Jazz Vinyl Update: An Argo, A Blue Note, a Verve
Here’s some more jazz vinyl we’ve been watching recently, just to catch up on stuff:
Paul Gonsalves, Cookin’, Argo 626. This was an original pressing with the black labels and the deep grooves. It looked to be in M- or VG++ condition for the record and similar condition for the cover. The seller didn’t actually apply grades, which I think would affect — negatively — the sale price. This one fetched $264, which is the highest price we’ve recorded for this in the Jazz Collector Price Guide, so perhaps it’s better to not list a condition.
Thad Jones, Detroit-New York Junction, Blue Note 1513. This was an original Lexington Avenue pressing. Love to see those original Lexes, especially when they are in my collection (which this one, unfortunately, is not). The record was in VG++ condition and the cover was VG+. The price was $767.
This one was a leftover from the recent bobjdukic sale:
Is there a reason why the Ben Webster Verve LPs, particularly this one, seem to have a premium over other artists, such as Stan Getz or even Lester Young? Ben Webster, Soulville, Verve 8274. This one was in near mint condition and sold for $330.09.
It looks like someone pulled the old switcheroo on that copy of Soulville as it doesn’t even have the original cover! It has the later “V” prefix on the back and spine vs. the “MG V” that a trumpeter label copy should have.
Re:Webster-that date is one of the best sounding Verve’s of the era,which is sayin’something! On a good system-with a mono cartridge-you’ll wonder why anyone could listen in any other format. Webster’s personal, breathy tone is perfectly captured. Perfect. HTF in ‘near mint’ shape.
Love that Argo lp. It was, I believe, one of a series recorded by Argo in Chicago when the Duke Ellington band was playing at the Blue Note Club in Chicago;s downtown area. Clark Terry had a lp, “Out on a Limb” I believe was the title and if meory serves me well, there was also a lp from Jimmy Woode the bassist.
Another great Argo Jazz lp is by tenorman Vito Price, “Swingin’ the Loop.”