Comments on: Hawes, Hipp, Trane and More

By: Peter A

Peter A — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:10:19 +0000

RE Booker Ervin – Cookin’: actually this record was released in 1961, just in the transition period DG – non-DG. A slightly later record, Tenor Stylings of Bill Baron (MG 12169) for instance has only been released on the non-DG, slightly more maroon Savoy label. I have had several copies of Cookin’, both DG and non-DG, but the dead wax info was exactly the same. Somehow though, like Blue Note late 4000-series (also a transition period), collectors seem to consider DG titles only as “real” originals…

By: cellery

cellery — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:16:26 +0000

Actually no Paul, that’s not the same record. But the original Cookin’ does indeed have blood red DG labels. Pretty rare though …

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:26:25 +0000

The Booker Ervin is a reissue. The original is on the Bethlehem label.

By: Rudol

Rudol — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:27:12 +0000

A great read on Hipp, she was exceptional in many respects, until the very end. Her early recordings with Koller were in the Tristano mood. I love her 25 cm Blue Note with quintet.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 23:10:17 +0000

The Booker Ervin that Atomic sold wasn’t an original, but also they didn’t list it as such, it was described as “vintage” not original.

By: Shaft

Shaft — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:40:44 +0000

James is right about the black Stereo DG label is the 1st pressing. I have the second Green DG label which should make the sold copy a 3rd pressing…

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:16:31 +0000

The Hawes is an excellent album. I should really replace my copy too.

By: James

James — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:03:48 +0000

Hi there—

Much enjoy your website— I’m no authority, but I think the Hawes LP in your 5/31 post is not an original pressing. I believe the first stereo pressing is a deep-groove black label—and a terrific album! Well-worth the search—