Comments on: Jazz Vinyl on eBay: KD for the $1,000 Bin & 2 More

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 03:31:44 +0000

I own tons of CDs. Probably about 1000 jazz CDs/sacds. Some are more modern recordings that aren’t on vinyl. Many are blue note/prestige/riverside discs that I don’t have on vinyl. I buy CDs for a few reasons listed in order of importance.
1.). Not available on vinyl
2.). Want to listen to but can’t afford vinyl.
3.). Wanted to try out this artist with only minimal investment.
CDs are great because they are cheap. Also, for better or worse most of the time I’m listening to music is on my computer at work. I sit at a desk most of the day, and listen to music while working. So it’s easy to rip a cd to a lossless format and play. I’d prefer to be sitting in front of my stereo but I need to make money somehow and it’s makes things very pleasant with music playing. I probably pay an average of $5 because I buy use and own tons of box sets(I.e. Complete xxx discography of yyy) which are nice for when sitting at work. I also rip some of my vinyl to computer so I can enjoy it at work. I love vinyl, but it can’t compete with the convenience of digital and collectible vinyl can’t compete with the price. Unfortunate but true, that’s why I have lots of both.

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:28:01 +0000

Ahaaaaaaaa… Now I get it. So we’re talking about CDs when we refer to “aluminium” discs 🙂
Well, in that case I can say that I own the J.R. Monterose, too. ‘Cause it has been re-released for the RVG series. And I’ll leave it at that for now, ’cause I’m still working on a guest column that I discussed with Al and to lift a tip of the veil: it involves Blue Notes and CDs. I just finished the photo page that will serve as a vehicle for my writing. Since I’m a busy man it might take a while before I’m done writing, but still: it’ll be worth reading my final prose 😉
Mattyman

By: London Calling

London Calling — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:31:51 +0000

Ah the evil silver disc. Own up. Do Jazz Collectors buy cd’s?

They serve me well enough as a way of getting familiar with the music for just a few (‘ow you say) “dollars”, helping decide if I want to push the boat out on a big auction bid.

Sometimes owning the CD has saved me a fortune in deciding not to bid.

On a good digital streaming system (god forbid, not a “cd player”) there are times when a ripped CD FLAC file on my Linn Akurate streamer sounds as good as vinyl. Not as good as a 47W63rd mind you, but the equal of a King and better than a Liberty.

Or is it purist vinyl vinyl vinyl?

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:42:24 +0000

Aluminum disc = CD ;-?

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:00:09 +0000

Hey Mike, you just got me curious. You don’t have an original J.R. Monterose, but instead an aluminium disc?! I would like to read some more on that! An aluminium disc… Can you even play it?
Mattyman

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:11:30 +0000

Yea, I couldn’t see anything that would indicate otherwise and the seller was very clear. If this one plays better than it looks someone will get a steal. I’m expecting it to go for well over $500. I might bid cheap and hope to get lucky since I don’t have an original of this one, just the an aluminum disc of it.

By: Michel

Michel — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:41:55 +0000

This JR Monterose looks to be an original pressing.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:03:28 +0000

Yea, that’s another reason why respected sellers get a premium. Most of the top sellers will accept a return in a certain number of days when not satisfied. I’ve bought records that looked NM, but when played were in terrible shape. Respected sellers will take the record back no questions asked, which makes it easier when paying high prices. But, I could see someone making the opposite argument. You rarely find deals when dealing with some of the top dealers, everybody tends to notice and have scrutinized the auctions. I guess it depends on risk tolerance.

By: Mattyman

Mattyman — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:36:51 +0000

You’re right, London Calling. That’s why it’s so good to have these conversations in the comment field. What you just said, what Mike said; all valuable stories. I’m glad that so far the few Blue Notes I did buy, thankfully, were true originals. 😉
Mattyman

By: London Calling

London Calling — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:25:06 +0000

Sellers are generally cute. If you have a blue label UA reissue, mention the “Liberty” which UA used ruthlessly – the “Product of Liberty Records” logo on all jackets.

Look how many fail to mention when the ear is not present – a Liberty reissue using up old stock of NY labels – no ear but “NY labels!!”

Ebay-mutton dressed up as lamb is too common. I just returned my third mis-described record this year: photo’s of labels both side 1 and side 2 should be a minimum