Comments on: Jazz Vinyl From Blue Note and Vogue

By: geoffrey wheeler

geoffrey wheeler — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:44:08 +0000

Referencing “Related Posts,” the 1954 George Wallington “Showcase” 10-incher on Blue Note is a particular favorite of mine. I bought it when it came out, and have greatly enjoyed the arrangements and solos. Japan later issued a 12-inch LP that contains both master and alternate takes of the session. Both are well worth having. The 1953 Jimmy Raney Quartet 10-inch album New Jazz 1101, which I also bought when it came out, is especially marvelous. This album shows how inventive Raney could be and his unique sound. Pianist Hall Overton is a perfect fit for Raney and appears on other Raney albums. The cover is rather feeble, featuring a soft-focus photo of Raney playing his guitar. I first heard Raney in 1951 at Storyville in Boston when he was with Stan Getz.

By: Shaft

Shaft — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:27:51 +0000

Very very seldom I bid on VG+ or lower…

By: Joseph

Joseph — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:24:25 +0000

I would take the Blue Notes over Vogue. However I do own a bunch of Vogues with Françoise Hardy and they are keepers ! 🙂

By: Collin

Collin — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 20:13:18 +0000

I most say that I think sellers should be a lot more generous with info in their descriptions. VG- is obviously a pretty bad copy but still dont say much. Does it have a lot of light marks and constant but low background noise (which I might go for) or just one sharp mark and two minutes of clicks in the best track (not so interested). A few words is not to much to ask for I think..
By the way, very happy to find this site. Lot of great posts and discussions!

By: Gregory the Fish

Gregory the Fish — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 18:25:10 +0000

i have only ever bought one record from carolinasoul. it was in all around VG+ condition according to them, and i got it for way below market value. i was very pleased. i always watch their auctions now. i think the grade was fairly conservative, but i still as a matter of personal policy, never bid on vinyl below VG+ from any seller.

By: Rudolf

Rudolf — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:21:33 +0000

The French (and U.K.) originals are not completely identical to the Blue Note issues. Blue Note and Vogue U.K. issued each four 10″ LP’s of this Gryce/Brown material. The company who did the recordings, Vogue p.i.p. Paris, issued three 10″ LP’s at the time, only followed a couple of years later by two 12″ albums.
I for one find that the cover art of Gil Mellé for Blue Note is unmatched, so I follow you, Al, in preferring the Blue Notes.