rd label but no deep grooves. The seller was able to get $399.99. More power to him.
This one seems to perhaps be a bit over-graded based on the seller’s description, but it is still a nice original collectible in nice condition. Paul Quinichette, On the Sunny Side, Prestige 7103. This one sold for $213.50.
That Thad Jones 1527 has been on my wish list for quite some time. But, as always, 261 bucks… Just too steep. :-$
I have always been puzzled why the three Thad Jones albums on Blue Note fetch less, even much less, than other vintage Blue Notes. Music-wise these albums are on the top, and what Charles Mingus said on one of his liners for a 10″ Thad Jones Debut album is absolutely true. Thad is the logical heir of Clifford Brown’s legacy.
We’re in full agreement, Rudolf. Thad Jones’ 1527 is an absolute favourite. I only have it on CD, but I play it a lot. The only Thad Jones I have on vinyl is Detroit-New York Junction; a good quality United Artists pressing of which the cover looks startlingly original. And didn’t I read in one of the comments the other day that some of the mono UA reissues are actually quite good? 😉