Comments on: Feeling Groovy?

By: michel

michel — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:06:03 +0000

@Rudolf. Interesting. Wonder why the liner notes does not mention that.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:16:03 +0000

Michel: according to Jepsen Groovy has at least two tracks with Al Heath on drums in stead of A.T. So the album is the result of more than one recording session. The liner does not make reference to this.

By: bill

bill — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:38:51 +0000

Whenever Red Garland’s name comes up, Groovy is the first record mentioned. I think it is his best. I sold a comparable copy for $400 to a dealer about six years ago. He said he had been looking for one for many years and it was for his personal collection. He also bought a NM/VG++ 1565 from me for $1500 about two years ago. This time it was for resale! He already had a buyer for it, but I can’t imagine he made much on the transaction.

By: ceedee

ceedee — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:31:47 +0000

“Groovy” is one of my fave Prestige covers-if not THE favorite-for all the reasons Michel noted.It wouldn’t work as well in color,I think. I dig the “reversed ” R in Red,which really nails the moment for me.
Holding this cover in my hands,I’m suddenly back in the 4th grade,behind P.S. 12(Brooklyn),banging the erasers on the red brick wall with chalk dust flying all over the place-one of the fun perks of being a “board monitor”.
I’ll never be able to afford an original,though…even if I could find one!

By: ADAMSKI

ADAMSKI — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:43:45 +0000

It’s a very good point you make Al about building a collection. With a big enough wad of cash and an internet connection anyone can buy collectable records. This is so far removed from visiting dusty stores, yard sale etc, looking for a good score…..
It some how makes the record even more collectable and even more ‘Valuable’ to know you had to work to find her. This is still possible on ebay but obviously everyone is in the same store pawing the same sides.
Extra added value when you pull a record from the shelf and remember where you scored it and the story behind it. I think one throwing as much cash at a collection is a cop out. A combination of both is an enjoyable way to go, that said I have always HAD to avoid the top end prices. Thats why I’m a VG++ sort of guy and not a NM!!!
If I had the corn maybe it would be different.
Somehow I feel I will never know!!

By: Joe L

Joe L — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:02:46 +0000

Interesting cover + NM for a NY fireworks label could spark a frenzy. Quite a number of the Red Garland original Prestiges that I’ve seen have punch-out holes. So perhaps a NM really means something to a Red Garland fanatic.

By: Michel

Michel — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:33:35 +0000

Don’t know if it will explain the final price, but this Red Garland album 1) is a very fine session – for sure one of its best, deserves its title… 2) Has an impressive cover signed by Red Miles 3) Is a Prestige 447 W adress album in NM condition. 4) Is sold by a reputable seller…